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WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
THE WHITE HOUSE
These documents were scanned from Box 107 of the Robert T. Hartmann Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 7, 1972
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESS CONFERENCE
OF
SENATOR HUGH SCOTT
AND
CONGRESSMAN GERALD R. FORD
THE BRIEFING ROOM
10:05 A.M. EST
MR. ZIEGLER: The Leadership meeting lasted for
two hours this morning. Congressman Ford will begin the
report today, and Senator Scott will also report to you on
that meeting.
I should say that after the press conference with
the Senator and Congressman Ford, Secretary Butz will be
here at 11:00 o'clock to brief on the child nutrition pro-
gram. He will meet with the President at 10:45, and we will
have a picture of that session with the President.
Congressman Ford.
CONGRESSMAN FORD: Thank you, Ron.
Two major issues were discussed this morning:
First, the revenue sharing bill which is in the Committee
on Ways and Means; and secondly, the status of the welfare
reform legislation in the Senate Finance Committee.
We brought the President up to date on the situa-
tion in the Committee on Ways and Means. Congressman
Byrnes, the ranking Republican, was present. It was clearly
pointed out that there is a substantial majority on the
Republican side in the Committee on Ways and Means who are
for a revenue sharing bill. We have 10 members; the Demo-
crats have 15.
A majority of the Republicans have introduced the
President's proposal. I think more than a simple majority
on the Republican side is available to report out legisla-
tion, so the hang-up, if there is one in the committee, is to
get a majority of the Democrats to support some legislation.
I believe that 10 members, including Chairman Mills,
have introduced Chairman Mills' proposal. So if we get the
kind of initiative in the Committee on Ways and Means that we
expect, there is no question in my mind that the legislation
can be approved by the committee.
Once the bill is out of the committee and on the
Floor of the House, I am sure there would be a substantial
majority for the legislation in the House of Representatives.
But right at the moment, there is no doubt we have a majority
of the Republicans on the committee who are ready to report
out a bill, and I hope that a majority of the Democrats
will do the same.
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SENATOR SCOTT: The first precinct is in from
Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, and the President has skimmed
through by a vote of 11 to nothing.
There was much talk today about the pension bill,
the portability of pensions, whereby the pension system
can be extended and broadened to both self-employed and
otherwise employed, and that one could carry his pension from
one job to another. The President expressed strong interest
in having action in this Congress in both Houses on the
pension bill as soon as possible.
There were hopeful indications, with Senator Ben-
nett being present, and Secretary Richardson, that we should
get a bill from the Finance Committee in reporting H.R. 1,
the welfare reform bill, probably during the month of April,
and there was general discussion of other legislation pending,
but most of the talk was on revenue sharing, welfare reform,
and the pension bill.
Q
Congressman Ford, is the revenue sharing bill
that you expect to get to the Floor and passed an Administra-
tion bill or Chairman Mills' bill?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: It appears from the report
given by Byrnes and Conable that something in between the
Administration bill and the Mills bill will emerge from the
committee. The differences are not too significant. The
differences can be compromised. With that kind of compro-
mise, I am sure it will be overwhelmingly approved by the
House.
SENATOR SCOTT: The Senate Finance Committee is
primarily considering at this time the social security aspects
of H.R. 1. It is thought that they will soon turn to the
other section having to do with welfare, catastrophic illness
and other sections.
Q
Was there any discussion this morning of a
news report from Tokyo quoting a North Korean spokesman
there suggesting it is time for normalization of relations
with the United States by North Korea?
SENATOR SCOTT: No discussion of foreign policy
this morning at all.
Q
Any discussion of the ITT merger case?
SENATOR SCOTT: No discussion at all. It is well in
hand by those members of the Judiciary Committee, who know
what they are doing.
Q
What are they doing? (Laughter)
SENATOR SCOTT: You will discover that basically
they are stalling, but you will find action later.
Q
Did you discuss the school busing situation?
