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THE WHITE HOUSE
OFFICE OF DOMESTIC POLICY
. CAROL H. RASCO
Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
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Briefing Book:
"Tax Talking Points"
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THE PRESIDENT'S TAX PLAN .
The President's plan is targeteo to promote fairness, through tax relief for the middle class and small businesses.
It also will promote activities that contribute to economic growth, like education and job training, long-term savings, and
investment in distressed areas.
It includes simplification measures, particularly for small businesses and pensions.
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And, it is affordable. The trigger-pff mechanism provides a powerful incentive to ensure that spending cuts take place.
The revenue-raisers primarily reflect restriction of tax· preferences or loopholes that currently promote inequities and
inefficiencies.
The main components of the plan are:
Tax Relief
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Middle Class Tax Relief
Tax credit for dependent children under age 13: $300 per child in tax years 1996-98; $500 per child in 1999
and beyond. Phased out for taxpayers with adjusted gross income (AGI) of $60-75,000. Credit and phase-out range
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indexed for inflation starting in 2000.
Education and job training tax deduction: Up to $5,00n in 1996-98; $10,000 in 1999 and beyond. Phased
out for joint returns with modified AGI of $100-120,000 ($70-90,000 for single returns). Phase-out indexed starting in
.2000.
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Expanded Individual Retirement Accounts: Would double current income limits for fully deductible IRAs and
create a Special IRA which is not tax deductible, but which would have tax-free distributions if contributions kept for 5
years and funds !Jsed for higher education, first-time home purchase, expenses while unemployed, or medical and
nursing home costs.
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Small Business Tax Relief
Increase in self-employed individuals' deductions for health insurance costs: Would raise the deductible
share from 30% to 50% in steps, by 2000.
Increased expensing for small businesses: Would increase the'amountof investment eligible for expensing
to $25,000 in steps, by 2002. Current limit is $17,500; before OBRA '93 it was $10,000. '
Expanded estate-tax faxtensionsfor closely held business:' Farms and other small businesses will be able to
defer more of their estate taxes and pay them over time at fav~:>rableinterest rates.;
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Pension Simplificatidn
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The NEST (National EmployeeSavings Trust) -- A simple retirement plan for small business: Proposai
w()uld relax constraints thatoisc,ourage small bustnesses from creating retirement plans. ;TheNESTapproach would
have the attractive .featu res of IRA and 401 (K) plan~, benefitting ~mployers and workers,' and increasing private retirement
savings.
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Other pension simplification measures for firms of all sizes, tax-exempt employers, multi-employer groups" .
and the ~elf-employed.·
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Expanded Empowerment Zone,s and Enterprise Communities
The details of this proposal have changed. since the budget went to press (to allow 20 new EZs and 80 new
ECs, not 40 EZs and 65 ECs), but Treasury ~stimates that the revenue effect of the revised proposal is simiiaL
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Tax Incentives for
BrownfieldsCle~nUp
The details of this proposal have changed since the budget went to press (to allow expensing, in:stead of the
originally'proposed 5-year amortization ofcosts) , but Treasury e~timates that th-e revenue effect of the revised. proposal is
similar.
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Tax Relief for Certain Armed Forces Personnel in Bosnia and Nearby Areas
The Presid.ent is expected to sign this legislation, which has ,a slightly different revenue effect than reported
in the. budget. The last date for action is March 20.
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Revenue-Raisers
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Corporate Reforms and Other Revenue Provisions
Provisio~s Relating to Financial Products: E.g., restrict interest deductions for loans taken against
corporate-owned life insurance policies; preventing the policies from serv!ng as inappropriate tax-free savings accounts
for corporations.
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Corporate Provisions: E.g., limit carrybacks of losses to one year, but extend the carry-forwards to 20
years.
Foreign Provisions: E.g., (1) close the loophole that lets individuals accrue gains as Americans and then
renounce their citizenship to avotd taxes and (2) reform the section 936 tax credit -- which benefits activities in Puerto
Rico and other U.S. possessions ..;- so that it more effectively promotes economic activity, rather than merely encourages
firms to ·attribute profits there.
