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ABRAMSON K, SMITH CM, WEINSTEIN P WEINSTEIN P, RAINES F, GIBBONS M, PETERSON RK, PANERALI K, SMITH_BD, WEINSTEIN D, WHITE_B, MORAN_K, WALKER A, SCHAEFER V, GOLDBERG JS, HOLSTEIN E, SPERLING G, ABERNATHY P, WARREN M, WARREN W, JONES RE, SILVERMAN S SILVERMAN S, SMITH_P, WILLIAMS MA, GREEN_M, ANGELL J ANGELL J, DONNELLY RE, MCKIERNAN K, HAAS_L, SCHWARTZ K, SCHWARTZ N, WALKER C WALKER C, ADAMS_G, REED_B, HOGAN_L, FOLEY_M, LEVIN_P, OLIVER A, DENTON M, Alan B., Alecia, Alice E. Shuffield, Alicia K., Alison C., Alphonse Maldon, Ananias Blocker, Andrew M., Angus S., Anita, Anna M., Anne H., Annette E., Ann M., April K., Barbara, Barry B. Anderson, Barry J. Toiv, Barry T., Ben A., Bernard H., Bruce D., Bruce K. Sasser, Bruce W. McConnell, Charles, Charles E. Kieffer, Charles R. Marr, Christopher R., Constance J. Bowers, Daniel C., Daniel M. Tangherlini, David E., David H., David J., Deborah L, Douglas B., Edward Brigham, Edward M., E. Holly, Elena Kagan, Elisa, Elizabeth M., Ellen J., Eugene M., Francis S. Redburn, Gary L. Bennethum, Harry G. Meyers, Ingrid M. Schroeder, Jack D. Fellows, Jacob J. Lew, Jake, James, James A. Brown, james b. kazel, James C. Murr, Jane T., janet e. irwin, Janet L. Graves, Janet R. Forsgren, Jeffrey A. Farkas, Jennifer Palmieri, Jill, Jill M. Blickstein, John, John A., Joseph J., Julie E., Justine F. Rodriguez, Karen L., Kate P., Kathleen, Kathryn B., Keith J. Fontenot, Kenneth S. Apfel, Larry R. Matlack, Laura S. Marcus, Linda, Lisa M., Louisa, Lucia A. Wyman, Mark A., Mary E., Mary Jo, Mathew C. Blum, Melinda D. Haskins, Melissa, Melissa Y. Cook, Michael A., Michael W., Nancy A. Min, Nancy L., Nicholas B., Patricia E., Peter Jacoby, Peter R. Orszag, Phebe N., Philip A., Philip R., Phillip, Rebecca R., Rhodia D., Ricardo M., Richard A., Richard J., Richard P. Emery, Robert B., Robert E., Robert G., Robert J., Robert M., Robert S., Rodney G., Roger L., Ronald M., Russell W. Horwitz, S., Sally, Sarah A. Bianchi, Scott, Shelley N. Fidler, Stacey L. Rubin, Steven D. Aitken, Steven J., Steven L., Susanne D., Sylvia M. Mathews, Thomas C., T. J., Todd, Toni S. Hustead, William A. Halter |
TO: DIRECTOR FRANK RAINES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR JACK LEW
DEPUTY DIRECTOR JOHN KOSKINEN
FROM: OMB LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DATE: MAY 6, 1997
SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE REPORT
The Senate continues to debate the Bosnia/Disaster Supplemental, though no
significant progress was made on the most contentious issues. Meanwhile,
the House Rules Committee today postponed their consideration of the bill
until next week at a time to be determined.
Senator Lott asserted that the Democrats are delaying disaster assistance
to needy victims by filibustering the bill, pending resolution of the
automatic continuing resolution. Senator Daschle denied that any such
filibuster was underway and that, in fact, it was DemocratsD, desire to
expedite consideration of the bill. Senate Democrats are circulating a
letter to the President saying they would vote to sustain his veto if he
vetoed the supplemental because of the automatic continuing resolution.
The letter currently has 37 signatures.
CONGRESS TODAY (5/6):
SENATE
The Senate continued consideration of S. 672, the Bosnia/Disaster
Assistance Supplemental, and adopted the Grams amendment, regarding the
depository disaster relief act, by a vote of 98 to O. Senator Reid today
offered his amendment to strike the Endangered Species Act waiver.
[SAP sent, 5/5: D&Based on the Senate Committee bill, which included
the automatic continuing resolution, the President had
indicated that he would veto it because it includes
strongly objectionable extraneous provisions.D8]
HOUSE
Continued consideration of H.R. 2 - Housing Opportunity and Responsibility
Act of 1997 (Open Rule)
[SAP sent, 4/30: Administration supports many of the billD,s objectives,
but opposes the bill unless it is amended]
While under consideration, the House considered the following amendments:
o Rejected (140-286) Watt amendment regarding individuals who
perform work pursuant to the bill, work not less than
minimum wage.
o Rejected (158-253) Frank amendment to make the community work and
self-sufficiency contracts optional if
insufficient funds are available
Considered the following two bills under suspension of the rule:
Passed (voice vote) H.R. 1463, the Customs USTR / ITC Authorization bill
[No SAP -- No objection, informally]
Considered but postponed the vote on H.Res. 93 - Regarding the BLS and
adjustments to the CPI. The vote will occur on Wednesday.
