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001a. note
To Marva from Maggie re: personal (1 page)
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COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Maggie Williams (Correspondence)
OA/Box Number: 17603
FOLDER TITLE:
[Correspondence from 1993]: J
2013-0359-S
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 27, 1993
Dennis Jaffe
Office of the County Executive
Essex County
Hall of Records
465 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
Dear Dennis,
Of course I remember you, and I was
delighted to get your note. Many thanks
for your kind words. (Those crazy days in
New Jersey are looking good to me now.)
I hope you are well and happy.
With kind regards,
Maggie Maggie Williams
April 12, 1993
Dennis Jaffe
Office of the County Executive
Hall of Records
465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Dear Dennis:
Of course I remember you, and I was delighted to get your note.
Many thanks for your kind words. (Those crazy days in New Jersey
are looking good to me now.)
I hope you are well and happy.
With kind regards,
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ESSEX COUNTY
THOMAS J. D'ALESSIO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
COUNTY OF ESSEX
HALL OF RECORDS
465 DR. MARTIN L. KING, JR. BLVD.
*
*
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
NEW JERSEY
(201)621-4400
March 12,1993
maggie,
I do hope you remember me
Congress campaign.
from the '82 forricelli for
I was thrilled to read of
your appointment.
now d work in press for the
County.
Regards,
Dennes Joffe
ESSEX COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 7, 1993
Mr. Matt James
Communications Director
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
2400 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, California 94025
Dear Matt,
It was nice to hear from you. I
passed your information on to Hillary for
her review.
Hope all is going well with you.
Magre Sincerely yours,
Maggie Tiams
News Release
THE HENRY
KAISER
EMBARGOED
FAMILY
FOR RELEASE 3:00 p.m. EST
March 23, 1993
FOUNDATION
QUADRUS
For further information contact:
2400 SAND HILL ROAD
MATT JAMES or
MENLO PARK
JAYNE GARRISON
CALIFORNIA 94025
415 854-9400
Editors: Drew Altman and Matt James can be reached on Tuesday, March 23, 1993 at
the Kaiser Family Foundation-DC office at 202/347-5270.
STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL ELEMENTS OF CLINTON HEALTH REFORM PLAN
Majority Willing to Pay National Sales Tax
Menlo Park, CA -- Americans strongly support most key elements the Clinton
Administration is thought to be considering as part of its health reform plan, and
a majority would be willing to pay more taxes including a 3 percent national
sales tax to pay for it, according to a new survey by the Kaiser Family
Foundation and Louis Harris and Associates.
The Kaiser/Harris survey asked Americans to respond to a plan with six key
elements: an employer mandate, short-term price controls on medical and insurance
fees, purchasing cooperatives to bargain for lower insurance rates, incentives to
join managed care plans, and the ability to pay more for greater choice of doctors
and hospitals.
Eighty-one percent of those surveyed said they would support a plan with these
elements, and 78 percent said the President will have fulfilled his campaign
promise if he puts forth such a plan.
"What this poll shows is that the President has succeeded in building strong
support for reform and for potential elements of his plan. As the debate moves to
the next phase, the burden is now on those who would oppose the President's plan
to undo that support," said Kaiser Family Foundation President Drew E. Altman.
Specifically:
*
82 percent support a requirement that employers buy health insurance for
fulltime workers (63 percent strongly; 19 percent somewhat).
*
87 percent support limits on the price of health insurance premiums (55
percent strongly; 32 percent somewhat).
86 percent support the creation of purchasing cooperatives to bargain for
lower rates for businesses and employees (54 percent strongly; 32 percent
somewhat).
*
76 percent support emergency short-term controls on prices charged by
doctors, hospitals and drug companies (50 percent strongly; 26 percent somewhat).
- MORE -
Strong Public Support for Potential Elements of Clinton Health Reform Plan/page 2
Support is weaker for the idea of covering more of the cost of people's health
insurance if they join HMOs or other managed care plans that limit their choice of
doctors: 27 percent said they strongly support that concept and 37 percent say
they "somewhat support" the idea.
No element of the potential Clinton plan described in the poll received a lot of
strong opposition. Seventeen percent of those polled said they were "strongly
opposed" to incentives to enroll in managed care plans that limit patients' choice
of doctors or hospitals, while as few as 5 percent were "strongly opposed" to
purchasing cooperatives.
"The emerging Clinton plan has the potential to be very popular," noted Humphrey
Taylor, president of Louis Harris and Associates. "But its ultimate fate in
Congress may well depend on how strongly people believe that it will slow the
inflation of health care costs."
"Overall, the survey indicates that the public expects significant health reform,
is poised for it, and may be prepared to pay for it," added Altman.
When people were asked if they would still support the listed elements of reform
if it meant some new taxes, 69 percent said yes. 55 percent said they would
rather see increased tax revenues dedicated to health reform rather than deficit
reduction (38%).
Those polled prefer sin taxes to help finance health reform, however, a majority
were also willing to pay a national sales tax, which this nation has never before
levied:
58 percent said they would support a 3 percent national sales tax
79 percent would support a $1 tax hike on a six-pack of beer
75 percent would support a 20 percent tax on guns and ammunition
74 percent would support a $1 tax hike on a pack of cigarettes
However, when asked to choose between raising more taxes to move quickly to cover
the uninsured (in 3-4 years), or raising fewer taxes and extending coverage to the
uninsured more gradually (5-8 years), 70 percent chose a slower phase-in of
coverage.
If coverage of the uninsured is phased in gradually, 54 percent said children and
pregnant women should come first; 28 percent said uninsured people who work; 11
percent said the unemployed; and, 5 percent said all of the above.
"The public's willingness to see coverage of the uninsured delayed is of real
concern," Altman said. "This is an old story. The majority of Americans are not
anxious to pay more to come to the rescue of the uninsured, and it will take
strong presidential leadership to sell the public on paying the price for a rapid
phase-i of universal health coverage."
- MORE -
Strong Public Support for Potential Elements of Clinton Health Reform Plan/page 3
The poll also asked Americans if they would support the government "gradually
imposing limits that will keep increases in health spending more in line with the
rate of overall inflation," a form of a cap on spending. Eighty-four percent said
yes. And 61 percent of those answering yes said they would still support such a
cap if it meant "some health care services would be harder to obtain." This is
the strongest support for a cap reported from polling to date.
The Kaiser/Harris survey of 1,255 adults was conducted by telephone between March
3-10. The margin of error is plus or minus three percent.
The Kaiser Family Foundation is an independent health care foundation and is not
affiliated with Kaiser Permanente or Kaiser Industries. This is the fourteenth in
a series of surveys conducted by the Foundation. The survey was designed by the
Foundation and conducted by Louis Harris and Associates.
- MORE -
SUPPORT FOR POSSIBLE ELEMENTS OF
A CLINTON HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN
STRONGLY SUPPORT
SOMEWHAT SUPPORT
Employer mandate
63%
19%
82%
Limits on annual insurance premium
55%
23%
increases
78%
Purchasing cooperatives to bargain for lower
54%
32%
Insurance rates
86%
Option to pay more and choose own doctor/
51%
32%
hospital
83%
Emergency, short-term controls on prices
50%
26%
charged by doctors/hospitals/ drug companies
76%
A phase-in of government-subsidized
29%
38%
coverage for uninsured people not working
67%
Covering more of the insurance costs for those
agreeing to join lower-cost managed care plans
27%
37%
that limit choice of doctors/hospitals
64%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
1
OPPOSITION TO POSSIBLE ELEMENTS OF
A CLINTON HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN
STRONGLY OPPOSE
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE
Covering more of Insurance costs for those
agreeing to Join lower-cost managed care plans
17%
16%
33%
that limit choice of doctors/hospitals
A phase-in of government-subsidized
14%
16%
coverage for uninsured people not working
30%
Emergency, short-term controls on prices
11%
10%
charged by doctors/hospitals/drug companies
21%
Limits on annual Insurance premium
9%
9%
increases
18%
Employer mandate
9%
7%
15%
Option to pay more and choose own doctor/
8%
7%
hospital
15%
Purchasing cooperatives to bargain for lower
5%
5%
Insurance rates
10%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
3
IN ORDER TO CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS, DO YOU FAVOR
OR OPPOSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRADUALLY
IMPOSING LIMITS THAT WILL KEEP INCREASES IN HEALTH
CARE SPENDING MORE IN LINE WITH THE RATE OF OVERALL
INFLATION IN THE GENERAL ECONOMY?
FAVOR
84%
OPPOSE
14%
NOT SURE
3%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
5
IF, AS A RESULT, SOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES WERE HARDER
TO OBTAIN, WOULD YOU SUPPORT SUCH LIMITS?
YES
61%
NO
34%
NOT SURE
5%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
7
IF ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS ARE PART OF
CLINTON'S PLAN, WOULD YOU SUPPORT IT?
SOMEWHAT
81%
STRONGLY
49%
16%
8%
32%
2%
8%
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
NOT SURE
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
9
IF PRESIDENT CLINTON WERE TO PUT FORTH SUCH
A PLAN, HAS HE FULFILLED HIS PROMISE FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM?
YES
78%
NO
19%
NOT SURE
4%
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
11
IF NEW TAXES (IN ADDITION TO THOSE IN PRESIDENT
CLINTON'S ECONOMIC PLAN) ARE REQUIRED TO COVER
THE UNINSURED, WOULD YOU STILL SUPPORT THIS PLAN?
YES
69%
NO
28%
NOT SURE
3%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
13
IF YOU HAD A CHOICE, WHICH WOULD YOU
LIKE INCREASED TAX REVENUES TO SUPPORT?
HEALTH REFORM
55%
DEFICIT REDUCTION
38%
BOTH EQUALLY
5%
NOT SURE
2%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
15
WOULD YOU SUPPORT/OPPOSE THESE TAX INCREASES
TO HELP FINANCE UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE?
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
NOT SURE
Cigarettes: $1 per pack
1%
74%
25%
Alcohol: $1 per six-pack
or per bottle of wine/hard
1%
liquor
79%
21%
Guns/Ammunition: 20%
on all purchases
1%
75%
24%
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(TABLE ON REVERSE)
17
WOULD YOU SUPPORT/OPPOSE A 3% NATIONAL SALES TAX ON
PURCHASES OTHER THAN FOOD AND MEDICAL CARE TO MOVE
QUICKLY TO PAY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE UNINSURED?
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
NOT SURE
58%
40%
2%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
19
WHICH COURSE DO YOU THINK
PRESIDENT CLINTON SHOULD TAKE?
Raising fewer taxes and phasing-
70%
In covering the uninsured more
gradually (within 5 to 8 years)
Raising additional taxes to cover
26%
all the uninsured quickly (within
3 to 4 years)
Shouldn't do either
Not sure
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
21
IF COVERAGE OF THE UNINSURED IS PHASED IN, SHOULD
CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN, UNINSURED WORKING
PEOPLE, OR OTHER UNINSURED PEOPLE BE COVERED FIRST?
Children and pregnant women
54%
Uninsured workers
28%
Uninsured non-workers
11%
All of the above
5%
None of the above
3%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
23
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 7, 1993
Mr. Matt James
Communications Director
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
2400 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, California 94025
Dear Matt,
It was nice to hear from you. I
passed your information on to Hillary for
her review.
Hope all is going well with you.
Maggre Maggie Williams
Sincerely yours,
Diar THE HENRY J
KAISER
FAMILY
FOUNDATION
MATT JAMES
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
March 23
Maggie,
Thought your might
be interested in this
We briefed Bob Boostin
of STan breenbing on it
yesterday.
Hert,
Matt
QUADRUS
2400 SAND HILL ROAD
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025
415 854-9400
FAX 415 854-4800
News Release
THE HENRY J.
KAISER
EMBARGOED
FAMILY
FOR RELEASE 3:00 p.m. EST
March 23, 1993
FOUNDATION
QUADRUS
For further information contact:
2400 SAND HILL ROAD
MATT JAMES or
MENLO PARK
JAYNE GARRISON
CALIFORNIA 94025
415 854-9400
Editors: Drew Altman and Matt James can be reached on Tuesday, March 23, 1993 at
the Kaiser Family Foundation-DC office at 202/347-5270.
STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL ELEMENTS OF CLINTON HEALTH REFORM PLAN
Majority Willing to Pay National Sales Tax
Menlo Park, CA -- Americans strongly support most key elements the Clinton
Administration is thought to be considering as part of its health reform plan, and
a majority would be willing to pay more taxes including a 3 percent national
sales tax -- to pay for it, according to a new survey by the Kaiser Family
Foundation and Louis Harris and Associates.
The Kaiser/Harris survey asked Americans to respond to a plan with six key
elements: an employer mandate, short-term price controls on medical and insurance
fees, purchasing cooperatives to bargain for lower insurance rates, incentives to
join managed care plans, and the ability to pay more for greater choice of doctors
and hospitals.
Eighty-one percent of those surveyed said they would support a plan with these
elements, and 78 percent said the President will have fulfilled his campaign
promise if he puts forth such a plan.
"What this poll shows is that the President has succeeded in building strong
support for reform and for potential elements of his plan. As the debate moves to
the next phase, the burden is now on those who would oppose the President's plan
to undo that support," said Kaiser Family Foundation President Drew E. Altman.
Specifically:
* 82 percent support a requirement that employers buy health insurance for
fulltime workers (63 percent strongly; 19 percent somewhat).
* 87 percent support limits on the price of health insurance premiums (55
percent strongly; 32 percent somewhat).