Accounting Provisions: E.g;, (1) ·require thrift institutions to account for bad debts in the same way as banks
and (2) reforming inventory. accounting.
Gain Deferral Provisions: E.g., further restrict certain like-kind exchanges of personal. property.
Administrative Provisions: E.g., require information reporting by Federal agencies of payments made to
corporations for services .
. EXQise and Eniployment Tax Provisions: E.g., (1) reimpose the corporate environmental income tax and (2)
extend the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) surtax of 0.2 percent, to support the continued solvency of the
Federal unemployment trust funds.
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Reforms
Expedited procedures to be implemented to address failure to· provide a correct social security number.
EITC would also be restricted for families with significant capital gains and other passive income.
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. Extensions of Excise Taxes Previously Reflected in the Baseline
Reimpose the Airport and Airway Trust Fund excise taxes, the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust
Fund tax, and Superfund excise taxes.
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EffeCt of 1997 Budget (Mar~h 18) Proposals on Receipts
(in billions of dollars)
1996.
Provide tax relief:
Middle class bill of rights:
Provide tax credit for dependent children ...................................
Expand individual retirement accounts .......................................
Provide tax incentive for education and training .........................
Subtotal, middle class bill ofrights ...........................................
Increase expensing for small business.... :..... ,...............................
Provide estate tax relieffor sman business...................................
Simplify pension plan rules 1/.......................................................
Provide tax incentives for distressed areas...................................
Subtotal, tax cut......................................................~ •••.•.••.•••
Eliminate unwarranted benefits and other revenue measures::
Oisallow interest deduction for corporate-owned life - .'
insurance policy loans ................................................ :...............
Oeny interest deduction on certain debt instruments...................
Oefe(original issue discount deduction on convertible debt... ....
Limit dividends-received deduction (ORO):
Reduce ORO to 50% ................. :................................................
Modify holding period for ORO...................................................
Interaction ................................................. ;..................................
Extend pro rata disallowance of tax-exempt interest exp~nse
to all corporations..........:.............................:....................... :.:......
Require average-cost basis for stocks, secu~es. etc.................
Require recognition of gain on certain stocks, indebtedness
and partnership interests ............................................................
Change the treatment of gains and losses on extinguishment....
Require reasonable payment assumptions for interest accruals
on certain debt instruments........................................................
Require gain recognition for certain. extraordinary dividends.......
Repeal percentage depletion for non-fuel minerals .....................
Modify loss carryback and carryforward rules .....: .......................
Treat certain preferred stock as ..boor' .................. :................... :..
Repeal tax-free conversions of large C corporations ...... ,............
Require gain recognition in certain distributions of controlled
corporation stock...... :..............................................·....................
Reform treatment of certain stock transfers.................................
Reformulate Puerto Rico and possessions tax credit..................
Expand Subpart F proviSions regarding certain income..............
Modify taxation of captive "insurance" companies ......................
Reform foreign tax credit .............................................................
Modify rules relating to foreign oil and gas extraction income ......
Require thrifts to account for bad debts same as banks..............
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0.1
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Reform depreciation under the income forecast method............. '
Phase olit preferential tax deferral for certain large farm
corporations required to use accrual accounting ......................
Initiate Inventory reform:
Repeal lower of cost or market method ..................... ,..............
Repeal components of cost method ........................................
Modify basis adjustment rules under Section 1033.....................
Expand requirementJinvoluntarily converted property..................
Further restrict like-kind exchanges involving personal property..
Disallow rollover and one-time exclusion on sale of residence
to the extent of previously claimed depreciation ...;.....................
Require registration of certain corporate tax shelters ..;................
Require reporting of payments to corporations rendering
services tQ Federal agencies......................... ;............................
Increase penalties for failure to file correct information
returns .........................................................................................