[No SAP-- a resolution)
CONGRESS TOMORROW (5/7)
SENATE
Convene at 9:30 am to continue consideration of S. 672, the
Bosnia/Disaster Assistance Supplemental. A cloture vote, filed by the
Leadership on Monday, will occur at 10:00 a.m.
[SAP sent, 5/5: D&Based on the Senate Committee bill, which included
the automatic continuing resolution, the President had
indicated that he would veto it because it includes
strongly objectionable extraneous provisions.D8]
HOUSE
Convene at 10:00 am
Vote on H.Res. 93, regarding the BLS and adjustments to the CPI. The
House considered the bill in TuesdayD,s session under suspension of the
rule, and ordered but postponed a vote.
Continue consideration of H.R. 2 - Housing Opportunity and Responsibility
1\ct of 1997 (Open Rule)
[SAP sent, 4/30: Administration supports many of the billD,s objectives,
but opposes the bill unless it is amended]
Consider H.R. 478 - Flood Prevention Act (Open Rule) (likely on Wednesday)
[SAP sent, 5/2: Interior Secretary would recommend veto]
CONGRESS -- LONG-TERM SCHEDULE
SENATE
The Senate aims to complete consideration of S. 672, the Bosnia/Disaster
Assistance Supplemental, on Wednesday, May 7th, or Thursday, May 8th.
The Senate will likely take up the following items prior to the Memorial
Day recess:
Partial Birth Abortion legislation (likely to follow consideration of the
Supplemental)
[House SAP sent, 3/21: President will veto]
S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace
[SAP pending: President will veto]
Budget Resolution (possible the week of May 19th)
HOUSE
Thursday, May 8th
Convene at 11:00 am to consider H.R. 3 - Juvenile Crime Control Act of
1997 (likely on Thursday)
[SAP pending]
Friday, May 9th
No Votes
11:15 PM 06 May 1997
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Alice E. Shuffield |
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PETERSON RK, WARREN W, WARREN M, ABERNATHY P, SPERLING G, HOGAN L, WEINSTEIN P, DIRECTOR FRANK RAINES, SMITH P, LEVIN P, SCHWARTZ K, GREEN M, MORAN K, WHITE B, GOLDBERG_JS, DENTON M, ABRAMSON K, OLIVER A, SCHWARTZ N, MCKIERNAN K, DONNELLY RE, SILVERMAN S, ADAMS G, JONES RE, HOLSTEIN E, PANERALI K, GIBBONS M, WEINSTEIN D, WALKER A, SMITH CM, HAAS L, SCHAEFER V, RAINES F, Alan B., Alecia, Alice E. Shuffield, Alicia, Alison C., Alphonse Maldon, Ananias Blocker, Andrew, Angus S., Angus S. King, Anita, Anna M., Anne H., Annette E., Ann M., April K., Barbara, Barry B. Anderson, Barry J. Toiv, Barry T., Ben A., Bernard H., Bruce D., Bruce K. Sasser, Bruce N. Reed, Bruce W. McConnell, Charles, Charles E. Kieffer, Charles R. Marr, Christopher F. Walker, Christopher R., Constance J. Bowers, Daniel C., Daniel M. Tangherlini, David E., David H., David J., Deborah L, Douglas B., Edward Brigham, Edward M., E. Holly, Elena Kagan, Elisa, Elizabeth M., Ellen J., Eugene M., Francis S. Redburn, Gary L. Bennethum, Harry G. Meyers, Ingrid M. Schroeder, Jack D. Fellows, Jacob J. Lew, Jake, James A. Brown, james b. kazel, James C. Murr, James J. Jukes, Jane T., janet e. irwin, Janet L. Graves, Janet R. Forsgren, Jeffrey A. Farkas, Jennifer Palmieri, Jill M. Blickstein, John, John A., John C. Angell, Joseph J., Julie E., Justine F. Rodriguez, Karen L., Kate P., Kathleen, Kathryn B., Keith J. Fontenot, Kenneth S. Apfel, Larry R. Matlack, Laura S. Marcus, Linda, Lisa M., Louisa, Lucia A. Wyman, Mark A., Martha Foley, Mary E., Mary Jo, Mathew C. Blum, Melinda D. Haskins, Melissa, Melissa Y. Cook, Michael A., Michael W., Nancy A. Min, Nancy L., Nicholas B., Patricia E., Peter Jacoby, Peter R. Orszag, Phebe N., Philip A., Philip R., Phillip, Rebecca R., Rhodia D., Ricardo M., Richard A., Richard J., Richard P. Emery, Robert B., Robert E., Robert G., Robert J., Robert M., Robert S., Rodney G., Roger L., Ronald M., Russell W. Horwitz, Sally, Sarah A. Bianchi, Scott, Shelley N. Fidler, Stacey L. Rubin, Steven D. Aitken, Steven J., Steven L., Susanne D., Sylvia M. Mathews, Thomas C., T. J., Todd, Toni S. Hustead, William A. Halter |
Message Creation Date was at 7-MAY-1997 04:05:00
TO: DIRECTOR FRANK RAINES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR JACK LEW
DEPUTY DIRECTOR JOHN KOSKINEN
FROM: OMB LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DATE: MAY 6, 1997
SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE REPORT
The Senate continues to debate the Bosnia/Disaster Supplemental, though no
significant progress was made on the most contentious issues. Meanwhile, the
House Rules Committee today postponed their consideration of the bill until
next week at a time to be determined.