* 86 percent support the creation of purchasing cooperatives to bargain for
lower rates for businesses and employees (54 percent strongly; 32 percent
somewhat).
*
76 percent support emergency short-term controls on prices charged by
doctors, hospitals and drug companies (50 percent strongly; 26 percent somewhat).
- MORE -
Strong Public Support for Potential Elements of Clinton Health Reform Plan/page 2
Support is weaker for the idea of covering more of the cost of people's health
insurance if they join HMOs or other managed care plans that limit their choice of
doctors: 27 percent said they strongly support that concept and 37 percent say
they "somewhat support" the idea.
No element of the potential Clinton plan described in the poll received a lot of
strong opposition. Seventeen percent of those polled said they were "strongly
opposed" to incentives to enroll in managed care plans that limit patients' choice
of doctors or hospitals, while as few as 5 percent were "strongly opposed" to
purchasing cooperatives.
"The emerging Clinton plan has the potential to be very popular," noted Humphrey
Taylor, president of Louis Harris and Associates. "But its ultimate fate in
Congress may well depend on how strongly people believe that it will slow the
inflation of health care costs."
"Overall, the survey indicates that the public expects significant health reform,
is poised for it, and may be prepared to pay for it," added Altman.
When people were asked if they would still support the listed elements of reform
if it meant some new taxes, 69 percent said yes. 55 percent said they would
rather see increased tax revenues dedicated to health reform rather than deficit
reduction (38%).
Those polled prefer sin taxes to help finance health reform, however, a majority
were also willing to pay a national sales tax, which this nation has never before
levied:
58 percent said they would support a 3 percent national sales tax
79 percent would support a $1 tax hike on a six-pack of beer
75 percent would support a 20 percent tax on guns and ammunition
74 percent would support a $1 tax hike on a pack of cigarettes
However, when asked to choose between raising more taxes to move quickly to cover
the uninsured (in 3-4 years), or raising fewer taxes and extending coverage to the
uninsured more gradually (5-8 years), 70 percent chose a slower phase-in of
coverage.
If coverage of the uninsured is phased in gradually, 54 percent said children and
pregnant women should come first; 28 percent said uninsured people who work; 11
percent said the unemployed; and, 5 percent said all of the above.
"The public's willingness to see coverage of the uninsured delayed is of real
concern," Altman said. "This is an old story. The majority of Americans are not
anxious to pay more to come to the rescue of the uninsured, and it will take
strong presidential leadership to sell the public on paying the price for a rapid
phase- in of universal health coverage."
- MORE -
Strong Public Support for Potential Elements of Clinton Health Reform Plan/page 3
The poll also asked Americans if they would support the government "gradually
imposing limits that will keep increases in health spending more in line with the
rate of overall inflation," a form of a cap on spending. Eighty-four percent said
yes. And 61 percent of those answering yes said they would still support such a
cap if it meant "some health care services would be harder to obtain." This is
the strongest support for a cap reported from polling to date.
The Kaiser/Harris survey of 1,255 adults was conducted by telephone between March
3-10. The margin of error is plus or minus three percent.
The Kaiser Family Foundation is an independent health care foundation and is not
affiliated with Kaiser Permanente or Kaiser Industries. This is the fourteenth in
a series of surveys conducted by the Foundation. The survey was designed by the
Foundation and conducted by Louis Harris and Associates.
- MORE -
SUPPORT FOR POSSIBLE ELEMENTS OF
A CLINTON HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN
STRONGLY SUPPORT
SOMEWHAT SUPPORT
Employer mandate
63%
19%
82%
Limits on annual insurance premium
55%
23%
increases
78%
Purchasing cooperatives to bargain for lower
54%
32%
insurance rates
86%
Option to pay more and choose own doctor/
51%
32%
hospital
83%
Emergency, short-term controls on prices
50%
26%
charged by doctors/hospitals/ drug companies
76%
A phase-in of government-subsidized
29%
38%
coverage for uninsured people not working
67%
Covering more of the insurance costs for those
agreeing to join lower-cost managed care plans
27%
37%
that limit choice of doctors/hospitals
64%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
1
OPPOSITION TO POSSIBLE ELEMENTS OF
A CLINTON HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN
STRONGLY OPPOSE
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE
Covering more of Insurance costs for those
greeing to join lower-cost managed care plans
17%
16%
33%
that limit choice of doctors/hospitals
A phase-in of government-subsidized
14%
16%
coverage for uninsured people not working
30%
Emergency, short-term controls on prices
11%
10%
charged by doctors/hospitals/drug companies
21%
Limits on annual Insurance premium
9%
9%
increases
18%
Employer mandate
9%
7%
15%
Option to pay more and choose own doctor/
8%
7%
hospital
15%
Purchasing cooperatives to bargain for lower
5%
5%
Insurance rates
10%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
3
PRESIDENT CLINTON WILL PUT FORWARD HIS PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM
THIS SPRING. I AM GOING TO READ SOME POSSIBLE ELEMENTS OF THIS PLAN.
WOULD YOU STRONGLY SUPPORT, SOMEWHAT SUPPORT, SOMEWHAT OPPOSE, OR STRONGLY OPPOSE IT?
STRONGLY
SOMEWHAT
SOMEWHAT
STRONGLY
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
OPPOSE
NOT SURE
%
x
x
%
%
A REQUIREMENT THAT
795
244
93
116
8
ALL EMPLOYERS
63%
19%
7%
9%
1%
PROVIDE HEALTH
INSURANCE FOR THEIR
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
SETTING LIMITS ON
696
285
119
119
37
THE ANNUAL PRICE
55%
23%
9%
9%
3%
INCREASES HEALTH
INSURANCE COMPANIES
CAN CHARGE FOR
PREMIUMS
THE CREATION OF NEW
676
398
69
63
49
PURCHASING
54%
32%
5%
5%
4%
COOPERATIVES TO
BARGAIN FOR LOWER
HEALTH INSURANCE
RATES ON BEHALF OF
GROUPS OF EMPLOYERS
AND EMPLOYEES
GIVING PEOPLE THE
641
401
82
101
30
OPTION OF PAYING
51%
32%
7%
8%
2%
SOMEWHAT MORE IF
THEY PREFER TO USE
ANY DOCTOR OR
HOSPITAL OF THEIR
CHOICE
EMERGENCY, SHORT-
633
322
130
141
30
TERM CONTROLS ON
50%
26%
10%
11%
2%
PRICES CHARGED BY
DOCTORS, HOSPITALS.
AND DRUG COMPANIES
A PHASE-IN OVER
365
473
200
174
43
SEVERAL YEARS OF
29%
38%
16%
14%
3%
GOVERNMENT-
SUBSIDIZED COVERAGE
FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE
WHO ARE NOT WORKING
COVERING MORE OF
338
470
199
217
30
THE COST OF
27%
37%
16%
17%
2%
PEOPLE'S HEALTH
INSURANCE IF THEY
AGREE TO JOIN LOWER
COST MANAGED CARE
PLANS WHICH LIMIT
CHOICE OF DOCTORS
AND HOSPITALS
4
IN ORDER TO CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS, DO YOU FAVOR
OR OPPOSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRADUALLY
IMPOSING LIMITS THAT WILL KEEP INCREASES IN HEALTH
CARE SPENDING MORE IN LINE WITH THE RATE OF OVERALL
INFLATION IN THE GENERAL ECONOMY?
FAVOR
84%
OPPOSE
14%
NOT SURE
3%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
5
IN ORDER TO CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS, DO YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT GRADUALLY IMPOSING LIMITS THAT WILL KEEP INCREASES IN HEALTH CARE
SPENDING MORE IN LINE WITH THE RATE OF OVERALL INFLATION IN THE GENERAL ECONOMY?
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%
%
%
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1255
293
301
427
234
430
538
176
110
171
130
309
206
220
210
600
655
1024
143
99
FAVOR
1050
245
262
356
187
369
439
144
97
135
101
270
176
188
173
501
550
862
116
82
84%
84%
87%
83%
80%
86%
82%
82%
88%
79%
78%
87%
85%
86%
83%
83%
84%
84%
81%
82%
OPPOSE
171
38
33
57
42
48
85
27
11
36
28
36
28
22
21
91
80
132
25
11
14%
13%
11%
13%
18%
11%
16%
15%
10%
21%
21%
12%
13%
10%
10%
15%
12%
13%
18%
11%
NOT SURE
34
9
6
15
4
13
14
5
2
-
1
3
3
10
15
9
25
30
2
7
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
3%
3%
2%
.
1%
1%
1%
4%
7%
1%
4%
3%
2%
7%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
306
395
254
420
556
175
104
159
131
291
235
227
204
643
612
1074
99
57
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY 10
LESS
THAN HIGH
$7,
$7,
$15,
$25,
$35,
$50,
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
DOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
o-
PEN-
TOTAL
DOL
GRAD
LEGE
GRAD
GRAD
LESS
$ 15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
%
x
x
%
%
x
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
/
BASE:
1255
261
445
234
235
79
140
189
217
204
202
228
353
497
345
FAVOR
1050
213
374
204
192
68
109
154
186
188
167
195
277
433
294
84%
82%
84%
87%
81%
86%
78%
81%
86%
92%
83%
86%
78%
87%
85%
OPPOSE
171
36
57
28
41
10
25
27
27
13
32
29
69
46
46
14%
14%
13%
12%
17%
12%
18%
14%
12%
6%
16%
13%
20%
9%
13%
NOT SURE
34
12
14
3
3
2
6
9
4
3
3
3
7
17
5
3%
5%
3%
1%
1%
2%
5%
5%
2%
1%
1%
1%
2%
3%
1%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
142
344
345
282
142
112
150
205
201
225
291
383
452
355
6
IF, AS A RESULT, SOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES WERE HARDER
TO OBTAIN, WOULD YOU SUPPORT SUCH LIMITS?
YES
61%
NO
34%
NOT SURE
5%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
7
WOULD YOU SUPPORT SUCH LIMITS EVEN IF SOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES WOULD BE HARDER TO OBTAIN, OR NOT?
BASE: FAVOR, CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS.
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN-
ME-
ALL
HIS-
MID-
so-
TRAL
TRO
TO-
RU-
18-
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH-
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
x
%
%
%
%
%
x
BASE:
1050
245
262
356
187
369
439
144
87
135
'101
270
176
188
173
501
550
862
116
82
YES, SUPPORT
641
143
166
213
119
235
264
84
57
83
67
166
119
120
83
321
319
528
71
50
61%
58%
63%
60%
63%
64%
60%
59%
58%
62%
66%
62%
68%
64%
48%
64%
58%
61%
61%
61%
NO. NOT SUPPORT
360
91
88
130
52
120
157
48
36
50
30
95
53
54
75
156
204
296
39
25
34%
37%
34%
36%
28%
32%
36%
33%
37%
37%
29%
35%
30%
29%
43%
31%
37%
34%
34%
30%
NOT SURE
50
12
8
13
17
14
19
12
5
2
5
9
4
14
16
23
27
38
6
7
5%
5%
3%
4%
9%
4%
4%
8%
5%
1%
5%
3%
2%
7%
9%
5%
5%
4%
5%
8%
UNWEIGHTED BASC
1055
252
269
329
205
359
459
145
92
132
104
251
198
192
172
530
525
909
79
47
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY ID
LESS
THAN
HIGH
$7,
$7,
$15,
$25,
$35,
$50.
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
DOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
O.
PEN-
TOTAL
DOL
GRAD
LEGE
GRAD
GRAD
LESS
$ 15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
re
%
re
x
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1050
210
374
204
192
68
109
154
186
188
167
195
277
433
294
YES, SUPPORT
641
108
229
130
125
48
60
84
98
123
102
143
158
262
195
61%
51%
61%
64%
65%
71%
55%
54%
53%
66%
61%
73%
57%
61%
66%
NO, NOT SUPPORT
360
90
132
63
58
16
42
68
74
54
54
49
106
151
88
34%
42%
35%
31%
31%
24%
39%
44%
40%
29%
33%
25%
38%
35%
30%
NOT SURE
50
15
13
11
8
3
7
2
14
10
10
4
13
20
11
5%
7%
3%
5%
4%
5%
7%
1%
8%
5%
6%
2%
5%
5%
4%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1055
117
290.
299
228
121
90
124
175
182
191
246
300
401
304
8
IF ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS ARE PART OF
CLINTON'S PLAN, WOULD YOU SUPPORT IT?
SOMEWHAT
81%
STRONGLY
49%
16%
8%
32%
2%
8%
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
NOT SURE
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
9
IF ALL OF THE ELEMENTS I HAVE JUST READ TO YOU ARE PART OF PRESIDENT
CLINTON'S PLAN, WOULD YOU STRONGLY SUPPORT, SOMEWHAT SUPPORT. SOMEWHAT
OPPOSE. OR STRONGLY OPPOSE THE PLAN?
