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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Puerto Rico This series contains materials primarily relating to the question of whether or not Puerto Rico should be admitted as a state. President Bush carries on a dialogue with a number of prominent Puerto Rican politicians-Rafael Hernandez Colon, Miriam J. Ramirez de Ferrer, Luis A. Ferre, and Arturo J. Gusman. In addition, there is information concerning S. 244-Puerto Rico Status Referendum Act, which generates a considerable amount in the way of draft testimony and draft …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on South Carolina This series contains materials relating to the necessity of federal disaster assistance for the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo; Senator Strom Thurmond urging President Bush to bring to a halt the perception that South Carolina was losing military assets, such as the transfer of units and ships from Charleston Navy Base to a new facility in Ingleside, Texas, because of diminishing political influence; and the circumstances that caused Debourdieu, a project on …
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Series Subject Files on Rhode Island This series contains materials relating to Rhode Island's 1990 state budget and Governor Edward DiPrete's 1989 State of the State Message. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171666 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on New Jersey This series contains materials relating to a possible state law denying AFDC-dependent women welfare benefits for any child born while the woman is on welfare, the support of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation for the state's application for $412 million in reimbursement for a disproportionate share of Medicaid payment claims. Finally, there is a note of appreciation from the President's nephew, John M. Walker, Jr., thanking the President for inviting him and his …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Francis Bellamy Flag Award This series contains materials relating to a request for a personal note to be read at the 43rd Annual Los Angeles International Folk Dance Festival. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171469 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Vetoes and Repeals This series contains letters, memoranda, enrolled bills, and miscellaneous printed materials. The vast majority of letters and memoranda in this series include information about the Presidential line item veto. The issue is discussed in some detail by legal scholars who believe that the President is vested with inherent line item veto power. Often attached to letters are copies of law review articles or editorials relating to the President's veto power. Memos to …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Private Relief Bills This series contains letters and memoranda concerning private relief bills passed by Congress and presented to the President for his signature or veto. Often these relief bills concern claims against the United States government by U.S. citizens. Generally, a memorandum accompanies each private relief bill and provides an outline of the case under consideration as well as a recommendation to the President on whether to sign or veto the bill. Extent 5 linear …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Wages and Hours This series contains Congressional, business, and constituent correspondence concerning the debate over increasing the minimum wage. There is also material related to the suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act, Income and Poverty Statistics, private v. Public pay scales, “Training Wages,†the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act (H.R. 2 / S. 5), and flextime legislation. Extent 1 linear foot, 4 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID …
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Series Subject Files on Transportation Strikes This series contains information on the Eastern Airlines strike, the Conrail strike, and the Amtrak strike. There is also a significant body of correspondence between Congress and the White House concerning the possibility of a national rail strike. This category also includes information on auto worker layoffs, NAFTA, and the air traffic controllers strike during the Reagan administration. Extent 10 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Machinery Strikes This series contains information on the strike against Caterpillar Inc. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171462 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Attorney General's Opinion This series contains one folder of material concerning the Attorney General's opinions. Extent 5 inear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171443 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction …
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Series Subject Files on Decisions, Opinions and Interpretations This series contains letters from the general public and various organizations relating to "ADAPT v. Burnley" (access to public transportation for disabled persons) and flag burning. Letters from the administration outline the President's views and policies regarding the issues affected by the decisions. Memoranda among White House staffers relate to the formulation of administration policy in the wake of judicial decisions. Extent 1 linear …
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Series Subject Files on Special Prosecutor and Independent Counsel This series contains the final report of the independent counsel regarding the Michael Deaver investigation, as well as letters from the independent counsel to the White House concerning the ongoing Iran-Contra investigation. Letters from the general public, members of Congress, and national organizations document views in support of or against the independent counsel investigation into Iran- Contra. Extent 3 linear inches Date January 1989 …
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Series Subject Files on Disapproved Pardon Applications This series contains petitions for executive clemency and justifications for denying executive clemency. It is larger than the previous subject category because the overwhelming majority of clemency requests were denied rather than granted. The category also contains letters requesting executive clemency and subsequent routine responses from the White House. Extent 6 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171434 Record Type(s) Textual …