Extend IRS user fees ......................................:.............................
Apply failure-to-pay penalty to substitute returns .......................... '
Repeal exemption for withholding on gambling winnings from
bingo and keno in excess of $5.000 ...........................................
'Requi~e tax reporting for payments to attorneys ................. ; ........
Repeal advance refunds of diesel fuel tax for diesel cars and
light trucks 1/..................................................................... :... ::....
Extend oil spill tax ($2.5 billion cap) 11:.. .......................................
Impose excise taxes on kerosene as diesel fuel 11.......................
Permanently extend lUXUry excise tax 11.......................................
Extend FUTA surcharge 11...........................................................
Speed-up deposit of unemployment insurance taxes ..................
Subtotal, unwarranted benefits..........................................
Other provisions that affect receipts:
Assess bank examination fee 1/:..................................................
Expand fees collected underthe securities lawS..........................
Establish IRS continuous levy.................................... :..................
Extend GSP and modify other trade provisions 11.......................
Increase deduction for self-employed health insurance...............
Increase employee contributions to CSRSIFERS ..................... : ..
Deter expatriation tax avoidance................. :.................................
Tighten rules for taxing foreign trusts...........................................
Extend Superfund corporate environmental tax 21.. .....................
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2001
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Paygo proposals..............................................................
Non-Paygo proposals...........................:..........................
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President Clinton's Accomplishments and Agenda
"... Until all women have an equal opportunity to develop their full potential
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our freedom as a nation will be incomplete."
President Clinton
Womens Equality Day, 1995, Proclamation
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"We are here to find common ground so
that we may help bring new dignity and
respect to women and girls all over the
world and in so doing, bring new
strength and stability to families as well."
Vice President Gore
June 22, 1995
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Conference on Women
Beiiing, September 5, 1995
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-7311
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�Fact Sheet I
Expanding Economic Oppottunities for America's Fanlilies
" ...We need a united front for treating women all over the world with dignity and respect and giving them
opportunities in the family and education and in the workplace." .
President Clinton
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Delivered the Family and Medical Leave Act
The first bill President Clinton signed after taking office, the Family and Medical Leave Act, allows workers to take
up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for an infant, spouse, or ailing loved one without losing their jobs. Women and
men are no longer forced to choose between their families and jobs.
Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit Making Work Pay
Tl1e President has expanded the Eamed Income Tax Credit as a first step toward ensuring that no child of :Ii!ll
time working parents will have to live in poverty. The expansion gives a tax cut to more than 15 million working
families.
Committed to Increasing the Minimum Wage
The President has proposed increasing the minimum wage from $4.25 to $5.l5 over two years, through two 45
cent increases. For a :lillI-time, year-round worker at minimum wage, a 90-cent increase would raise yearly income
by $1,800 as much as the average family spends on groceries over seven months. Two-thirds of minimum wage
workers are women.
Improved Access to Child Care
rn1e Clinton Administration has launched initiatives to make child care more affordable and accessible and has
encouraged employers to address this need. The Administration has increased investments in child care and estab
lished a Child Care Bureau to streamline federal child care programs. (The Child Care Information Center: 1
800-616-2242.) The Clinton Administration has also initiated a Healthy Child Care Campaign to increase access
to preventative health services for children in child care and to ensure safe child care environments. In addition,
the Administration has increased child care availability for military families by providing additional funds for before
and after school programs and to expand family child care.
Strengthened Equal Opportunity for All
After an extensive review of laws and regulations, the President reaffirmed his Administration's support for affirma
tive action as a tool to expand economic and educational opportunity. He believes that affirmative action must be
designed to sllstain and support our ideals of personal responsibility and merit.
Strengthened Enforcement of Child Support
Many families-particularly those headed by women-are forced into economic crisis and poverty when a non
custodial parent fails to pay child support. From 1992 to 1994, there has been an increase in child support collec-
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR \¥OMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-7311
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�tions of more than 20 percent-from $8 billion to a record of nearly $10 billion. The President's child support
plan, a part of his welfare reform legislation, would double child support collections by the year 2000. By executive
order, federal agencies have been directed to cooperate with state efforts to identify and locate absent parents.