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN- ME-
ALL
HIS-
MID-
so-
TRAL
TRO
TO-
RU-
18-
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH-
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
%
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1255
293
301
427
234
430
538
176
110
171
130
309
206
220
210
600
655
1024
143
99
STRONGLY SUPPORT
407
113
83
136
75
157
169
52
30
53
43
105
66
68
69
184
224
302
68
41
32%
39%
28%
32%
32%
36%
31%
30%
27%
31%
33%
34%
32%
31%
33%
31%
34%
29%
47%
41%
SOMEWHAT SUPPORT
620
138
163
198
121
211
266
91
52
87
72
146
112
110
86
287
333
517
61
44
49%
47%
54%
46%
52%
49%
49%
52%
47%
51%
55%
47%
54%
50%
41%
48%
51%
51%
43%
45%
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE
107
24
27
36
20
28
47
19
12
19
6
30
11
21
19
64
43
92
11
2
8%
8%
9%
8%
9%
7%
9%
11%
11%
11%
5%
10%
5%
10%
9%
11%
7%
9%
8%
2%
STRONGLY OPPOSE
95
14
24
43
14
26
49
8
11
10
10
26
14
16
19
50
44
88
2
12
8%
5%
8%
10%
6%
6%
9%
5%
10%
6%
8%
9%
7%
7%
9%
8%
7%
9%
1%
12%
NOT SURE
26
3
4
15
3
8
7
6
6
1
.
1
3
4
17
15
12
25
2
.
2%
1%
1%
4%
1%
2%
1%
0%
5%
1%
.
.
2%
2%
8%
2%
2%
2%
1%
.
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
306
395
254
420
556
175
104
159
131
291
235
227
204
643
612
1074
99
57
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY ID
LESS
THAN HIGH
$7,
$7.
$15,
$25,
$35,
$50,
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
OOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
0-
PEN-
TOTAL
OOL
GRAD
LEGE
GRAD
GRAD
LESS
$ 15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
re
%
re
%
x
re
x
%
%
x
%
x
%
%
%
/
BASE:
1255
261
445
234
235
79
140
189
217
204
202
228
353
497
345
STRONGLY SUPPORT
407
89
144
74
73
29
45
68
90
63
57
68
63
233
99
32%
34%
32%
31%
31%
36%
32%
36%
41%
31%
28%
30%
18%
47%
29%
SOMEWHAT SUPPORT
620
111
232
133
110
35
74
84
95
110
110
116
184
219
180
49%
42%
52%
57%
47%
44%
53%
44%
44%
54%
54%
51%
52%
44%
52%
SOMEWHAT OPPOSE
107
23
35
16
23
9
13
12
15
14
20
20
47
19
37
8%
9%
8%
7%
10%
11%
9%
6%
7%
7%
10%
9%
13%
4%
11%
STRONGLY OPPOSE
95
26
27
10
27
5
5
20
12
11
13
22
55
15
20
8%
10%
6%
4%
12%
7%
4%
11%
5%
5%
7%
10%
15%
3%
6%
NOT SURE
26
13
8
1
3
1
3
5
5
6
1
1
5
11
a
2%
5%
2%
.
1%
2%
2%
3%
2%
3%
1%
.
1%
2%
2%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
142
344
345
282
142
112
150
205
201
225
291
383
452
355
10
IF PRESIDENT CLINTON WERE TO PUT FORTH SUCH
A PLAN, HAS HE FULFILLED HIS PROMISE FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM?
YES
78%
NO
19%
NOT SURE
4%
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
11
IF PRESIDENT CLINTON WERE TO PUT FORTH SUCH A PLAN, WOULD YOU FEEL HE HAS
FULFILLED HIS PROMISE TO PROPOSE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HEALTH REFORM, OR NOT7
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN-
ME-
ALL
HIS-
MID- so-
TRAL
TRO
TO.
RU-
18-
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH-
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
%
%
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1255
290
301
427
234
430
538
176
110
171
130
309
206
220
210
600
655
1024
143
99
YES
976
232
236
318
191
344
411
137
84
136
100
257
164
166
147
467
510
782
122
83
78%
79%
78%
74%
82%
80%
76%
70%
76%
80%
77%
83%
80%
76%
70%
78%
78%
76%
85%
83%
NO
234
53
59
85
38
74
107
32
22
35
26
48
40
45
39
118
116
203
16
12
19%
18%
19%
20%
16%
17%
20%
18%
20%
20%
20%
15%
19%
21%
19%
20%
18%
20%
11%
12%
NOT SURE
44
7
7
25
5
12
21
7
5
.
4
4
2
8
23
15
'29
38
5
4
4%
3%
2%
6%
2%
3%
4%
4%
4%
.
3%
1%
1%
4%
11%
3%
4%
4%
4%
4%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
306.
395
254
420
556
175
104
159
131
291
235
227
204
643
612
1074
99
57
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY 10
LESS
THAN HIGH
$7,
$7,
$15,
$25,
$35,
$50,
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
DOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
o-
PEN-
TOTAL
DOL
GRAD
LEGE
GRAD
GRAD
LESS
$15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1255
261
445
234
235
79
140
189
217
204
202
228
353
497
345
YES
976
191
348
193
177
68
103
159
175
152
168
174
245
419
272
78%
73%
78%
82%
75%
86%
74%
84%
80%
75%
83%
77%
69%
84%
79%
NO
234
52
85
36
51
10
26
24
37
44
30
52
99
58
61
19%
20%
19%
16%
22%
13%
18%
13%
17%
22%
15%
23%
28%
12%
18%
NOT SURE
44
18
12
5
a
1
11
6
5
7
0
2
9
20
12
4%
7%
3%
2%
3%
1%
8%
3%
2%
4%
2%
1%
2%
4%
4%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
142
344.
345
282
142
112
150
205
201
225
291
383
452
355
12
IF NEW TAXES (IN ADDITION TO THOSE IN PRESIDENT
CLINTON'S ECONOMIC PLAN) ARE REQUIRED TO COVER
THE UNINSURED, WOULD YOU STILL SUPPORT THIS PLAN?
YES
69%
NO
28%
NOT SURE
3%
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
13
IF SOME NEW TAXES (IN ADDITION TO THOSE PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT IN HIS
ECONOMIC PLAN) ARE REQUIRED FOR COVERING THE UNINSURED. WOULD YOU STILL
SUPPORT THIS PLAN, OR NOT?
BASE: YES, FEELS PRESIDENT CLINTON HAS FUFILLED HIS PROMISE.
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN-
ME -
ALL
HIS-
MID- so-
TRAL
TRO
TO-
RU-
18-
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH-
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
%
X
%
x
%
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
976
232
236
318
191
344
411
137
84
136
100
257
164
166
1-47
467
510
782
122
83
YES
674
159
168
216
131
267
258
86
63
98
64
185
112
118
92
307
367
519
98
72
69%
69%
71%
68%
69%
77%
63%
60%
75%
72%
64%
72%
68%
71%
63%
66%
72%
66%
80%
87%
NO
272
69
58
94
50
72
136
46
17
36
35
66
49
43
42
140
132
239
20
9
28%
30%
25%
30%
26%
21%
33%
34%
21%
26%
35%
26%
30%
26%
28%
30%
26%
31%
16%
11%
NOT SURE
30
3
9
8
10
6
16
5
4
2
1
5
3
6
13
19
11
24
5
2
3%
1%
4%
2%
5%
2%
4%
3%
4%
2%
1%
2%
2%
4%
9%
4%
2%
3%
4%
2%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
981
239
242
296
204
034
428
138
81
130
102
243
185
170
146
501
480
825
88
48
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY ID
LESS
THAN HIGH
$7,
$7,
$15,
$25,
$35,
$50,
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
OOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
o-
PEN-
TOTAL
OOL
GRAD
LEGE
GRAD
GRAD
LESS
$15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
re
%,
re
%
x
x
x
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
x
BASE:
976
191
348
193
177
68
103
159
175
152
168
174
245
419
272
YES
674
136
251
126
121
41
74
120
120
108
112
108
118
328
197
69%
71%
72%
65%
68%
60%
72%
76%
69%
71%
66%
62%
48%
78%
73%
NO
272
49
89
56
54
24
25
34
50
39
51
62
122
78
64
28%
26%
26%
29%
31%
35%
25%
22%
29%
25%
30%
36%
50%
19%
24%
NOT SURE
30
7
8
11
2
3
4
4
5
6
6
4
5
12
10
3%
3%
2%
6%
1%
4%
3%
3%
3%
4%
4%
2%
2%
3%
4%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
981
105
265
282
208
121
86
126
167
149
185
223
273
386
278
14.
IF YOU HAD A CHOICE, WHICH WOULD YOU
LIKE INCREASED TAX REVENUES TO SUPPORT?
HEALTH REFORM
55%
DEFICIT REDUCTION
38%
BOTH EQUALLY
5%
NOT SURE
2%
Source: Kalser/Harrie Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
15
IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE, WOULD YOU RATHER SEE INCREASED TAX REVENUES DEDICATED
TO DEFICIT REDUCTION, OR TO HEALTH REFORM?
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN- ME-
ALL
HIS-
MID- so-
TRAL
TRO
TO-
RU-
18-
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH-
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
%
%
%
%
re
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
re
%
%
%
%
re
%
r
BASE:
1255
29B
301
427
234
430
538
176
110
171
130
309
206
220
210
600
655
1024
143
99
DEFICIT REDUCTION
473
108
126
143
96
144
226
66
37
54
51
124
88
82
74
277
196
427
23
21
38%
37%
42%
33%
41%
33%
42%
37%
34%
31%
39%
40%
43%
37%
35%
46%
30%
42%
16%
21%
HEALTH REFORM
691
169
152
253
117
254
276
96
65
115
74
174
107
111
101
269
422
524
108
71
55%
58%
50%
59%
50%
59%
51%
55%
59%
67%
57%
56%
52%
51%
48%
45%
64%
51%
75%
72%
BOTH EQUALLY (VOL.)
64
10
15
21
17
27
24
11
3
1
0
9
8
16
27
41
24
52
9
4
5%
4%
5%
5%
7%
6%
4%
6%
2%
1%
2%
3%
4%
7%
13%
7%
4%
5%
6%
4%
NOT SURE
27
5
8.
11
4
6
12
3
6
1
2
2
3
"
8
14
14
21
3
3
2%
2%
3%
3%
2%
1%
2%
2%
5%
.
2%
1%
2%
5%
4%
2%
2%
2%
2%
3%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
306
395
254
420
556
175
104
159
131
291
235
227
204
643
612
1074
99
57
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY 10
LESS
THAN HIGH
$7,
$7,
$15,
$25,
$35.
$50,
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
OOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
O-
PEN-
TOTAL
00L GRAD LEGE GRAD GRAD LESS $ 15K $25K $35K $50K OVER AN CRAT DENT
%
re
%
re
re
x
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
x
BASE:
1255
261
445
234
235
79
140
189
217
204
202
228
353
497
345
DEFICIT REDUCTION
473
64
141
94
132
42
20
44
75
86
99
124
174
130
143
38%
25%
32%
40%
56%
53%
16%
24%
04%
42%
49%
55%
49%
26%
42%
HEALTH REFORM
691
163
280
125
93
30
102
139
115
105
93
91
154
324
183
55%
62%
63%
53%
39%
39%
73%
74%
53%
51%
46%
40%
44%
65%
53%
BOTH EQUALLY (VOL.)
64
25
15
12
7
6
6
4
21
10
10
7
14
30
18
5%
9%
3%
5%
3%
8%
4%
2%
10%
5%
5%
3%
4%
6%
5%
NOT SURE
27
10
9.
4
4
1
9
1
6
3
I
5
11
12
1
2%
-%
2%
2%
2%
1%
7%
1%
3%
1%
0
2%
3%
2%
.
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
142
344
345
282
142
112
150
205
201
225
291
383
452
355
16
WOULD YOU SUPPORT/OPPOSE THESE TAX INCREASES
TO HELP FINANCE UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE?
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
NOT SURE
Cigarettes: $1 per pack
1%
74%
25%
Alcohol: $1 per six-pack
or per bottle of wine/hard
1%
liquor
79%
21%
Guns/Ammunition: 20%
on all purchases
1%
75%
24%
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(TABLE ON REVERSE)
17
ONE SUGGESTED SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM HAS BEEN
INCREASED TAXES ON CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL. WOULD YOU SUPPORT OR OPPOSE
AN INCREASE OF $1.00 PER SIX-PACK OF BEER AND PER BOTTLE OF WINE OR HARD LIQUOR
AN INCREASE OF $1.00 PER PACK OF CIGARETTES TO HELP FINANCE UNIVERSAL COVERAGE?
TO HELP FINANCE UNIVERSAL COVERAGE?
SIZE OF PLACE
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
REST
REGION
OF
SM-
REGION
OF SM-
CEN- ME- ALL
CEN- ME. ALL
MID- $0-
TRAL TRO TO- RU-
MID- so-
TRAL TRO TO- RU-
TOTAL EAST WEST UTH WEST CITY AREA WNS RAL
TOTAL EAST WEST UTH WEST CITY AREA WNS RAL
%
%
%
%
X
X
%
%
X
%
%
X
X
%
%
X
%
X
#
BASE:
1255
293
301
427
234
430
$38
176
110
BASE:
1255
293
301
427
234
430
$38
176
110
SUPPORT
929 222 238 295 174 332 401 112 84
SUPPORT
991
243
243
323
181
348
427
127
"
74% 76% 78% 69% 74% 77% 74% 64% 70%
79% 83% 81% 76% 78% 81% 79% 72% SOX
OPPOSE
315
67
63
127
B8
"
136
59
28
OPPOSE
258
49
$2
101
so
so
109
47
22
25%
23%
21%
20%
25%
22%
25%
34%
24%
21%
17%
19%
24%
21%
19%
20%
27%
20%
NOT SURE
"
4
.
&
1
8
2
4
.
NOT SURE
4
.
.
3
3
2
3
2
.
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
.
2%
.
1%
.
