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FOIA Number: 2012-0741-F
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This is not a textual record. This is used as an
administrative marker by the William J. Clinton
Presidential Library Staff.
Collection/Record Group:
Clinton Presidential Records
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Public Liaison
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Alexis Herman/Ruby Moy
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5073
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African American Accomplishments
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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White House Office of Communications Research
OEOB Room 197
Washington, D.C. 20500
Tel. (202) 456-7845
MM 23 1995
Fax (202) 456-2239/2539
DATE:
1/23/95
TO: Alexis
FAX?
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456-2983
FROM:
Jun (Research)
Number of Pages to Follow: 2
NOTES:
If you have any questions or problems with this transmission, please telephone (202) 456-7845 BT:90
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January 1995
AFRICAN AMERICAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ECONOMY:
The economy created 5.6 million new jobs in the first 23 months of this
Administration.
For adult African Americans, the unemployment rate dipped to 9.8% in
December the first time it has dropped below 10% since August 1974.
(When President Clinton took office in January 1993, the unemployment
rate for African American adults was 14.2%.)
Lowest "misery index" in 20 years.
EDUCATION:
Signed the Student Loan Reform Act, August 10, 1993.
Signed the National Service Act. September 21, 1993.
Signed the Goals 2000: Educate America Act.
Signed the School-to-Work Act on May 4, 1994.
Signed the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act.
Increased Head Start funding by $760 million.
Introduced the Reemployment Act,
CIVIL RIGHTS:
The Administration argued in federal court to wxpand the interpretation of
the Voting Rights Act.
The Justice Department Civil Rights Division filed a record 140 cases last
year to enforce fair housing laws, a 35% increase from thenumber of cases
filed in 1992.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has agressively fought
to knock down discrimatory barriers, acribely intervening to integrate a
once segregated public housing complex in Vidor, Texas.
The Treasury Department, working with the Justice Department, ordered a
Mississippi bank that denied loans because of race to implement a remedial
lending plan for minority customers.
CRIME:
Signed a tough $30 billion Crime Bill, September 13, 1994
Signed the Brady Bill, November 30, 1993.
Signed the Assault Weapons Ban.
On the way to putting 100,000 new police on the street.
Signed the Police Hiring Supplement, which awards $200 million for
community policing.
Expanded funding for the SAFE Schools Initiative.
REINVENTING GOVERNMENT:
Appointed the most diverse Cabinet and Administration in history.
Members of the Clinton cabinet include 4 African Americans, two
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Hispanics and six women.
President Clinton has to date nominated 31 African American to the
Federal bench 22% of his total federal bench nominations.
Conducted a National Performance Review of the Federal Government.
Already cut the Federal Workforce by 100,000 :- on the way to lowest
level in 30 years.
HEALTH CARE:
Introduced the Health Care Security Act, November 20, 1993.
Signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, February 5, 1993.
Signed a comprehensive Child Immunization Plan.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Created nine Economic Empowerment Zones and 95 Enterprise
Communities.
Signed the Community Development Banking Bill, September 23, 1994.
Introduced the Housing and Community Development Act of 1993.
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN:
Expanded the Earned Income Tax Credit by $21 billion over five years.
Introduced the Work and Responsibility Act comprehensive welfare
reform.
Passed the Family Support and Preservation Program.
Issued the Federal Plan to End Homelessness.
Passed major funding increases for homeless programs in both Houses.
Approved 24 waivers to states permitting comprehensive welfare reform
demonstrations.
POLITICAL REFORM:
Signed the National Voter Registration Act (Motor-Voter), May 20, 1993.
This expands voting rights for all, including the poor and the young, by
creating new, more accessible voter registration locations.
ENVIRONMENT:
The EPA identified 20 environmental justice pilot projects to be undertaken
across the country to redevelop contaminated sites in low-income
communities and turn them into useable space, creating jobs and enhancing
community development.
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(AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY TALKING FOINTS)
CLINTON ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Family and Medical Leave Act, February 5, 1993.
This is an historic effort to allow working Americans unpaid time off work
to care for a sick relative or a new child Over 42 million workers are
covered by the new law and it is estimated that as many as 2.5 mi Eon
workers will take advantage of it annually.
Student Loan Reform Act, August 10, 1993.
The new direct student loan program will enable 20 million borrowers to
consolidate their guaranteed loans into direct loans. Borrowers will benefit
from lower fees and the option of income contingent repayment -- taxpayers
will save at least $4.3 billion over five years.
Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities, August 10, 1993.
After a decade of failed attempts, President Clinton championed the passage
of this legislation, which uses tax incentives and flexible grants to promote
economic empowerment and private-sector job creation in 104 distressed
communities across America. Over 500 communities took up the "EZ"
challenge, developing comprehensive strategies and forging
unprecedented partnerships for community renewal that made all
applicants winners.
National Service Act, September 21, 1993.
In 1994, 20,000 AmeriCorps members (more than served during the largest
year of the Peace Corps) tutored students, immunized children. reclaimed
parks and patrolled streets and in return received education awards that
make college or job training more affordable. AmeriCorps is scheduled to
increase to 33,000 members in FY1995, with a total over the first three
years of 100,00- Americans serving our country.
The Brady Act, November 30, 1993.
After stalling for several years in Congress, the Brady Bill became law
under the leadership of President Clinton. The Act requires a five-day
waiting period during which all potential handgun purchasers are required
to submit to a background check. $100 million has been appropriated for
implementation in FY1995 and another $50 million is authorized for the
next fiscal year.
Goals 2000: Educate America Act, March 31, 1994.
The Goals 2000 bill codifies the National Education Goals and offers grants
to states that commit themselves to specific plans for systemic reform of K-
12 education. Already 41 states and territories have received federal
grants. Funding for Goals 2000 in FY1995 will be $403 million.
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School-to-Work Act, May 4, 1994.
A crucial element of the Administration's lifelong learning agenda, this
landmark legislation will provide venture capital to spark a nationwide
system for moving America's young people smoothly from the classroom to a
job with a future. This year, all states. plus the District of Columbi: and
Puerto Rico, have received funds for planning their school-to-work programs
and eight states and 15 localities will receive grants to implement their
programs.
The Crime Bill, September 13, 1994.
The $30 billion Crime Bill attacks crime by adding 100,000 police officers,
funding comprehensive prevention programs and building more prisons.
The legislation also includes strong punishment for criminals by E xpanding
the number of offenses eligible for the death penalty and implementing
"three-strikes-and-your-out" for repeat violent offenders.
Assault Weapons Ban, September 13, 1994.
President Clinton successfully challenged gun interests to ban 19 specific
types of deadly assault weapons while simultaneously protecting hunters
rights by exempting over 650 hunting rifles.
Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act,
September 23, 1994.
This legislation creates a national network of non-traditional grassroots
community lending institutions and will inject $4.8 billion of capital into
economically distressed urban and rural areas.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Alexis - -
A reminder
JAN 23 1995
2 events
1) African American
weath laying
(2/1- No poths)
2) Menical Salute
to African Americans
C Constitution Hall
(2/17 w Potus yes yes)
- Billy