Promoting Work for Low-Income Families
The Clinton Administration has approved 49 welfare reform demonstrations in 35 states, more than the two previ
ous administrations combined. The Clinton Administration waivers are based on the President's vision for welfare
reform: work responsibility and a steadfast commitment to the well-being of children and families.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-73"
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�Fact Sheet II
Making Our Homes and Communities Safer
"If children aren't safe in their homes, if college women aren't safe in their dorms, if mothers can't
raise their children in safety, then the American Dream will never be real for them ... "
President Clinton
March 21, 1995
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TIle Violence Against Women Act, part of the President's crime bill, takes a comprehensive approach to combat
ing violence against women. The law will help improve the responses by the police and the courts to domestic vio
lence crimes, enhance lighting in public places, force sex offenders to pay restitution, increase funding to battered
women's shelters and ensure that a "stay away" order obtained against an abuser will no longer stop at the state
line. In addition, the Administration has: created the Violence Against Women Office in the Deparhnent of
Justice to lead a national effort to combine tough new federal laws with help for states and localities; created a .
national domestic violence hotline to help ensure that battered women and their families have access to help at all
times; and funded projects linking organizations working to combat domestic violence with aging agencies, an
effort aimed specifically at protecting older women against domestic violence.
Signed the Brady Bill and Assault Weapons Ban
The Brady law works to keep handguns out of the reach of criminals including individuals under restraining orders
for domestic threats. TIle law: A five-clay waiting period and background check. The assault weapons ban outlaws
the 19 deadliest assault weapon,s and their copies.
Signed Three-Strikes-and-Out Law
This law puts criminals behind bars for good if they commit three violent crimes.
Supported Notifying Communities about Release of Sex Offenders
rThis new law requires appropriate community notification when serious sex offenders have been released.
Introduced Operation Safe Home to Fight Crime in Public Housing
To combat crime in public and assisted housing, tile Administration launched an aggressive interagency effort for
a more effective Operation Safe Home Program. In one year, more than 3,000 criminals were arrested and $1.5
million in drugs were seized.
Supported the Family Preservation and Support Act
11le Clinton Administration won bipartisan support for tllis act-tile first federal invesbllent in child welfare pro
tection in more than a decade. With federal help and support, states have been able to use these resources flexibly
and creatively to strengtllen families and reduce child abuse.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH,
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Investing in Education and Training for Our Fanlilies
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rThe Shldent Loan Reform Act, which includes the President's Direct Lending Program, lowers interest rates for
shlclents and allows for flexible income contingent repayment plans. 1l1e act also saves taxpayers billions of dollars.
Promoted National Service and Educational Opportunity
President Clinton created AmeriCorps so young people can serve their communities-teaching, caring for the
sick, making the streets safer-while earning money toward their education. Already, 20,000 American women
and men ~erve in AmeriCorps.
Enhanced School-to-Work Opportunities
With bipartisan support, President Clinton signed into law the School-to-Work Opporhmities Act, the most impor
tant national program ever to provide apprenticeships for shldents who don't go on to college. School-to-Work
helps all young people-including the 70 percent who don't get four-year degrees-to get the education they
need to obtain good jobs.
Advanced Improved Standards for Education
rn1is legislation sets world class education standards in areas of math and science and provides voluntary assistance
to states and communities to implement education reform. In addition, the President supported the
Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which helps to improve basic and advanced
skills for low-income shldents.
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Expanded Head Start
President Clinton has expanded Head Start services while improving the program's quality and-making it more
responsive to the needs oflocal communities. The President's increase in funding for Head Start will allow 50,000
more children to take advantage of the program by the year 2002. The Administration has also launched an innov
ative program to give infants and toddlers an Early Head Start.