Senator Lott asserted that the Democrats are delaying disaster assistance to
needy victims by filibustering the bill, pending resolution of the automatic
continuing resolution. Senator Daschle denied that any such filibuster was
underway and that, in fact, it was DemocratsD, desire to expedite consideration
of the bill. Senate Democrats are circulating a letter to the President saying
they would vote to sustain his veto if he vetoed the supplemental because of
the automatic continuing resolution. The letter currently has 37 signatures.
CONGRESS TODAY (5/6):
SENATE
The Senate continued consideration of S. 672, the Bosnia/Disaster As sistance
Supplemental, and adopted the Grams amendment, regarding the deposi tory
disaster relief act, by a vote of 98 to o. Senator Reid today offered his
amendment to strike the Endangered Species Act waiver.
[SAP sent, 5/5: D&Based on the Senate Committee bill, which included the
automatic continuing resolution, the President had indicated that he would
veto it because it includes strongly obj ectionable extraneous provisions. DB]
HOUSE
Continued consideration of H. R. 2 - Housing Opportunity and Respons ibili ty Act
of 1997 (Open Rule)
[SAP sent, 4/30: Administration supports many of the billD, s obj ect i ves, but
opposes the bill unless it is amended)
While under consideration, the House considered the following amendments:
o Rejected (140-286) Watt amendment regarding individuals who perform work
pursuant to the bill, work not less than minimum wage.
o Rejected (158-253) Frank amendment to make the community work and
self-sufficiency contracts optional if insufficient funds are available
Considered the following two bills under suspension of the rule:
Passed (voice vote) H.R. 1463, the Customs USTR / lTC Authorization bill
[No SAP -- No objection, informally)
Considered but postponed the vote on H. Res. 93 - Regarding the BLS a.nd
adjustments to the CPl. The vote will occur on Wednesday.
[No SAP-- a resolution)
CONGRESS TOMORROW (5/7)
SENATE
Convene at 9 :}O am to continue consideration of S. 672, the Bosnia/Disaster
Assistance Supplemental. A cloture vote, filed by the Leadership on Monday,
will occur at 10:00 a.m.
[SAP sent, 5/5: D&Based on the Senate Committee bill, which included the
automatic continuing resolution, the President had indicated that he would
veto it because it includes strongly objectionable extraneous provisions .DB]
HOUSE
Convene at 10:00 am
Vote on H. Res. 93, regarding the BLS and adjustments to the CPI. The House
considered the bill in TuesdayD, s session under suspension of the rule, and
ordered but postponed a vote.
Continue consideration of H.R. 2 - Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act
of 1997 (Open Rule)
[SAP sent, 4/30: Administration supports many of the billD, s objectives, but
opposes the bill unless it is amended)
Consider H. R. 478 - Flood Prevention Act (Open Rule) (likely on Wednesday)
[SAP sent, 5/2: Interior Secretary would recommend veto)
CONGRESS LONG-TERM SCHEDULE
SENATE
The Senate aims to complete consideration of S. 672, the Bosnia/Disaster
Assistance Supplemental, on Wednesday, May 7th, or Thursday, May 8th.
The Senate will likely take up the. following items prior to the Memorial Day
recess:
Partial Birth Abortion legislation (likely to follow consideration of the
Supplemental)
[House SAP sent, 3/21: President will veto)
S. 4, Family Friendly Workplace
[SAP pending: President will veto)
Budget Resolution (possible the week of May 19th)
HOUSE
Thursday, May 8th
Convene at 11:00 am to consider H.R. 3 - Juvenile Crime Control Act of 1997
(likely on Thursday)
[SAP pending)
Friday, May 9th
No Votes
RECO,':} TYPE: PRESIDSNTIAL (NOTES MAIL)
CHEATOE: Christopher C. Jennings ( CN=Christopher C. Jennings/OU=OPD/O=EOP [ OPD 1
CRSATImJ DATE/TIME: 6-MAY-1997 21:16:20.00
SU'3JECT: FDA Commissioner
TO: Elena Kagan ( CN=Elena Kagan/OU=OPD/O=EOP @ EOP [ OPD 1
READ:UNKNOWN
Th"olr"day afternoon and Friday we are bringing in candidates for FDA
Co;"",issioneo: Eor interviews. If you are at all available/interested in
being part oE the panel of interviewers, you input would be much
appr~ciated. Let me know.
Thanks
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