The materials in FOIA 2020-0560-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2020-0560-F contains materials from agencies and individuals including the White House, members of Congress, and members of the public....Read more
The materials in FOIA 2020-0560-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2020-0560-F contains materials from agencies and individuals including the White House, members of Congress, and members of the public. The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Alphabetical Files contain articles, books, brochures, cards, envelopes, forms, identification cards, letters, memoranda, notes, papers, petitions, photographs, receipts, telegrams, and worksheets. Subjects covered include the general situation in Romania, Romanian orphans and struggles to adopt, assistance with personal issues involving Romania (healthcare, immigration, employment, etc.), "most favored nation" (MFN) trade status with Romania, economic assistance to Romania, and visa issuance. The WHORM Subject File categories contain agreements, executive orders, forms, letters, memoranda, notes, press releases, and proclamations from the general public, Congress, and the Bush administration. Subjects include ambassador selection and resignations, "most favored nation" (MFN) status for Romania, and challenges faced by Romania after communist rule, the President's waiver of the Jackson-Vanik amendment of the Trade Act of 1974, an Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States and Romania, Romania's eligibility for U.S. Export-Import Bank support, and correspondence detailing trips to Romania by members of Congress and administration officials. The Staff and Office Files contain articles, biographies, brochures, business cards, cables, envelopes, forms, letters, lists, memoranda, notes, papers, proclamations, reports, resumes, and treaties. Subjects include Romanian orphans; elections/politics in Romania; ambassadorial candidates, recommendations for ambassadorship, and personnel matters for ambassador to Romania; children's assistance organizations; relations between Moldova and Romania; forms such as personnel data forms, NSC/S Profile sheets, fax cover sheets, White House Correspondence Tracking Worksheets, and requests for appointments; economic assistance to Romania; immigration issues; support for MFN status for Hungary; an investment treaty with Romania; correspondence from the public regarding points for improvement in the U.S.-Romania relationship; and memoranda regarding trade agreements with Romania, ambassadorial nominations, Romanian children, legislative referrals, an investment treaty with Romania, meetings with Romanian officials, and observing elections in Romania. There are also papers detailing a trade agreement with Romania, the democratization process, and economic development in Eastern Europe. Included are a proclamation from the people of Romania, reports on ambassadorial nominations, Romanian children, meetings with Romanian officials, and U.S. assistance to Romania. These records also include a copy of the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Romania Concerning the Reciprocal Encouragement and Protection of Investment. The following is a list of documents and folders responsive to FOIA 2020-0560-F. Please note that a single asterisk "*" indicates that the document, folder, or category was processed in response to a previous request or systematically. Read less