CONGRESSMAN FORD: In the follow-up reports by
Senator Scott and myself on the legislation situation in
the House and Senate, I brought up the fact that the emergency
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school aid bill and the higher education bill would be
sent to conference on Wednesday, and that the Republicans
were going to move to instruct the House conferees to insist
that our conferees stand up for the Broomfield amendment,
which was approved when the House considered and approved
the legislation.
From that we had a broader discussion. The
President reiterated his interest in getting action to
change the current situation as far as school busing is
concerned. He pointed out that he met yesterday with a
number of the high-ranking black leaders in the Administra-
tion. It was pointed out that George Shultz and, I believe,
Ed Morgan have consulted with a number of legislators in
both House and Senate on what ought to be done.
The President will make his report after further
consultation, and his recommendations; but he re-emphasized
that he was not satisfied with the status quo, and would
propose some action in this area, but did not define what he
had in mind.
Q
Senator Scott, if I may pursue the matter of
ITT a little more seriously, could you give us your evalua-
tion as to whether it is due to stalling or whether it
is due to the fact that the committee has actually found
something, but your evaluation of the chances for Mr. Klein-
dienst now being confirmed by the Senate?
SENATOR SCOTT: I will begin with one rather pointed
illustration. I took a special note yesterday that in over
two hours, the name of Kleindienst was not once mentioned
by Senators or witnesses. In the hareing off after any
remote possibility they can, certain Democratic Senators,
Senator Kennedy in particular, asked a number of questions
of the doctor which brought out information which could only
be favorable to the Administration's point of view; namely,
that Mrs. Beard rejects much of the content of the memorandum,
and that she rejected it in the presence of witnesses and
rejected it on numerous occasions, and that the Attorney
General had rebuffed Mrs. Beard in very strong terms and
indicated the impropriety of her even attempting to approach
him.
All this was brought out through the skill of
Senator Kennedy's cross-examination.
Yes, I think Mr. Kleindienst will be confirmed, if
we can give Senator Kennedy more time during the hearings to
ask more questions.
THE PRESS: Thank you very much.
END
(AT 10:15 A.M. EST)
A.
FORD
HOUSE ACTION, PERIOD FEBRUARY 8, 1972 THROUGH MARCH 6, 1972
GERALD
LIBRARY
Tuesday, February 8, 1972
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE--ENVIRONMENTAL AWAKENING
Received and read a message from the President transmitting to Congress
proposed legislation on the environmental awakening of the U.S.--
referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
By a voice vote, the House passed H.J. Res. 190, designating February
of each year as "American History Month".
Prior to final passage, the House agreed to an amendment by Mr. Edwards
of California that limited American History Month to February of 1972.
NATIONAL BETA CLUB WEEK
By a voice vote, the House passed Res. 153, to designate the week
which begins on the first Sunday in March 1972, as "National Beta
Club Week", clearing the measure for the President.
SELECT COMMITTEE ON PRIVACY
By a record vote of 168 yeas to 216 nays, the House failed to pass
H. Res. 164, establishing the Select Committee on Privacy, Human Values,
and Democratic Institutions.
TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 791, providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 256 yeas to 118 nays, the House passed H.R. 10243,
to establish an Office of Technology Assessment for the Congress
as an aid in the identification and consideration of existing and
probable impacts of technological application.
WATER POLLUTION
The House insisted on its amendments to S. 3122, to extend section 5(n)
and 7 (a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and agreed to a
conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representa-
tives Jones of Alabama, Johnson of California, Dorn, Harsha, and Grover.
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Wednesday, February 9, 1972
FORD of GERALD LIBRARY
FOREIGN AID APPROPRIATIONS
The House disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 10267,
making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, and agreed to a con-
ference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representa-
tives Passman, Rooney of New York, Long of Maryland, Roybal,
Hathaway, Galifianakis, Mahon, Shriver, Riegle, McEwen, Robinson
of Virginia, and Bow.