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Series Subject Files on Amnesty, Clemency and Pardons This series contains letters, petitions for executive clemency, and justifications for granting or denying executive clemency. Many letters to the President in this subject category request a Presidential pardon for Oliver North and others involved in Iran-Contra. Petitions for executive clemency contain detailed information about an individual and his or her crime. Extent 4 linear feet, 10 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171432 …
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Series Subject Files on Racing This series contains materials pertaining to the Interstate Greyhound Racing Act of 1991, a request that President Bush meet with the 1989 winner of the Daytona 500, and an inquiry as to the chances of him meeting with 1990 Winston Cup stock car racing champion Dale Earnhardt. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171597 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential …
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Series Subject Files on Boating This series contains materials pertaining to offers for President and Barbara Bush to sail on ships, permission being granted for the Red Star ‘92 syndicate to berth its Americas Cup entry in San Diego Bay, and correspondence concerning the repeal of the luxury tax on boats. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171587 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential …
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Series Subject Files on Baseball and Softball This series contains materials pertaining to President Bush's collegiate baseball career at Yale University, his brief comments to World Series winners, 1989-1992, his speech upon the 50th anniversary of Little League baseball, and what he said at the 1991 All-Star game. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171584 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the …
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Series Subject Files on Vice President's House This series contains materials relating to the Vice President's House. Concern is expressed that in 1989 Congress awarded $578,000 for the care, maintenance, and operation of the Vice President's residence. This represents an increase of $200,000 over the original request and came about primarily due to the lobbying skills of Marilyn Quayle. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171583 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction …
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Series Subject Files on Acquisitions, Requirements and Real Property This series contains materials related to a controversy surrounding an agency relocation plan which would have moved a considerable number of its personnel from Washington to West Virginia. Also included in this subcategory are documents concerning a petition to President Bush from Congressman James J. Rhodes III asking him to ignore behind the scenes maneuvering aimed at getting the administration to change its position concerning …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Requests for Speakers Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171578 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA) Use Restriction …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Requests for Presidential Favors Extent 26 linear feet, 8 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171573 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA) Use …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on the President's Memberships Extent 3 linear feet, 1 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171561 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA) Use …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Articles, Books and Booklets Written about the President and Family Extent 1 linear foot, 4 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171557 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Hours of Federal Employees Duty This series contains correspondence from a federal employee and a memorandum from Office of Management and Budget staff. The letter (1990) concerns the proposed forced furlough of government employees due to the inability to pass a budget. The memorandum and supporting materials discuss a proposed executive order to close government departments and agencies a half-day on December 24, 1992. Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID …
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Series Subject Files on Land This series contains information on wetlands, the definition of wetlands, President Bush's pledge of "no net loss of wetlands", wetlands mitigation, public recreational lands, Conservation Reserve Program lands, and land acquisitions and transfers. Extent 3 linear feet, 1 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171538 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act …
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Series Subject Files on Commissions, Committees and Compacts This series contains information on Presidential appointments to regional commissions, committees and river compacts, and annual reports from various commissions. Reports from river commissions and compacts comprise a large portion of these records. Extent 10 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171535 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on Properties and Installations Extent 10 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171525 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA) Use Restriction …
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From Collection: Records of the White House Office of Records Management (George H.W. Bush Administration)
Series Subject Files on International Whaling Commission Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171419 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA) Use Restriction …
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Series Subject Files on Inter American Development Bank Extent 5 linear inches Date January 1989 - January 1993 NAID 498171416 Record Type(s) Textual Records Access Restriction Restricted - Possibly Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions. Specific Access Restriction Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA) Use Restriction …