.
1%
-
1%
.
-
1%
1%
.
UNVEIGHTED BASE
1258
300
306
398
284
420
use
178
104
UNVEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
308
395
254
420
sse
175
104
A 20% TAX ON PURCHASES OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION
TO HELP FINANCE UNIVERSAL COVERAGE?
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
REGION
OF SM.
CEN. ME- ALL
MID- so-
TRAL TRO TO- RU-
TOTAL EAST WEST UTH WEST CITY AREA WNS RAL
X
%
%
%
%
X
X
x
X
I
BASE:
1255 293 201 427 234 430 638 176 110
SUPPORT
943 228 225 317 174 357 397 116 73
75% 78% 75% 74% 74% 83% 74% 66% sex
OPPOSE
202 63 78 107 57 70 136 59 37
24% 21% 25% 25% 24% 16% 25% 23% 21%
NOT SURE
10
2
2
3
3
3
.
2
.
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
.
"
INVEIGHTED BASE
1285
300
306
395
254
420
$56
175
104
18
WOULD YOU SUPPORT/OPPOSE A 3% NATIONAL SALES TAX ON
PURCHASES OTHER THAN FOOD AND MEDICAL CARE TO MOVE
QUICKLY TO PAY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE UNINSURED?
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
NOT SURE
58%
40%
2%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
19
IF PRESIDENT CLINTON DECIDED TO IMPOSE A 3% NATIONAL SALES TAX ON PURCHASES
OTHER THAN FOOD AND MEDICAL CARE IN ORDER TO MOVE QUICKLY TO PAY FOR HEALTH
INSURANCE FOR THE UNINSURED, WOULD YOU FAVOR OR OPPOSE IT?
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN-
ME-
ALL
HIS-
MID- so-
TRAL
TRO
TO-
RU-
18-
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH.
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
re
%
re
re
%
%
re
%
%
%
x
re
%
re
re
re
%
re
re
%
/
BASE:
1255
293
301
427
234
430
538
176
110
171
130
309
206
220
210
600
655
1024
143
99
FAVOR
731
161
185
250
135
284
288
91
68
110
69
181
117
129
118
322
409
566
112
70
58%
55%
61%
59%
58%
66%
54%
52%
62%
64%
53%
59%
57%
59%
56%
54%
63%
55%
78%
71%
OPPOSE
508
128
115
170
94
138
246
83
40
59
60
126
87
88
84
276
232
447
28
28
40%
44%
38%
40%
40%
32%
46%
47%
36%
22
35%
46%
41%
42%
40%
40%
46%
35%
44%
19%
28%
NEITHER/NOT SURE
16
3
2
7
5
7
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
7
2
14
10
3
1
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
.
1%
1%
3%
.
2%
1%
2%
2%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
306
395
254
420
556
175
104
159
131
291
235
227
204
643
612
1074
99
57
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY 10
LESS
THAN HIGH
$7.
$7.
$15,
$25,
$35,
$50,
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
OOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
o-
PEN-
TOTAL
DOL
GRAD
LEGE
GRAD
GRAD
LESS
$ 15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
re
%
%
x
re
%
x
%
%
%
re
%
re
%
%
BASE:
1255
281
445
234
235
79
140
189
217
204
202
228
353
497
345
FAVOR
731
180
266
139
112
33
93
130
131
119
106
121
145
354
202
58%
69%
60%
59%
48%
42%
66%
69%
61%
58%
53%
53%
41%
71%
59%
OPPOSE
508
78
169
95
122
44
43
59
83
85
92
106
204
137
139
40%
30%
38%
40%
52%
56%
31%
31%
38%
42%
46%
47%
58%
28%
40%
NEITHER/NOT SURE
16
3
10
1
1
1
5
.
2
-
3
-
3
5
3
1%
1%
2%
.
.
2%
3%
.
1%
.
2%
.
1%
1%
1%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
142
344
345
282
142
112
150
205
201
225
291
383
452
355
20.
WHICH COURSE DO YOU THINK
PRESIDENT CLINTON SHOULD TAKE?
Raising fewer taxes and phasing-
70%
in covering the uninsured more
gradually (within 5 to 8 years)
Raising additional taxes to cover
26%
all the uninsured quickly (within
3 to 4 years)
Shouldn't do either
Not sure
Source: Kaiser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
21
IF PRESIDENT CLINTON HAS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN RAISING ADDITIONAL TAXES TO COVER
ALL THE UNINSURED QUICKLY (WITHIN 3 TO 4 YEARS) OR RAISING FEWER TAXES AND PHASING
IN COVERING THE UNINSURED MORE GRADUALLY (WITHIN 5 TO 8 YEARS). WHICH SHOULD HE CHOOSE?
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN-
ME -
ALL
HIS-
MID- so-
TRAL
TRO
TO-
RU-
18-
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH-
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1255
293
301
427
234
430
538
176
110
171
130
309
206
220
210
600
655
1024
143
99
RAISING TAXES AND
325
87
76
103
59
136
130
32
27
47
27
81
56
57
51
155
170
246
48
36
MOVING MORE QUICKLY
26%
30%
25%
24%
25%
32%
24%
18%
25%
27%
21%
26%
27%
26%
24%
26%
26%
24%
34%
36%
FEWER TAXES AND MOVE 873
195
211
300
166
276
386
131
79
120
100
218
144
147
140
416
457
733
85
63
MORE GRADUALLY
70%
67%
70%
70%
71%
64%
72%
74%
72%
70%
77%
71%
70%
67%
67%
69%
70%
72%
59%
64%
SHOULDN'T DO EITHER
29
5
6
12
5
8
12
6
2
I
2
3
5
7
9
20
9
26
.
.
2%
2%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
3%
2%
1%
2%
1%
2%
3%
4%
3%
1%
2%
-
-
NOT SURE
29
5
8
12
3
10
10
7
2
2
1
7
1
9
9
10
19
19
10
-
2%
2%
3%
3%
1%
2%
2%
4%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
4%
4%
2%
3%
2%
7%
-
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
306
395
254
420
556
175
104
159
131
291
235
227
204
643
612
1074
99
57
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY ID
LESS
THAN
HIGH
$7,
$7.
$15.
$25,
$35,
$50.
RE-
IN-
HIGH
SCH-
SOME
COL-
500
501
001
001
001
001
PUB-
DEM-
DE-
SCH-
OOL
COL-
LEGE
POST
OR
TO
TO
TO
TO
AND
LIC-
O-
PEN-
TOTAL
OOL
GRAD
LEGE
GRAD
GRAD
LESS
$ 15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
%
x
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
x
BASE:
1255
261
445
234
235
79
140
189
217
204
202
228
353
497
345
RAISING TAXES AND
325
79
116
54
58
17
37
58
57
44
56
52
54
159
95
MOVING MORE QUICKLY
26%
30%
26%
23%
25%
22%
26%
31%
26%
22%
28%
23%
15%
32%
28%
FEWER TAXES AND MOVE
873
165
308
172
169
59
88
127
152
153
137
170
282
322
233
MORE GRADUALLY
70%
63%
69%
73%
72%
75%
63%
67%
70%
75%
68%
75%
80%
65%
68%
SHOULDN'T DO EITHER
29
a
8
3
7
3
3
2
2
4
6
5
"
5
6
2%
3%
2%
1%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
2%
3%
2%
3%
1%
2%
NOT SURE
29
10
13
5
1
-
13
2
6
2
3
-
6
10
10
2%
4%
3%
2%
.
-
9%
1%
3%
1%
2%
.
2%
2%
3%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
142
344
345
282
142
112
150
205
201
225
291
383
452
355
22.
IF COVERAGE OF THE UNINSURED IS PHASED IN, SHOULD
CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN, UNINSURED WORKING
PEOPLE, OR OTHER UNINSURED PEOPLE BE COVERED FIRST?
Children and pregnant women
54%
Uninsured workers
28%
Uninsured non-workers
11%
All of the above
5%
None of the above
3%
Source: Kalser/Harris Poll, 3-11-93.
(COMPLETE TABLE ON REVERSE)
23
IF COVERAGE OF THE UNINSURED IS PHASED IN, WHO SHOULD BE COVERED FIRST.
SHOULD IT BE CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN, OR UNINSURED PEOPLE WHO ARE
WORKING. OR UNINSURED PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT WORKING?
SIZE OF PLACE
REST
RACE
REGION
OF
SM-
AGE
SEX
CEN-
ME.
ALL
HIS-
MID-
so-
TRAL
TRO
TO-
RU-
18.
25-
30-
40-
50-
65
FE-
WH-
BL-
PAN-
TOTAL
EAST
WEST
UTH
WEST
CITY
AREA
WNS
RAL
24
29
39
49
64
OVER
MALE
MALE
ITE
ACK
IC
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1255
283
301
427
23'
400
538
173
: iu
17:
130
309
206
220
210
600
655
1024
143
99
CHILDREN AND
676
154
155
233
133
242
289
91
53
105
74
201
111
92
89
323
352
535
86
69
PREGNANT WOMEN
54%
53%
52%
55%
57%
56%
54%
52%
48%
62%
56%
65%
54%
42%
42%
54%
54%
52%
60%
69%
UNINSURED PEOPLE WHO
346
86
90
110
59
104
162
44
36
45
46
78
64
66
46
173
173
294
31
18
ARE WORKING
28%
29%
30%
26%
25%
24%
30%
25%
33%
26%
35%
25%
31%
30%
22%
29%
26%
29%
22%
18%
UNINSURED PEOPLE WHO
139
41
29
48
20
53
50
23
13
15
10
20
20
37
37
73
66
122
a
8
ARE NOT WORKING
11%
14%
10%
11%
8%
12%
9%
13%
11%
9%
8%
7%
10%
17%
18%
12%
10%
12%
6%
9%
ALL OF THESE
58
7
17
18
16
20
23
14
2
4
1
9
9
13
21
21
37
45
13
.
TOGETHER
5%
2%
6%
4%
7%
5%
4%
8%
2%
2%
1%
3%
5%
6%
10%
3%
6%
4%
9%
-
NOT SURE
36
4
9
17
5
11
14
4
6
2
.
1
2
13
17
9
27
28
5
4
3%
1%
3%
4%
2%
3%
3%
2%
5%
1%
.
.
1%
6%
8%
2%
4%
3%
3%
4%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
300
306
395
254
420
556
175
104
159
131
291
235
227
204
643
612
1074
99
57
EDUCATION
INCOME
PARTY 10
LESS
THAN HIGH
$7,
$7,
$15,
$25,
$35,
$50,
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IN-
HIGH
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501
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TOTAL
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GRAD
GRAD
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$ 15K
$25K
$35K
$50K
OVER
AN
CRAT
DENT
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
BASE:
1255
261
445
234
235
79
140
189
217
204
202
228
353
497
345
CHILDREN AND
676
136
231
138
129
42
78
107
104
107
109
129
184
268
198
PREGNANT WOMEN
54%
52%
52%
59%
55%
53%
56%
57%
48%
52%
54%
57%
52%
54%
57%
UNINSURED PEOPLE WHO
346
38
132
68
81
27
22
42
74
58
58
78
110
128
98
ARE WORKING
28%
15%
30%
29%
35%
34%
16%
22%
34%
28%
29%
34%
31%
26%
28%
UNINSURED PEOPLE WHO
139
43
55
22
15
5
27
22
19
26
25
14
43
51
33
ARE NOT WORKING
11%
17%
12%
9%
6%
6%
19%
12%
9%
13%
12%
6%
12%
10%
10%
ALL OF THESE
58
27
19
5
7
t
8
12
13
9
6
5
10
31
10
TOGETHER
5%
10%
4%
2%
3%
1%
5%
6%
6%
4%
3%
2%
3%
6%
3%
NOT SURE
36
17
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
4
5
2
5
19
6
3%
7%
2%
1%
1%
5%
3%
0%
3%
2%
0%
1%
1%
4%
2%
UNWEIGHTED BASE
1255
142
344
345
282
142
112
150
205
201
225
291
383
452
355
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 2, 1993
Mr. Berjig Javian
17 Addison Street
Arlington, MA 02174
Dear Mr. Javian:
Thank you very much for your letter regarding "Our National
Diet. " I apologize for the delay in sending you a response. We
have received thousands of wonderful, constructive letters from
concerned citizens. I am trying to respond to each and every
person.
At this point, the Health Care Task Force and the health
care reform working groups have terminated. I will forward your
suggestion to the Office of Domestic Policy at the White House.
They will respond directly to you.
Thank you for your patience and support of the Clinton
Administration.
1
Maggie
Chief
May/June
Ms. Maggie Williams. Secretary to the President.
,993
The White House, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Williams;
Thanks for your hard work, and to the Clinton Administration for
continuing to push for important structural changes in our country. This
letter is meant to highlight an issue that plays a major role in many of the
changes advocated by President Clinton, yet is ignored by him and by a good
part of the US public: OUR NATIONAL DIET.
Most of us in the US don't think much about the economic or social
consequences of what we eat. yet it's becoming clear that our MEAT-BASED
DIET causes grave problems, and that moving toward a healthy PLANT-BASED
DIET could offer great rewards for us and for the world. Please consider:
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLAN - The Surgeon General says 68% of all US
diseases are diet-related. with heart disease (due to high cholesterol and
animal fat) the leading cause of death. Preventitive heathcare (with a move
toward a plant-based diet) could greatly reduce health care costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - Meat production is a 90% inefficient use of
food resources (10 to 12 pounds of vegetable protein are needed to produce
one pound of animal protein). The meat industry also uses vast amounts of
water and energy. desoils the land. destroys the rainforests. and generates
greenhouse gases. A plant-based diet. however. is generally earth-friendly.