Safe and Drug-Free Schools
rn1is President-supported program expands security and violence prevention in schools across the nation by teach
ing shldents the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and teaching them alternatives to violence.
Expanding Lifelong Learning
rn1e President has proposed a "C.r. Bill of Rights for Workers" to reforn1 job training programs and put resources
and information directly into workers' hands. Lifelong Learning is critical for our workers to compete successfully
in the new global marketplace.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-7311
JANUARY 1996
D.C.
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�Fact Sheet IV
Ex]Janding Access to Quality Health Care
Our families will never be secure, our businesses will never be strong, and our government will never
again be fully solvent until we tackle the health care crisis."
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President Clinton believes that every American should have access to quality health care and is committed to
achieving this important goal.
Strengthening Medicare and Medicaid
President Clinton believes that health care for women, children and older citizens must not be diminished. He is
fighting massive congressional cuts of Medicare and Medicaid, which serve approximately 20 million women. For
older women, Medicaid is the largest insurer oflong-tem1 care, covering more than two-thirds of nursing home
residents, the vast majority of them women. President Clinton is also a strong supporter of Medicaid nursing home
quality standards, helping to assure nursing home residents a safe and healthy environment.
Redressing Inadequacies in Clinical Research
Historically, clinical research has concentrated primarily on men. Under President Clinton, this inequity has been
corrected. rn1e largest clinical shJdy ever conducted-a srudy of diseases affecting older women is now underWay.
The President signed legislation requiring that women and minorities be included in all clinical research sup
ported by the National Instirutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration has issued guidelines to
encourage the participation of women in all phases of clinical dmg development.
Focusing on Breast Cancer Research
The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer has risen from 1 in 20 to 1 in 8 in just 20 years. Funding for breast
cancer research and programs has increased from approximately $90 million in 1990 to $600 million today. The
funds span Health and Human Services and other federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the
Central Intelligence Agency. A project has begun to explore how our national investment in defense, space and
other imaging-related fields may provide new technological approaches to improve the early detection of breast
cancer. In 1993, the Clinton Administration convened a conference to fonnulate a comprehensive and coherent
action plan to improve detection and treatment of breast cancer. By implementing the Mammography Quality
Standards Act, the Administration has put into place comprehensive standards that ensure the quality of mammo
grams and the more than 10,000 mammography facilities in the U.S.
Offering Free or Low-Cost Mammography Screening to Those in Need
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
offers free or low-cost mammography screening to uninsured, low-income, elderly, minority and Native American
women in 35 individual states and nine tribal organizations. More than 700,000 have been screened through May,
1995.
THE \VHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND Ol'TREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-7311
JANUARY
1996
�Researching Environmental Factors and Breast Cancer
The National Cancer Institute has funded several grants to investigate the effect of environmental and other risk~
contributing to the high incidence of breast cancer. TIle Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health has
established a federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Environment and \Vomen's Health that is
focusing on how home, work and ahnospheric pollutants, exogenous hormones and other environmental factors
may contribute to the risk of breast cancer and other disorders.
Substantially Increasing Our Commitment to AIDS Funding
AIDS cases are increasing at a faster rate among women than men, and the Clinton Administration has increased
resources to reach women affected by HN/AIDS. TIle National Institutes of Health, which created a Women's
Interagency HIV Study to identifY the nature and rate of HIV disease progression in women, is requiring that
women and members of minority groups be included in all National Institutes of Health-supported biomedical
and behavioral research involving human subjects and has initiated a major research effort to develop female-con
trolled barrier methods, including vaginal compounds, to prevent HIV transmission.
Caring for Women Veterans
A series ofVeterans Administration health-care initiatives has been implemented under President Clinton. TIle
Veterans Administration has established four comprehensive health centers, four stress-disorder treabnent teams,
and hired many counselors to treat the after-effects of sexual harassment and assault.