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE--FOREIGN POLICY
The House received and read a message from the President wherein
he transmits to Congress the third annual report on the United
States Foreign Policy for the 1970' referred to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs.
DEBT LIMIT
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 809, providing four
hours of closed debate, waiving all points of order.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 247 yeas to 147 nays with one voting "present",
the House passed H.R. 12910, to provide for a temporary increase
in the public debt limit.
WEST COAST DOCK STRIKE
RULE
By a record vote of 203 yeas to 170 nays, the House adopted H. Res.
796, providing two hours of closed debate, making the Matsunaga
substitute in order.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 214 yeas to 139 nays with three voting "present",
the House passed H. J. Res. 1025, to provide a procedure for
settlement of the dispute on the Pacific coast and Hawaii among
certain shippers and associated employers and certain employees.
Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and S. J. Res. 197, an
identical Senate-passed resolution was passed in lieu.
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Wednesday, February 9, 1972 (continued)
GERALD R FORD LIBRANY
WEST COAST DOCK STRIKE (continued)
RECOMMIT
By a voice vote, the House agreed to a motion by Mr. Quic to re-
commit the bill to the Committee on Education and Labor with
instructions to strike out all after the enacting clause and
insert the provisions of S. J. Res. 197.
LINCOLN DAY RECESS
By a voice vote, the House agreed to S. Con. Res. 61, providing for
an adjournment of the Senate from February 9, 1972 to February 14,
1972, and adjournment of the House from February 9, 1972 to
February 16, 1972.
Wednesday, February 16, 1972
WORLD PEACE
The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 524, National Day of Prayer for
cause of world peace.
WATER POLLUTION
By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on S. 3122, to
extend sections 5(n) and 7 (a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, until the end of fiscal year 1972.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 811, providing two hours
of open debate.
The House concluded 1 hour and 37 minutes of general debate on H.R. 12350,
to provide for the continuation of programs authorized under the Eco-
nomic Opportunity Act of 1964. There were 23 minutes of general debate
remaining when the Committee of the Whole rose.
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS
The Speaker designated Representative Mazzoli to read George Washington's
Farewell Address to the House on February 21.
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a.
FORD
Thursday, February 17, 1972
GERALD
LIBHARY
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
RULE
By a voice vote, on Wednesday, February 16, the House adopted
II. Res. 811, providing two hours of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 234 yeas to 127 nays, the House passed H.R. 12350,
to provide for the continuation of programs authorized under the
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
RECOMMIT
By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Quie to recommit
the bill to the Committee on Education and Labor with instructions
that sought to strike out all after the enacting clause and insert
provisions that provide for a straight 2-year extension of present
OEO programs.
Prior to final passage, by a record teller vote of 159 ayes to
206 noes, the House rejected a substitute by Mr. Quie to the
committee amendment that sought to provide a straight 2-year
extension of present OEO programs.
DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION
The House insisted on its amendment to S. 2097, to establish a Special
Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention and to concentrate the re-
sources of the Nation against the problem of drug abuse, and agreed
to a conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Repre-
sentatives Staggers, Rogers, Satterfield, Kyros, Prcyer of North
Carolina, Symington, Roy, Springer, Nelsen, Carter, Hastings, and
Schmitz.
Monday, February 21, 1972
WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS
Pursuant to a Special order agreed to on February 16, the House heard
the reading of George Washington's Farewell Address by Representative
Mazzoli.
Tuesday, February 22, 1972
THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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FORD E. GERALD LIBRARY
Tuesday, February 22, 1972 (continued)
INDIANS
The House insisted on its amendment to S. 671, to provide for division
and for the disposition of the funds appropriated to pay a judgment
in favor of the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation,
Montana, and the Gros Ventre Tribe of the Fort Belknap Reservation,
Montana, in Indian Claims Commission docket No. 279-A, and agreed
to a conference asked by the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Repre-
sentatives Aspinall, Haley, Melcher, Steiger of Arizona, and Terry.