JUST INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Multinational agribusiness is geared
toward securing global resources to serve the industrialized world's meat-
based diet. Poor countries seeking foreign revenue are often forced to use
valuable land to produce cattle or cattle-feed for export. rather than crops
to feed their own people. Less meat production can mean less global hunger.
NATIONAL BUDGET - For the third year in a row, beef lobbyists have
blocked efforts to reduce subsidies for cattle-grazing on federal lands.
Representatives Mike Synar (D-OL) and Ralph Regula (R-OH) have proposed a
fair land-use bill that they say would have saved $880 million over the last
6 years. Savings like this could help reduce the national deficit.
ECONOMIC STABILITY IN RUSSIA - If the US grain/corn/soy donations to
Russia are used to feed livestock (to produce beef and sausage). the donated
food will feed 90% fewer Russians. and feed them poorly. adding little
besides discouragement to the Russian economy. A change in US diet might
encourage Russia also adopt a more sustainable food policy.
Moving from a meat-based to a plant-based diet. then. would be a boon
to administration's chances of success. and to the well-being of the world.
What can you do? Here are some ideas: (1) SET AN EXAMPLE FOR THE
CLINTONS by exploring vegetarian options (maybe someday the Clintons may set
an example for the nation): (2) REMIND THE PRESIDENT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF
ELIMINATING MEAT SUBSIDIES SO that meat competes on a fair market basis with
non-meat foods: (3) SUPPORT VEGETARIAN ALTERNATIVES in state-funded programs
(schools. cafetarias, etc.) SO that people have a real choice in diet.
Thank you for your time. Good books for further reading on this issue
include DIET FOR A SMALL PLANET by Francis Moore Lappe, and BEYOND BEEF by
Jerome Rifkin. Sincerely.
Beyig Javian (Clinton's Ardent supporter.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 26, 1993
Dr. Althea Lois Jenkins
3865 Aruba Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Dear Dr. Jenkins,
Thank you for your nice letter. It is
gratifying that individuals like you with
such good qualifications have expressed
interest in volunteering to work for the
Clinton Administration.
We have sent your resume to personnel
for their review.
Sincerely yours,
Margaret A. Williams
Assistant to the President
and Chief of Staff to the
First Lady
Evelyn
February 8, 1993
nice note send to
Althea Lois Jenkins
3865 Aruba Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Ms. Maggie Williams, Chief
Staff for First Lady
The United States White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20503
Dear Ms. Williams:
A year ago I would not have dreamed of writing to anyone at
The White House for any reason. However, like most hopeful
Americans I have been following every publicized move of the
new administration, and have been motivated to do my part to
support President Clinton's efforts. I have been especially
inspired by the presence and significant involvement of a
First Lady ,who will help shape America's future while
serving as a role model for women and female children all
over the world. The very fact that Mrs. Clinton chose you
as her chief of staff gave me the courage to write this
letter and offer my services.
As a Black Democrat, residing in Orange County and working
in Los Angeles County, there must be some small part I can
play in reshaping America. No task would be too small. I
hold a Masters Degree in Administration, a Doctorate in
Educational Leadership and a Paralegal Certificate, which
has afforded me the opportunity to assist attorneys in
preparation for civil litigation. My thirty one years of
experience in Education have prepared me to make a viable
contribution to any committee or task force on educational
issues. Also, I too have a burden for abused and neglected
children as I have been actively involved with such cases
while serving as a Counselor, Psychologist and Principal.
For these reasons I wish to volunteer my services by
respectfully requesting that I be considered for any task
force or committee for which I qualify.
Presently I have flexible scheduling since I am self
employed, as an Educational Consultant, for the Los Angeles
County Office of Education and CTB/MacMillon/McGraw-Hill
Publishing Company. This career move became necessary when
my multi-year contract, for the position of Assistant
Superintendent, was prematurely terminated as the result of
a hostile work environment created by sexual harassment.
After being accustomed to working approximately twelve
hours a day, I seem to have a lot of time and energy that
could be used more productively. Perhaps you will help me
fill the gap by utilizing this human resource.
For your review and assessment enclosed are copies of my
resume and placement file. I am ready to do my part. Any
consideration given will be appreciated. It is my hope that I
will hear from you in the near future, as we look forward to
a new and better America for all Americans.
Sincerely,
Lois
Althea Lois Jenkins, Ed.D.
RESUME
FOR
ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
3865 Aruba Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-4347
PERSONAL STATEMENT OF ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS
My work, as an educator during the last twenty-seven years, has provided
opportunities and experiences in many areas of professional development. I have
served as an administrator and teacher at the unified district, college and
university levels, conducting training sessions for parents, para-professionals,
teachers, classified supervisors, principals and central office administrators.
Highlights of my career are as follows:
1. In Spring 1991, planned and conducted a "Mini" Re-Classification study of
specified positions using a team of volunteer employees and community
residents.
2. In Spring 1990, successfully recruited the number and types of teachers
needed to staff approximately ninety-five percent (95%) of all classrooms
in the Inglewood Unified School District on the first day of school,
while serving as Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services.
3. In Spring 1990, designed the draft of a plan for the Human Resources
Division at Compton Community College, with major focus on: the Personnel
component, which included guidelines and procedures for affirmative
action, performance evaluation, employee assistance, employee discipline,
and labor relations.
4. In 1990, established administrative procedures for initiating disci-
plinary action for classified employees, in compliance with Education
Code statutes and the classified labor agreement.
5. In fall 1989 and 1990, planned and conducted Personnel Practices and
Procedures Workshops for Classified and Certificated Supervisors,
Managers and Administrators in the Inglewood Unified School District.
6. In 1989, resolved nineteen of twenty-three outstanding grievances, with
the Inglewood Teachers Association, during informal settlement confer-
ences prior to scheduling the arbitration hearings.
7. Successfully dismissed two classroom teachers (for cause) during the
1982/83 school year while serving as Assistant Superintendent of
Personnel Services in the Compton Unified School District:
8. Served as Director of Certificated Personnel and Assistant Superintendent
for six and one half years, in Compton and: prepared a Due Process Manual
for administrators and other supervisorial staff; designed and implemented
an Administrative Training Program; revised and implemented the Early
Retirement Incentive Program; published two (2) Personnel brochures; pre-
pared a handbood on administrative personnel procedures; negotiated five
contracts (certificated and classified units); resolved numerous employee
grievances; and administered all labor contracts.
9. In Fall 1989, prepared proposed revisions to the Compton Community
College Management Handbook.
Personal Statement of Althea Lois Jenkins
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10. In 1989, coordinated a telephone etiquette workshop for all clerical
staff in the Inglewood Unified School District.
11. During the 1988/89 school year, developed drats for four new Certificate/
Associate Degree Programs for Compton Community College, including the
innovative concept of students substituting coursework for "prior
learning" through work experience.
12. Between 1986 and 1988, served as counselor, lecturer, and off-campus
site monitor for the evening division at Compton Community College.
13. Coordinated one of the off-campus site programs for LaVerne College
and served as advisor to graduate students.
14. Served as Assistant Director, Field Experiences for the National Teacher
Corp at the University of Southern California for two (2) summers; coor-
dinated the first "live-in" program for Teacher Corp participants.
15. Conducted three (3) research projects which were piloted in the Compton
Unified School District.
16. Served as Coordinator, Human Relations, Intergroup Education, Multi-
cultural Education for six (6) years in Compton and; developed ethnic
studies units for classroom use; developed three (3) Multicultural
Resource Kits; created learning centers activities; conducted numerous
sensitivity training and group dynamics sessions.
I perceive education as the personal responsibility of each individual who
seeks it. It is my philosophy that education serves as the basic foundation
for wide-range learning. To help students, at all levels, attain and appreciate
a comprehensive education, the educational system should focus on teaching stu-
dents how to learn, and motivate them to use all experiences as learning tools.
In accepting this responsibility, managers of that system must perpetuate
the type of leadership that will ensure that:
°Every child can and will learn.
°The needs of all students will be addressed.
°Effective teachers will be rewarded.
°Borderline teachers will be helped.
°Burned out teachers will be presented meaningful alternatives.
°The principal is the instructional leader and will be held accountable.
°The principal will establish and maintain a teaching/learning environment
that is safe, clean, well organized and in control.
°The principal will involve the staff and parents in the decision-making
process.
°Personnel and/or community conflicts will be resolved at the lowest level
and in confidence.
°On-going staff development will be an integral part of the school and
district's program.
°Central office staff and school staffs will work together in establishing
and maintaining a productive communication network within the district and
community.
Personal Statement of Althea Lois Jenkins
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°Central office staff will perceive themselves as an extension of the schools
they serve.
°Academic achievement will not be sought in isolation, but will be linked to
the concerted efforts of students, parents, teachers, support staff and
administrators.
My approach to education is to set high standards for students, staff and
myself. I see no job involving the education process, as minor or insignificant,
and readily acknowledge the contributions of employees in the classified service.
I embrace the concept of holding all concerned accountable for the successes or
failures of the District. With this basic understanding, a strong commitment,
and a sincere interest in American Education, I believe I can make a difference
if given the opportunity.
ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
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EDUCATION:
1990
Association of California School Administrator's
Seminar on Collective Bargaining
1985 & 1987
Association of California School Administrator's
Seminar on Management Rights
1980-1982
Association of California School Administrator's
1989-1991
Personnel Institute
1980
Post doctoral study, University of Pennsylvania
1976
Ed.D School Administration, Nova University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1968
M.A. School Administration, UCLA,
Los Angeles, California
196 3-68
Graduate study (Special Education, Counseling
and Guidance, Psychology), UCLA, Pepperdine
University, Los Angeles, California State
College, Los Angeles, California State College,
Dominguez Hills, Long Beach State college
1961
B.A. Education, Dillard University
New Orleans, Louisiana
TRAINING IN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:
1990
Association of California School Administrator's
Seminar on Collective Bargaining
1985 and 1987
Association of California School Administrator's
Seminar on Management Rights
1980-1982
Association of California School Administrator's
Personnel Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND HONORS:
1982
Honored Educator Award, National Sorority of
Phi Delta Kappa
1982
Superintendent's Award for Distinguished Leader-
ship and Service (Compton Unified School District
Management Team Selection)
1976
Honorary Life Membership, California Elementary
Education Association (CEEA)
1968
Alpha Delta Chapter, Pi Lambda Theta National
Honorary for Professional Women in Education
(First Black to be initiated into the honor
society at UCLA)
1957-61
University Scholarship, Dillard University
ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
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SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND HONORS (Cont'd):
1957-61
Dean's Honor Roll, Dillard University
1961
Graduated from college with honors ( Cum Laude)
1957
"Miss Louisiana State Fair" (Winner of state-
wide contest for Black High School students
based on scholastic ability, talent, poise and
conduct)
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
July 1989 - August 1991
Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services -
Inglewood Unified School District
July 1983 - July 1989
Principal, Compton Unified School District
(Voluntary Reassignment)
July 1979 - July 1983
Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services
Compton Unified School District
1978-79
Acting Assistant Superintendent, Personnel
Services (CUSD 12/14/78-6/30/79)
1978-79
Personnel Assistant, Certificated (Director,
Certificated Personnel, CUSD)
1976-78
Certificated Personnel Analyst (Assistant
Director, Certificated Personnel, CUSD)
(Interim Elementary School Principal and
Interim Principal at the Special Education
School for six(6) months)
1975-76
Coordinator, Multicultural Education, CUSD
1970-75
Coordinator, Intergroup Education/Staff
Development, CUSD
1969-70
District Counselor/Psychometrist, Enterprise
City School District
1967-68
Administrative Intern, Curriculum Department
Enterprise City School District
EXPERIENCE, HIGHER EDUCATION:
1987-90
Program Developer, Compton Community College
1986-87
Evening Counselor, Compton Community College
1974-76
Instructor, M.A. Program - LaVerne College
AL THEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
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EXPERIENCE, HIGHER EDUCATION (Cont'd):
1972-73
Instructor, Continuing Education
Pepperdine University
1966-67
Assistant Director, Field Experience (Summer
Instructional Staff for teacher Corp), USC
TEACHING EXPERIENCE, ELEMENTARY LEVEL:
1968-70
Miller-Unruh Specialist Teacher for Reading
Enterprise City School District
1965-68
Communication Skills Project Reading Teacher
Enterprise City School District
1965-66
Communication Skills Project Classroom Teacher
Enterprise City School District
1962-65
Regular Classroom Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Enterprise City School District
TEACHING EXPERIENCE, SECONDARY LEVEL:
1973
Substitute teacher at secondary level during
teachers' strike.
1970
Planned and coordinated Intergroup Education
Programs; developed and disseminated Inter-
group Relations and Multicultural Education
materials to secondary students and teachers.
1970
Introduced the concept and developed guidelines
for the Student-Board liaison.
1970-72
Served as Advisor to Student-Board Liaison
Committee.
EXPERIENCE IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:
1983
Modified the curriculum in the Basic Skills
area to meet special needs of identified
students. Developed individual learning
packets for students.
1974
Introduced the concept, designed and coordinated
the development of the first Multicultural Educa-
tion Management System in the Compton Unified
School District (Grades K-12).
1971-72
Developed a series of five Ethnic Studies
Resource Units for classroom use (Native
Americans, Asian Americans, Black Americans,
Americans Samoans, Mexican Americans).
ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
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EXPERIENCE IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (Cont'd):
1967-68
Supervised district-wide testing program.
Selected and cataloged instructional materials.
Conducted in-service training sessions for
elementary teachers.
EXPERIENCE IN AREA OF READING:
1969-70
Coordinated the school's reading program under
the supervision of the District Superintendent
and site Administrator.
Designed and set up an individualized testing
program throughout the school to provide for
homogeneous grouping.
Assigned pupils to reading classes on the basis
of test results, cumulative reports, and teacher
observation.
1969-70
Initiated a plan for textbook distribution based
on the theory of matching textbooks to children,
rather than children to textbooks.
1966-70
Provided in-service training in reading on a
regular basis.
EXPERIENCE IN PLANNING AND CONDUCTING
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
1989-1991
Planned and conducted a series of workshops for
administrators on: "Contract Administration",
"Due Process", "Progressive Discipline",
"Processing Grievances" and "Documentation"
1987
Planned and conducted a workshop for teachers on
the "7-Step Lesson Plan".
1986
Planned and conducted workshops for site staff on
"Teaching for Mastery Learning".
1985
Planned and conducted workshops for teachers on
"Test-Taking Strategies".
1983
Jointly planned a Program Planning, Budgeting and
Evaluation workshop.
1980
Planned and conducted a series of workshops
for all management personnel of the Compton
Unified School District in areas of progres-
sive discipline, documentation for dismissal,
basic personnel procedures, supervision and
AL THEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
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EXPERIENCE IN PLANNING AND CONDUCTING
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS (Cont'd):
1980 (Cont'd)
evaluation of classified and certificated
personnel.
1980-81
Planned and supervised the first training
workshop for substitute teachers.
1979
Planned and conducted the first training work-
shop for screening panelists for the Personnel
Division.
1976
Member of Planning Committee for the Regional
Conference of the Black Coalition of School
Board Members and Administrators.
1975-76
Planned the Multicultural Segment of the
District-Wide Curriculum Fair.
1970-72
Planned a series of weekend conferences for
administrators, teachers and parents.
1969
Planned and conducted the Reading Workshops
at the Annual Good Teaching Conference.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:
1985
"Bootstrap"-T.R.W. Inc. Conferene, Hawthorne, Ca.
1981
Black Analysis, Inc. Conference, Washington, D.C.
1980-81
Annual Multicultural Education Asso. Conference
1979
California Elementary Education Asso. Conference
1979
Annual Teach-a-Rama for the National Sorority
of Phi Delta Kappa
1976 & 1977
Third and Fourth Multicultural Education
Conference
1976
The California Association of Compensatory
Education (CACE) Conference - Anaheim, CA
1976
The First Annual Convention of the California
Elementary Education Association (CEEA),
San Francisco, CA
1975
The National Education Association (NEA)
Annual Convention - Washington, D. C.
1974
The Pacific Region Black Coalition of School
Board Members and Administrators Annual
Conference - Las Vegas, Nevada
ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Cont'd):
1969
Enterprise Teachers Association Conference
Monte Corona, California
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT SERVICES:
1973-76
Drew Medical School
Fanon Research and Development Center
California State Department of Education
1973-77
North Sacramento School District
California Elementary Education Asso. (CEEA)
Selma Unified School District
Bassett Unified School District
Oxnard Unified School District
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Oceanside School District
Phi Delta Kappa - Long Beach
LaVerne College
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools
Asso. of Calif. Intergroup Relations Educators
Lynwood School District
Compton Education Association
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Instructional Leadership
Performance Evaluation
Contract Management
Employer/Employee Relations
Personnel Management
Program Evaluation
Community Involvement
Organizational Studies
Time Management
Due Process
Progressive Discipline
Group Dynamics
Early Childhood Education
Staff Training
RESEARCH:
1976
"A Model Plan for a Parent Volunteer Program"
(a doctoral project)
1975
"A Master Plan for Multicultural Education in
Compensatory Education Schools" (a practicum)
1974
"Intergroup Education in Elementary and
Secondary Schools"
ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS, Ed.D
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PUBLICATIONS (Cont'd):
1973
"Self Concept Change as a Function of Teacher
In-service Training"
1967
"A Communication Skills Project Reading
Enrichment Program" (A Masters Thesis)
PUBL ICATIONS:
1980
Recruitment Information Brochure (Compton
Unified School District Publication)
1980
Substitute Information Brochure (Compton
Unified School District Publication)
1979
"The Status of Multicultural Education: An
Individual Perspective" (The Krinon by the
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.)
1977
"I am a Black Woman Who..." (Continuity
Transcript and Features Publication)
1976
"Designing a Model Plan for a Parent Volunteer
Program," (ERIC Clearinghouse)
1975
"Self-Concept Change as a Function of Teacher
In-Service Training," (ERIC Clearinghouse)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
NABSE (National Alliance of Black School
Educators)
AASA (American Asso. of School Administrators)
ACSA (Asso. of California School Administrato)
AASPA (American Association of School Personnel
Administrators)
Black Coalition of School Board Members and
Administrators
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa
CERTIFICATION
Community College Chief Administrative Officer
Credential
Supervisor, Community College Credential
Counselor Credential
Instructor (Basic Education), Community College
General Administrative Credential
General Secondary Credential
General Elementary Life Diploma
Standard Designated Services Credential
(School Psychologist Authorization)
Standard Supervision Credential (K-8)
Specialist Teacher of Reading Certificate
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FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED:
1980
Recipient of a National Endowment for the
Humanities Fellowship and participated in the
summer seminar for educational leaders at the
University of Pennsylvania. (Was one of 15
persons selected from a list of 100 applicants
from all over the United States).
1977
Recipient of Post-Doctoral Fellowship-
Rockefeller Foundation Center for Educational
Leadership, Los Angeles, CA.
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PERSONAL DATA:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
(b)(6)
Social Security No:
Marital Status:
Married
Children:
One Daughter
Health:
Excellent
Citizenship:
U.S.A.
PLACEMENT FILE:
National Ed.D Program Placement Office
Nova University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
REFERENCES
Dr. George J. McKenna, III - Superintendent
Inglewood Unified School District
(213) 419-2500, Ext. 230
Dr. John E. Winters, Director of Employer/Employee Relations
Compton Unified School District
(213) 639-4321, Ext. 5450
Dr. Warren Washington, President/Superintendent
Compton Community College
(213) 637-2660
Dr. Daniel L. Towler, Board of Trustees
Los Angeles County Office of Education
(213) 922-6111
Dr. Raymond E. Curry
825 Lurline Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
(415) 341-1437
Nova University
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-INTERNATIONAL
Graduate
Placement Credentials
Althea Lois Jenkins, Ed.D.
This information is sent at the request of the candidate. Please feel free to
communicate directly with the candidate. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Nova University - Placement Office
3301 College Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33314 305/475-7398
PRESENTATION
OF
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
FOR
ALTHEA L. JENKINS, ED.D
Dr. GEORGE J. Mc KENN.
Superintendent of Schools
INCLEWOOD
INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
3
401 S. INGLEWOOD AVE., INGLEWOOD, CALIF. 90301 (213) 419-2500
October 6, 1990
To Whom-It May Concern,
I am writing in reference to Dr. Althea Jenkins, who has served
as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services in the Inglewood
Unified School District since July 1989.
Dr. Jenkins is an extremely knowledgeable and efficient professional,
who has demonstrated a high level of performance and effectiveness
in carrying out her duties, which include, but are not limited to,
Employee Discipline, Training of Managers, Recruitment and Screening
of Classified and Certificated Personnel, Contract Administration,
Grievances, Collective Bargaining, and Coordination of Personnel
Services with other District departments.
Dr. Jenkins consistently performs at a high energy level, providing
reliable and resourceful responses to complex issues. She reacts
well in crisis situations and has an exceptional ability to
provide advance planning, including procedural guidelines which
coordinate the total departmental operation. Her abilities are
outstanding; and she provides a wealth of experience and knowledge
which earn her the respect of her colleagues.
Self motivated and intellectually sharp, Dr. Jenkins is honest,
fair, and possessed of unimpeachable integrity. She is thoughtful,
straightforward and willing to offer a frank and direct opinion.
I have utmost respect for her opinions on all matters.
Dr. Jenkins is also quite personable; and her sharp sense of humor
enables her to maintain perspective even in extremely difficult
situations. She is a serious educator who combines dedication,
hard work and sensitivity into a well-rounded and very effective
educational performance.
I recommend her with extreme enthusiasm.
Sincerely,
George
George J. McKenna III
GJM:jf
COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1111 E. Artesla Boulevard
Compton, CA 90221
(213) 637-2660
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MO Jane M Aslindo
President
Mr James E Carler
Vice President
November 6, 1990
Mrs Emity e Had Hollfield
Clerk
Legrand H Clegg. 1. E eq
Member
& Charlie M Knight
Member
Ms Sendre Pigter
Student Member
Mr Robert Boyd
Faculty Representative
PRESIDENT/SUPERINTENDENT
Dr Warren A Washington
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that I submit this letter of recommendation for Dr. Althea
Lois Jenkins, who has served as a valuable employee of the Compton Community
College District since 1986. With the exception of the period she provided
counseling services for the Evening Division, she has worked directly under my
supervision.
In the area of program development, Dr. Jenkins conducted the necessary research
and prepared the initial drafts of course outlines and descriptions for Certificate
and Associate Degree Programs in: Hotel/Motel Management; Alcohol and
Substance Abuse; Fire Technology; and the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP).
Also, in addition to assisting with registration at the beginning of two semesters,
Dr. Jenkins monitored instruction and student attendance in the evening classes
at the various off-campus sites. As a result of her efforts and timely reports,
needed textbooks and materials were immediately dispatched to classrooms, and
classes with poor student attendance were combined and/or canceled.
Other special projects completed by Dr. Jenkins include: review, critique and
update of recommended Board Policies; revision of the District's Management
Handbook, with special emphasis on the "Hiring Practices", Transfer/Promotion,
"Reduction of Staff", "Demotion and Dismissal", Processing Complaints Against
Management Personnel; and "Personnel File Maintenance" sections.
Dr. Jenkins' most comprehensive, independent assignment, while working under
my supervision, was to design a "Human Resources Division" for Compton
Community College. She successfully completed this task in Spring 1990.
Serving
the
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November 7, 1990
The basic components of the design are: Personnel Operations; Employer/Employee Relations;
Staff Development; Career Advancement; Employee Assistance; and Risk Management. The
initial draft contained flow charts, procedural guidelines; procedures for due process and
progressive discipline; performance evaluation procedures; and techniques for helping the
problem employee.
Dr. Jenkins' professional contributions to Compton Community College are acknowledged and
appreciated. Her high energy level, quest for excellence and demonstrated competence are
valuable assets that are sure to be beneficial to any educational agency. Therefore, I endorse her
application with great enthusiasm.
Sincerely, Nam whingty
Warren A. Washington, Ph.D.
President/Superintendent
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT
MEMORANDUM
MAY 19, 1989
TO:
Althea Jenkins, Principal
Kelly Elementary School Staff
FROM:
Ted D. Kimbrough
SUBJECT: Commendation
Congratulations on your selection as a high performing school based
on your 1987-88 California Assessment Program (CAP) test scores for
grade 3.
Recognition as a high performing school indicates that you are among
a select group of California schools that demonstrated substantial
progress in performance goals as evidenced by CAP score growth since
1983-84.
I am well aware that the level of progress demonstrated by your third
grade children results from effective leadership, a clearly defined
instructional program and full commitment by all staff to ensure that
all children are taught to fullest potential. The achievement of
your children clearly shows that these elements are present in your
school.
Please accept my personal commendation for your accomplishment as
well as appreciation from Compton's educational community for your
dedication and hard work. We are proud of you!
Best wishes for continued success.
Ted D. Kimbrongh
Superintendent
TDK/lww
XC: Board Members
COMPTON UNIFIED
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
604 SOUTH TAMARIND AVENUE, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220 . (213) 639-4321 (213) 636-2263
Serving Compton
Carson
Enterprise
South Los Angeles
Willowbrook
Office of
Assistant Superintendent
School Administration
John E. Winters
May 12, 1989
To Whom It May Concern:
It is indeed a pleasure to recommend to your attention Dr. Althea Lois Jenkins
as a public education administrator.
I have known Dr. Jenkins in a professional capacity for a number of years.
During that time she has served as an Assistant Superintendent-Personnel
Services, Coordinator-Multicultural Education, School Psychologist, and Ele-
mentary School Principal. Her performance record in each position is out-
standing and she has proven herself both capable and efficient.
Dr. Jenkins has demonstrated the ability to relate effectively with students,
faculty, parents, and fellow administrators. She accepts responsibility read-
ily and carries out her duties quickly and efficiently. She has the ability to
sense the needs and feelings of others and makes others feel that they are
important and making a worthwhile contribution.
In short, Dr. Jenkins has proven herself to be an outstanding administrator,
and should be given serious consideration for any administrative position.
If you have any questions, feel free to telephone me at (213) 639-4321, exten-
sion 5350.
Cordially yours,
Jobswinton John E. Winters
Assistant Superintendent
Office of School Administration
JW/pr
COMPTON UNIFIED
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHOOL DISTRICT
604 SOUTH TAMARIND AVENUE, COMPTON, CALIFORNIA 90220 0 (213) 639-4321
Serving Compton 0 Carson 0 Enterprise 0 South Los Angeles 0 Willowbrook
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mory B. Henry, President
Kelvin D. Filer, Vice President
Som Littleton, Clerk
Manuel Correo, Member
Clorio L. Patillo, Member
John Steword, Member
Bernice Woods, Member
Superintendent
Ted D. Kimbrough
March 3, 1988
Dr. Althea Jenkins, Principal
Colin P. Kelly Elementary School
Compton Unified School District
Compton, CA 90220
Dear Dr. Jenkins:
May I express my sincere appreciation for a job that is being
well done by you and the members of your staff. My
visitation to your school on Wednesday, March 2, 1988, was
one of the most pleasant and rewarding visitations I have
experienced this year. The consistency (continuity) of the
instructional program, the learning environment and the
professional attitude of your staff is a tribute to you and
your support team. I have taken action to address the
problems that were pointed out to me in the area of
maintenance.
May I wish you and your staff a continued successful
experience as you teach the children at Colin P. Kelly
Elementary School.
Sincerely,
Ted D. Kimbrough
Superintendent
TDK/lww
cc: MRS. SANCHEZ
DR. WINTERS
PRESENTATION
OF
HIGHER EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
ALTHEA L. JENKINS, ED.D
THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ISSUES THIS
LIFE DIPLOMA
TO ALTHEA LOIS DEGREE
It authorizes the holder to teach in any public elementary school in the state. It shall remain valid during
the life of the holder unless suspended or revoked in accordance with law.
Issued at Sacramento, California, on January 29, 1968.
THE OF
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Prosident, State Board w
Mas Raffecty
8 LD 73889
Superiatendent Public Indrediew
You and Secretary, State Board of Educating
No. GS 62009
Reg. No.
435-56-0402
State of California
in accordance with provisions of the Education Code issues this
General School Services Credential
to
ALTHEA LOIS McROYAL JENKINS
This credential authorizes pervices described hereon.
Title
General Administration
Authorizations
52 ****
Service or Field:
Renewal
Grade Level(s)
K - 12
Valid
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OF
CHAIRMAN. COMMISSION FOR TEACHER
PREPARATION AND LICENSING
John PRESIDENT. the STATE DEARD or EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA
Peter L. ho Presti
EXECUTIVE DECRETARY, COMMISSION FOR
BUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
TEACHER PREPARATION AND LICENSING
see REVERSE FOR EXPLANATION OF CODES ITEMS
DECRETARY. STATE BOARD or REUCATION
No. GS76848
Reg. No. 435-56-0402
0025405
State of California
in accordance with provisions of the Education Code issues this
General School Services Credential
CHOOL DISTRICT
215
to
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ALTHEA LOIS JENKINS
DEGISTERET
MAR 31 1981
TYPE & TITLE
A771
This credential authorizes services described hereon.
Title
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COPY Pupil Personnel
L A. COUNTY,
SUPERINTENDENT OF. SCHOOLS
DEPT
Pupil Personnel Services
Authorizations
Valid
02-13-81 OFFICIAL
Services plus
****
Renewal
Psychology and
Supervision thereof.
Grade Level(s)
K
THE STATE THE STATE THE OF
Francisco CHAIRMAN, PREPARATION COMMISSION AND Jiming CENSING FOR TEACHER
Michael H. Kent
PRESIDENT. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA
Peter h. ho Presti
Wilseafilles
No. GT 107153
Reg. No.
435-56-0402
State of California
"
in accordance with provisions of the Education Code issues this
General Teaching Credential
to
ALTHEA LOIS MCROYAL JENKINS
This credential authorizes service as a teacher in the grade level(s) shown below, except in subjects or areas where
specialized preparation and certification thereof has been established and required.
Title
Secondary
Renewal
Grade Level(s)
7 - 12
Valid
1-17-78 for Life
OF
arthur B. myers
GREAT THE SEAL EUREKA AMERICAN THE STATE OF
Main of Duuker
CHAIRMAN, COMMISSION FOR TEACHER
PRESIDENT. STATE SOARD OF EDUCATION
PREPARATION AND LICENSING
CALIFORNIA
Peter L. ho Prasti
WilsenFiller
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, COMMISSION FOR
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
TEACHER PREPARATION AND LICENSING
SEE REVERSE FOR EXPLANATION OF CODED ITEMS
SECRETARY. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ISSUES THIS
LIFE DIPLOMA
TO ALTHEA LOIS DEGREE
It authorizes the holder to teach in any public elementary school in the state. It shall remain valid during
the life of the holder unless suspended or revoked in accordance with law.
Issued at Sacramento, California, on January 29, 1968.
STATE -
President, State Board of Education
Max Rafferty
CALIFORNIA
Superintendent of Public Instruction
8 LD 73889
and Secretary, State Board of Education
CALIFO NIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
No
3643
RS
File
2747-92
CERTIFICATE
sp
OF
Specialist Teacher in Reading
The State Department of Education, acting in accordance
with the authority vested in it, awards this certificate to
ALTHEA LOIS McROYAL DEGREE
This certificate, earned by meeting the requirements established by law and by the State Department of Education, authorizes the
older to serve as a specialist teacher in reading in a special elementary school reading instruction program conducted pursuant to
hapter 2.5 of Division 7 of the Education Code.
This certificate shall remain valid as long as the holder possesses a valid credential authorizing teaching in grades one, two and three.
SUED April 27, 1968
SEAL OF , THE
Max Rafferty
Suberintendent of Public Instruction: and
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 21, 1993
Ronnie S. Jenkins
President
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Eta Lambda Chapter
PO Box 92576
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Dear Ron:
Thank you for your kind words of congratulations.
I wish you luck in your run for Alpha Alumni Brother of the
Year. I'm sorry that I will be unable to comply with your
request for a letter from Mrs. Clinton supporting your candidacy;
she does not express a preference in any kind of competitive
event.
Sincerely
Maggie Williams
Chief of Staff to the First Lady
P.S. wish Much
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
1906
See
ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER
Post Office Box 92576
Eleane
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
PRESIDENT
April 1, 1993
Ronnie S. Jenkins
VICE PRESIDENT
Robert L. Harvey
Miss Maggie Williams
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
RECORDING SECRETARY
Herbert Cole
Washington, DC 20016.
Dear Miss Williams Maggie
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Stephen E. Randall
Congratulations on your new job. I was
surprised and excited to see you in your new
position. I know that you will do an
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
outstanding job. Good luck!
E. Dewitt Harris
I need your assistance. I need a letter in
TREASURER
support of my quest for Alpha Alumni Brother
Joseph Patterson
of the Year. Can you get a letter signed by
the President and or Mrs. Clinton?"
HISTORIAN
Arthur Anderson
I have enclosed information that you may use
to attest to my achievements.
CHAPLAIN
Adolphus L Dickerson
The General Convention will be held in New
Orleans,
Louisiana,
July
29-August
4.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR TO
THE SPHINX
George K. Robinson
INTAKE COORDINATOR
Hugh W. Sharp
SERGEANTS AT ARMS
Thank Ronnie Fraternally, Non President you S. Jenkins for this ind letter wras hop of support of
Charles L. Bell
Albert Weems
Guy Wood
PARLIAMENTARIAN
DeaRon
Lloyd Givens
BOARD MEMBERS AT
LARGE
Michael D. Easley
gurs, white Paronsof in any and toyou
Maurice Jenkins
Albert Watts
pre
send we
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hear Gloria -
Many thanks for your thoughts
and your prayers. your words have
helped to sustain me. Keep praying
we're not through this get -
Love maggre
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Gloria Johnson
Corporation for National Service
1100 Vermont Ave., NW
Room 9300
Washington, DC 20525
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 23, 1993
Ms. Jeri Jones
123 Blazing Star
Butler, PA 16001
Dear Ms. Jones:
Thank you very much for your letter of June 23, 1993. We
are honored to have received thousands of letters from concerned
citizens. I appreciate your taking the time to share your ideas.
At this point, the Health Care Task Force and the health care
reform working groups have terminated. I have therefore
forwarded your letter to the Office of Domestic Policy.
Your support of the Clinton Administration and your patience
are deeply appreciated. I hope that your situation is resolved
satisfactorily.
Sincerely,
Maggie Williams
Chief of Staff to the First Lady
sent to
Health
care.
hear caredaly
June 23. 1993
Margaret A. Williams
Chief of Staff
Below is a series of events that occurred in Greenville Regional
Hospital. Greenville, Pa. from June 4, 1993 thru June 15, 1993.
The patient involved was our Mother. Helen Machuga. At age 81 she
was very active, alert. and full of life. She was on the Board of
Directors of the Mercer County Association for the Retarded. On
June 4, 1993 she was to tour the CLA homes for the retarded for an
inspection. She also was active in religious education for the
retarded and the Interfaith Organization. On June 3. 1993 she
attended a church meeting.
June 4
10:30 A.M. fell and broke hip.
11:30 A.M. admitted to hospital and listed as a
healthy person
June 5
surgery canceled because blood platelets were low
Her roommate. who had surgery took care of her
during the night. Mom was agitated and calling for
her family. Nurses did not come in and roommate
said someone had to help the poor woman. Nurses
never called the family. Mother was in and out
of reality during the night and the nurses just
said she was old. senile and out of her environment.
On that same afternoon we saw a hypodermic needle
laying on the nightstand next to mom's bed.
June 6
At I P.M. Mom was out of reality witnessed by us.
We immediately went to the nurses and asked what was
wrong with my mother. Thev again said she was old
and out of her environment. We pushed for blood gas
tests. asked the nurses 10 check about a fat
embolism from bone marrow test because she was
getting worse. At 10:30 P.M. they gave her oxygen.
Wc stayed during the night and found out how they
treat old people. She was ignored and so were we.
June ?
We were constantly at the nurses station asking for
some kind of help and being totally ignored. Nurse
would come in for 5 min. , give darvocet or tylenol
and leave immediately. She never stayed long enough
to witness Mom's hallucinations or agitation.
Finally. at 6:00 A.M. we insisted the nurse call the
doctor. At this request she said "Do you want me to
get killed. it is 6:00 AM. " We said " if you
don't call we will."
Her Orthopedic Surgeon witnessed her hallucinations.
Cause could be demerol or steroids. We were
assured we did not have to stay the night and she
would be cared for properly. Mother had a bed sore
after 3 days in hospital. Nurse call button was on
the wall instead of next to her where she could
reach it. She got no sleep or rest Saturday or
Sunday night. She was constant motion and highly
agitated. But the nurses could not see this. She
was just old and out of her environment.
June 8
Dr. Lobe. said her condition was deteriorating and
he did not know why. She had an ecoli infection
and he had given her blood platelets. These were
eaten up by her system. (Only after her death did
we discover that she had another sleepless and
agitated night. She had been calling US and scream-
ing from 8 P.M. until 11 P.M. Finally. they put
her in the hall hed and all. We obtained this
information from her roommate.) Now this is 3
days without rest.
June 9
She pulled out her catheter during the night. At
9:30 A.M. her surgery was canceled. They gave her
a shot and it put her to sleep but her shoulders
were tensed. We left the hospital at 10:45 P.M.
assured that she would get quality care.
June 10
3:20 A.M. she is seizing and put on ventilator.
Her medical doctor said she had a stroke or
hemorrhage. All cat scans taken showed no stroke..
no hemorrhage.
June 11
Coma
June 12
Coma All 3 doctors on her case agree that she had
a brain stem stroke which would only show up on a
MRI. An MRI could not be done because she was or.
a ventilator.
June 15
9:45 P.M. death
We believe the stress she was put through all those sleepless days
contributed to the stroke she suffered. They can't prove to us
that she had 8 stroke and they can't prove the stress did not cause
her death. They had no compassion for old people. Why did they not
watch for stroke alleviate stress from the patient, comfort
her, or call her family. We had told them numerous time to call
US.
Some guidelines have to be implemented to protect our elderly. We
feel the First Lady could understand this since losing her Father.
She needs to address this in her Health Care Package.
If you need any further information. please contact us.
Judy Powell
Jeri Jones
220 Mitchell Road
12.1 Blazing Star
West Middlesex. PA 16159
Butler, PA 16001
(412) 528-2347
(412) 586-2983
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 6, 1993
Mr. Vernon Jordon, Jr., Esquire
Akin Gump Hauer & Feld
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Vernon,
I have received the correspondence
you sent from Carol Lennon and Thomas
Boyd. I will make sure that they are
handled appropriately.
Let's arrange to have lunch sometime
in the near Maggie future.
Sincerely
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date april 6,1993
MEMO FROM: MAGGIE WILLIAMS
Chief of Staff to the First Lady
TO:
Rahm Emanuel
Regina Montoya
Mark Gearan
Bernie Nussbaum
Janet Green
Howard Paster
Marcia Hale
John Podesta
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Charlotte Hayes
Carol Rasco
Alexis Herman
Bob Rubin
Nancy Hernreich
Eli Segal
Anthony Lake
Nancy Soderberg
Bruce Lindsey
G. Stephanopolous
Ira Magaziner
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Christine Varney
Mack McLarty
David Watkins
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The attached is for your:
Information
Advice
X
Action
COMMENTS:
Marj., Maggie didn't Know how insportant this was, but
thought Dia should see it since Hernon Solden
Sent it
Carol S. Lennon
Apartment 101C
517 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
March 22, 1993
Mr. Vernon Jordon, Jr., Esquire
Akin Gump Hauer & Feld
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Sir:
I have taken the liberty of sending this to you for two reasons. First, I believe that Mrs.