NATIONAL WEEK OF CONCERN FOR POW/MIA
By a voice vote, the House passed and cleared for the President S.J.Res. 189,
authorizing the President to designate the week beginning March 26 as
"National Week of Concern for Prisoners of War/Missing in Action."
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on S. 748,
to authorize payment and appropriation of the second and third in-
stallments of the U.S. contributions to the Fund for Special Operations
of the Inter-American Development Bank, clearing the measure for Senate
action.
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on S. 749,
to authorize U.S. contribution to the Special Funds of the Asian
Development Bank, clearing the measure for Senate action.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
By a voice vote, the House agreed to the conference report on S. 2010,
to provide for increased participation by the United States in the
International Development Association, clearing the measure for Senate
action.
Wednesday, February 23, 1972
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT ENFORCEMENT ACT
The House disagreed to the amendments to H.R. 1746, to further promote
equal employment opportunities for American workers, and asked a con-
ference with the Senate. Appointed as conferees: Representatives
Perkins, Dent, Hawkins, Mink, Burton, Clay, Gaydos, William D. Ford,
Biaggi, Mazzoli, Pucinski, Brademas; Quie, Erlenborn, Bell, Esch,
Landgrebe, Hansen of Idaho, Steiger of Wisconsin, and Kemp.
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Wednesday, February 23, 1972 (continued)
GERALD R FORD LIBRARY
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 829, provising two
hours of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 12931, to provide for improv-
Ing the economy and living conditions in rural America.
RECOMMIT
By a voice vote, the House rejected a motion by Mr. Teague of
California to recommit the bill to the Committee on Agriculture.
Prior to final passage, the House took the following action:
By a division vote of 91 yeas to 9 nays, agreed to an amend-
ment by Mr. Latta that increases the authorization from $200 million
to $500 million for water and waste disposal grants in small com-
munities.
By a voice vote, agreed to an amendment by Mr. Hathaway that ex-
pands FHA to farmers and ranchers to help them to comply with
the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
By a record teller vote of 150 ayes to 224 noes, rejected an amend-
ment by Mr. Dow that sought to prevent profit-making pollutors
from receiving subsidies.
By a division vote of 35 yeas to 44 nays, rejected an amendment by
Mr. Cleveland that sought to prohibit relocation loans to busi-
ness establishments.
By a division vote of 27 yeas to 37 nays, rejected an amendment
by Mr. Cleveland that sought to provide for the maximum Federal
participation allowed in construction costs for pollution abate-
ment and control projects.
By a voice vote, rejected an amendment by Mr. Cleveland that sought
to prevent loans to commercial enterprises to increase the pro-
duction of goods, material or commodities.
By a division vote of 12 yeas to 80 nays, rejected an amendment
by Mr. Reuss that sought to give the public access to lakes
and reservoirs built by funds from the Secretary of the Interior.
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GEBALIC is FURD LIBRARY
Wednesday, February 23, 1972 (continued)
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT (continued)
Prior to final passage, the House took the following action (continued):
By a voice vote, rejected an amendment by Mr. Blackburn that
sought to prohibit the granting of funds for construction of
streams unless the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary
of the Interior determines that it would be in the public
interest.
A point of order by Mr. Poage was sustained against an amend-
ment by Mr. Blackburn that sought to administer the provisions
of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to title II.
Thursday, February 24, 1972
GOLDEN EAGLE PASSPORT
The House insisted on its amendments to S. 1893, to restore the golden
eagle program to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. Appointed
as conferees: Representatives Aspinall, Taylor, Johnson of California,
Saylor, and Skubitz.
WILDERNESS
The House insisted on its amendment to S. 166, to designate the Stratified
Primitive Area as a part of the Washakie Wilderness. Appointed as con-
ferees: Representatives Johnson of California, Udall, Roncalio, Kyl,
and Lloyd.