Clinton should have the information about military medical facilities, of which I have not
heard mention in connection with her Task Force. Second, perhaps some of the almost one
trillion dollars of tax funds from the World Bank/Alexander Gaus/EFGJacobi transaction,
which Federal Court (with Supreme Court support) has ordered Allen Greenspan, as
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, to release, can be used to alleviate medical and
health care problems. I ask you to hand this to Mrs. Clinton directly as her staff has no
need to know the details of the financial transaction.
Most Sincerely,
Carol A. Lennen
Carol S. Lennon
(Mrs. Lynwood B. Lennon)
301-840-2298
Carol S. Lennon
Apartment 101C
517 South Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
March 22, 1993
Hillary Rodham Clinton
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
I am sending this letter because I am concerned about the lack of health care for citizens
who can not afford it and a corresponding surplus for some who can better afford it. I
believe that my ideas for correcting some of this inequity will interest you. Also, perhaps
some of the almost one trillion dollars of tax funds from the World Bank/Alexander
Gaus/EFGJacobi transaction (I will discuss later) which Federal Court (with Supreme Court
support) has ordered Allen Greenspan, as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, to
release, can be used to alleviate medical and health care problems.
By way of qualification and authentication, I served in the Office of the Secretary of the
Army for several years, working in Legislative Liaison. My husband is a retired Army
Brigadier General with 32 years of service, nine of them in the Pentagon where he served
in the Army Staff (three tours), the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
First a thought about getting things done. Major changes in the structure of the U.S.
Government are mandatory if spending is to be cut deeply enough to reverse the trend
toward an increasingly larger deficit. Implementation of such sweeping changes is a
problem. Over the years, Blue Ribbon Panels have recommended less sweeping changes
than those which must now be accomplished. The usual procedure for managing the
recommendations of such panels has been to assign study teams to evaluate the impact of
their recommendations. When a study team completed its work, the department under
study would assign another team to "refine" the work of the first team. After two or three
rounds of this, interest would fade away and the matter would be laid quietly to rest. An
example of how things might work out is the result of a Blue Ribbon Panel appointed by
Harry Truman to tell him how to unify the military services which, at that time, consisted
of the War Department and the Navy Department. The Panel recommended creation of
a Department of Defense with the unified services subordinate to it. The implementation;
however, saw the new Department of Defense created as an umbrella over the new
Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy, and the
Marine Corps, thus giving the President five entities with which to deal rather than the
former two. Subsequent efforts to reduce that particular structure have consistently failed.
Hillary Rodham Clinton - page 3
The only way to make major architectural changes in the structure of the government is by
Presidential edict with a fixed schedule for implementation. This, of course, must be made
at least semi-palatable to the Congress before the fact if mutiny is to be avoided.
Now let us turn to public health and medical care. My husband and I have lived in several
parts of this nation and have sampled the medical support afforded by all elements of the
military establishment. We are more than passing familiar with the three major medical
establishments which support the military forces. There also are two other major medical
establishments in this nation; those of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Public
Health Service.
All five of these establishments operate hospitals and clinics at many locations. At every
military post, camp, and station there is a medical facility operated by the Army, Navy, or
Air Force (some 500 of them). In many cases several major medical facilities exist within
a few blocks of each other. On every Indian reservation (and off the reservations as well)
there are medical facilities operated by the Public Health Service (the number 117 comes
to mind). In many of our cities there are medical facilities operated by the Department of
Veterans Affairs (the number 97 comes to mind).
In each of the five cases there is a set of administrative staff people who are highly paid for
arguing in favor of the budgets that support these facilities. Also, in every case there is a
set of research and development facilities. In the case of the military medical estab-
lishment, there is a policy-making colony in the Office of the Secretary of Defense as well
as a medical school that trains doctors. All of them have major medical facilities in the
National Capitol area and in other cities. In San Antonio, Texas, there are Army, Air
Force, and VA major medical facilities. Several other such examples exist.
After some study of this picture, in full realization of the impact of implementation of my
ideas, and in the belief that you are sincere in your stated desire to improve health care for
those who need it, we offer the following thoughts:
1.
Combine the medical elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs with the Public Health Service element of the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS). Keep the combined health and medical elements in
HHS, but rename it the Department of Public Health and Medicine (PHM).
Any public mention of this proposition will draw howls of anguish from everyone in any of
the affected entities. Left to the usual Congressional mandate approach, nothing would
ever happen. This is one sacred cow that must simply be slaughtered by edict.
Given implementation, one of the first issues, of course, will be deciding on the uniform.
Obviously it makes no difference which uniform they wear. In fact, they could continue to
wear their currently owned uniforms.
Hillary Rodham Clinton - page 4
One objection that would be unanimously supported by the military services concerns the
matter of medical support to their combat forces. The solution is a simple one. All
members of the medical establishment eligible to serve with the military forces (age and
physical condition) would be required to undergo basic military training courses. At
milestones in their careers they would be considered for attendance at more advanced
courses offered at military colleges. Some of them could be detailed to serve with combat
units in regular training. During such service they would provide medical care for troops
in those units. This latter aspect simply replicates what is done now.
The Department of Veterans Affairs would be left with responsibility for veterans benefits,
cemetery operations, and a large planning and management staff. If the cemetery
operations were passed to the National Park service and the veterans benefits element to
the Defense Department, the only things and people left in the Department would be the
management superstructure and seven regional public affairs offices; all surplus to any
definition of need. Another few hundred spaces saved.
2.
Reduce the number of people at the top of the new PHM. As an example
of the economies to be realized, consider the following: When the Army reorganized its
nearby installations into the Military District of Washington (MDW), it saved several
General Officer slots by consolidating command, planning, and management functions, then
down-grading each installation commander to the grade of Colonel and making the
Commander, MDW, responsible for overall command, planning, and management. This left
the operating staff at each installation under control of a Colonel as Deputy Commander.
By combining the six medical planning and management staffs as they now exist in DOD,
Army, Navy, Air Force, PHS, and Veterans Affairs into a single staff with a combined
mission, major economies in scale can be realized. For example, the Surgeon General of
the United States might have a three-star rank. His General Staff might include Deputy
Surgeons General for (1) Plans and Operations, (2) Logistics, (3) Research and Develop-
ment, and (4) Personnel, all at the two-star level. His Special Staff might include (1)
General Counsel, (2) Comptroller, and (3) Inspector General, all at the one-star level.
3.
Moving from Departmental to the local level, combine the operations of
medical facilities in a given metropolitan area. In the case of the National Capitol Area,
The National Institutes of Health, the National Naval Medical Center, Walter Reed General
Hospital, Malcolm Grow USAF Hospital, De Witt Army Hospital, Veterans Affairs Medical
Center (all major medical facilities) and several assorted clinics would fall under centralized
management and operation. The six command and staff (planning and management)
elements could be collapsed into one with the presently designated Chief of Staff at each
facility being redesignated Deputy Commander. Five sets of commanders and most of their
staffs could be eliminated. The local commander might have a staff that replicates that
described above, but at lower grades.
Hillary Rodham Clinton - page 5
4.
Now an important new feature. In addition to continuing the present support
to authorized persons, make the combined medical facilities available to all who need
medical care and can not afford it. There is no perfect solution to definition of afford-
ability. Any solution will have its detractors. A start would be to let those now demonstra-
bly receiving welfare payments use the facilities. Other arrangements could follow as
experience is gained.
5.
Consolidate similar functions. It seems quite feasible to eliminate many staff
positions by reducing redundancy of functions. For example, there is no reason for the
National Institutes of Health, the National Naval Medical Center, and Walter Reed each
to maintain major cardiac care facilities. Consolidate them as well as the supporting
research and thereby improve the total support to those who need their services. If the
health and medical research facilities now in existence were to be combined under single
centralized management with authority to allocate resources, their combined capability
would be truly awesome and would strongly contribute to solving some of our thornier
problems such as effective treatment for AIDS, cancer, and heart disease.
6.
A point of major importance and impact. STOP closing the medical facilities
at the military bases scheduled for closing. Go ahead and close the bases, but keep the
medical facilities in operation. They provide medical care to large numbers of retired
people whose need will be undiminished by the closings. If idea #4 (above) also is
implemented, these facilities would continue to operate at capacity. Keep on assigning
people to operate them. Many of them are modern, well-equipped, state-of-the-art
operations. Closing them is grossly wasteful. They should become a vital part of the
Department of Public Health and Medicine. They would provide valuable medical care to
those who can not afford it as well as to retired government employees who live nearby.
Most of them come with staff residence quarters in place. Their maintenance could be
done under contract with local small businesses, thus taking up some of the slack caused
by the closings.
7.
Explore ways in which the new Department could render assistance to those
hospitals, clinics, and rural doctors now in a marginally viable condition. One idea might
be to assign doctors and nurses (on rotation?). Another might be to negotiate joint
ventures between the PHM and marginal medical facilities. In some cases PHM might
simply take over failing facilities.
w/d
I have enclosed copies of several sheets from the Federal Yellow Book of 1988 to identify
the size and locations of some of the elements mentioned above.
Completely unrelated to health and medical care is the matter of reduction of people on
the government payroll. Aside from reducing the numbers of staff people supporting the
President, members of Congress, and Cabinet Departments (how about trying reduction of
each element of the Government by ten per cent per year for four years? That is only about
Hillary Rodham Clinton - page 6
three times normal attrition.), there are some 70 independent agencies out there. Some are
purely ceremonial or emblematic, most of have little to offer, and many could be eliminated.
The remaining few with utility could be wrapped into one or another of the Cabinet
Departments in accordance with missions and functions. Major savings are possible there.
One other thing keeps re-impressing itself into my husband's indignity. Recently, in
anticipation of reaching his 65th birthday and passing from CHAMPUS to MEDICARE,
he has had occasion to deal with the Social Security Administration, the Health Care
Financing Administration, and the General Services Administration. He learned again some
things that might be of interest to you:
The workers in those agencies are present from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
While in the cafeteria of GSA at 8:30 AM he saw serving lines operating at
near capacity. They check in and THEN go to breakfast.
They DO take time out for lunch.
He expects that they get paid for 40 hours per week.
He suspects that other agencies operate similarly.
The final item which I will mention is an activity referred to as the World Bank/Alexander
Gaus/EFGJacobi Deal. My husband and I are two of several hundred people who have
been directly involved since the spring of 1990 in locating, tracking, and trying to have these
privately owned funds released from government control. We, along with many entrepre-
neurs, and small businesses expect to be paid, and many educational and charitable
organizations expect to receive major contributions. In addition to those to be paid, there
are several thousand (bankers, lawyers, investment bankers, court personnel, government
officials, friends and families, etc.) who continue to follow the transaction with daily checks
being made on its status. I do hope that President Clinton and Vice President Gore are
aware that so many people have followed and have knowledge of the following:
The seemingly endless machinations by government officials, first to divert the
funds, then to conceal them, then to avoid releasing them;
The in camera hearings in Federal Court of complaints brought against the
Federal Reserve Board by the World Bank with findings supporting World Bank;
The Supreme Court order (supported by 9-0, 7-2, and 6-3 votes) to Chairman,
Federal Reserve, to release the funds (the latter vote was on releasing the funds prior to
the 1992 election);
The Court's findings of culpability against the Federal Reserve, the Treasury,
and the FDIC, resulting in many petitions for amnesty and clemency being filed and, of
course, Chairman Greenspan's petition being approved;
Hillary Rodham Clinton - page 7
Some 1,320 banks holding funds in special government accounts for this
transaction; and
$70 billion in Japanese bonds repurchased by the Japanese government about
two weeks ago.
Obviously, President Clinton will honor the Court order. He would, probably, desire to
have the finds released to those who own them, but might also want to retain control of the
tax funds for later release. For example, if those tax funds were released to the U.S.
Treasury late in 1996, or in semi-annual increments beginning in late 1993, it would look
like a result of President Clinton's new economic policy and might tend to make a hero of
him.
One other factor. Some of the people watching the transaction are strong supporters of
Ross Perot. He is sure to know the full history of the transaction from arrival of the funds
in Morgan Guaranty in 1989 to their release. It goes without saying that he will know about
the tax treaty and the final amount involved. Now you can be sure that he will be watching
and criticizing how the funds are accounted for publicly as well as how their use is explained
to the public.
I understand that some foreign leaders and banks object to a U.S holding company
(Alexander Gaus's First Central Holding) owning such large equity positions in them. A
simple solution is available for this. Each of the affected banks could transfer stock shares
to a designated holding entity that is barred from selling them (except to the bank that
issued them) or trading them for the purpose of merging banks (Federal Reserve Board?
World Bank?). That entity could use the stock as collateral for a loan from a consortium
of sources that might include other banks and the U.S. Treasury. The loan would be passed
through to the banks that transferred stock in proportion to the current market value of
such stock. Each such bank would then be enabled to pay the total amount due from it
and, further, would have the privilege of repurchasing its shares from the holder as its
operations might permit.
An important final thought. The longer the Clinton administration permits delay in
releasing the funds to continue, the more the responsibility and liability are likely to be
shifted from President Bush to President Clinton.
Hillary Rodham Clinton - page 8
I have written these things in the spirit of changing a monolithic and lethargic medical care
system in a way that will improve its service to the public. I hope that my thoughts are of
some use to you.
Most Sincerely,
Caros D. Lerron
Carol S. Lennon
(Mrs. Lynwood B. Lennon)
301-840-2295