FOREIGN AID APPROPRIATIONS
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 838, providing for the
consideration of the conference report on H.R. 12067, waiving points
of order against the 3-day rule.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 213 yeas to 167 nays, the House agreed to the
conference report on H.R. 12067, making appropriations for Foreign
Aid for fiscal year 1972. House receded and concurred with amend-
ment to Senate amendments Nos. 5, 23, 27 (agreed to by a record
vote of 230 yeas to 118 nays), and '40, clearing the measure for
Senate action.
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GERALD R. FORD LIBHANY
Monday, February 28, 1972
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES
By a voice vote, the House agreed to H. Res. 819, to create a Special
Committee To Investigate Campaign Expenditures.
Tuesday, February 29, 1972
NOISE CONTROL
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 828, providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 356 yeas to 32 nays, the House passed H.R. 11021,
to control the emission of noise detrimental to the human environ-
ment.
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES
The Speaker appointed the following Members to the Special Committee
To Investigate Campaign Expenditures: Representatives O'Neill, Chairman,
Smith of Iowa, Leggett, Devine, and Harvey.
Wednesday, March 1, 1972
COMMITTEE FUNDS
The House agreed to a number of resolutions from the Committee on
House Administration providing funds for various committees.
INTERNATIONAL AIR FARES
RULE
By a voice vote, the House approved H. Res. 851, providing for
one hour of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a voice vote, the House passed H.R. 11416, to provide for the
regulation of rates and practices of air carriers and foreign air
carriers in foreign air transportation.
Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and a similar Senate-passed
bill, S. 2423, was passed in lieu, after being amended, to contain
the language of the House bill as passed.
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Thursday, March 2, 1972
GESALO R. FORD LIBRARY
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE--NATIONAL HEALTH CARE
The House received and read a message from the President wherein he
urges action on legislation providing a new national health care
system--referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State
of the Union.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Objection was heard to send to conference S. 659, proposed omnibus
education amendments of 1972.
HIGH-SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION
RULE
By a voice vote, the House adopted H. Res. 850, providing one hour
of open debate.
PASSAGE
By a record vote of 360 yeas to 14 nays, the House passed H.R. 11384,
to remove the ceiling and termination date on authorizations for
research and development in the field of high-speed ground trans-
portation.
Subsequently, this passage was vacated, and a similar Senate-passed
bill, S. 979, was passed in lieu, after being amended to contain
the language of the House bill as passed.
Monday, March 6, 1972
THE HOUSE CONSIDERED THE CONSENT CALENDAR
SUSPENSIONS (9 Bills)
The House voted to suspend the rules and pass the following bills:
S. 1975 - Minimum Age for Federal Court Jurors (passed by a voice vote).
H.R. 2589 - Jury Qualification form change (passed by record vote of
316 yeas to 27 nays with 1 voting present).
S. J. Res. 190 - Commission on the Bankruptcy Laws Terms Extension
(passed by a voice vote).
H.R. 12828 - Veterans' Education and Training Amendments (passed by a
record vote of 358 yeas to 0 nays).
S. 860 - Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (passed by a voice vote).
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Monday, March 6, 1972 (continued)
GERALD D. FORD LIBRARY
SUSPENSIONS (continued)
H.R. 12749 - Saline Water Conversion Program (passed by a voice vote).
H.R. 10390 - Indian Claims Commission (passed by a voice vote).
H.R. 8763 - Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (passed by a voice
vote).
H.R. 10834 - Authorizing Alaska to Operate a Ferry (passed by a voice
vote).
PROGRAM AHEAD
Tuesday, March 7, 1972
PRIVATE CALENDAR
Wednesday, March 8, 1972 and Balance of Week
Motion to Send to Conference S. 659, Omnibus Education Amendments of 1972,
With Senate Amendment thereto.
H.R. 11624 - Transpo 72 at Dulles Airport, Authorization
(SUBJECT TO A RULE BEING GRANTED)
H.R. 1746 - Equal Employment Opportunities Act
(CONFERENCE REPORT)
H.R. 10420 - Marine Mammal Protection Act
(SUBJECT TO A RULE BEING GRANTED)