Established Key New Positions and Offices for Women's Health
In addition to establishing the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health in the Department of
Health and Human Services, the President has signed legislation to mandate the establishment of the Office of
Research on Women's Health at the National Institutes of Health, the Office for \Vomen's Services at the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and has established other offices of women's health
throughout Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and
Drug Administration.
Researching Health of Older 'Vomen
Under President Clinton, the National Institutes of Health is implementing the Women's Health Initiative, a 15
year prevention study of the health of post menopausal women. With three study components that will involve
160,000 women, the Women's Health Initiative is the largest clinical study ever undertaken in the U.S. The initia
tive is examining the major causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life: heart disease, cancer -especially
breast and colorectal cancer-and osteoporosis. Within the next 10 years, the initiative will provide guidance on
the role of diet, the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, Vitamin D and calcium replacements,
and changing unhealthy habits to prevent these cllS(::ase~s.
Responding to the Needs of Older Women
President Clinton established an initiative at the Department of Health and Human Services, spearheaded by the
Assistant Secretary for Aging, to bring focus to issues affecting older women and their families at the grassroots
level through education, technical assistance and advocacy. 111e major areas of focus for this effort include income
security, health, care giving, housing and prevention of crime violence. The centerpiece of the initiative is the
National Policy and Resource Center on Women and Aging, designed to serve as a focal point for coordinating
efforts to facilitate the initiative's goals.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR \VOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-731I
JANUARY 1996
D.C.
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Promoting Reproductive Health Services for Wonlen
"Certain choices are too personal for politics. "
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During his first week in office, President Clinton reversed the previous administration's attempts to prevent
federally funded family planning clinics from providing full information on options for resolving unintended
pregnancies.
Supports Reproductive Health and Family Planning
Under President Clinton, the annual budget for the Title X Family Planning Program has increased from
$173.4 million to $193.3 million. This program is the primary federal mechanism for direct provision of repro
ductive health and family planning services to low-income women. It is estimated that subsidized family plan
ning services, such as those provided through Title X, prevent more than 1 million unintended pregnancies and
500,000 abortions each year. In 1994, at the International Conference on Population and Development in
Cairo, the United States agreed with more than 150 nations to promote reproductive health for all women and
to address the threat to women's health from unsafe abortions.
Establishing Clinic Safety
President Clinton signed the Freedom ofAccess to Clinic Entrances Act to fight the escalating violence against
women and doctors at women's health clinics.
Moved Forward with Reproductive Research
President Clinton ordered that the ban 011 mifepristone, a dntg that terminates pregnancy without surgery, be
revisited. Currently, the drug is undergoing clinical trials in the US.
Establishing Services for Victims of Rape and Incest
Under President Cl inton, the Department of Health and Human Services implemented a congressionally
ordered change to Medicaid to include abortion services for women whose pregnancies result from rape or
incest, in addition to saving the life of the woman.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, PAX 202-456-7311
JANUARY 1996
D.C.
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�Fact Sheet VI
Caring for Ollr Children
"There are certain fundamental national needs that should be addressed in every state, north and
south, east and west-school lunches in all our schools, nutrition for pregnant women and infants
- All these things are in the national interest."
President Clinton
1995 State ofthe Union
More t1um 5 million childrendre hungry each mont/tin the U.S.
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President Clinton is fighting to maintain the health care protection that Medicaid provides. Medicaid is the social
safety net that makes health care possible for millions of our nation's children, children who are disabled or who
suffer from chronic illness. Some in Congress are proposing to cut $165 billion in Medicaid benefits to millions of
low-income mothers and children and elderly and disabled Americans. The President is working to ensure that
Medicaid is there to provide vital health care for those who cannot afford it.
Developed the Childhood Immunization Plan
President Clinton signed the Comprehensive Childhood Immunization Initiative so that children will be vacci
nated against disease. The initiative makes vaccines affordable for families and improves immunization outreach.
TIle goal is simple: 90 percent of all two year olds should be fully vaccinated by the year 2000.
Expanded Nutrition Services for Women, Infants and Children
TIle Clinton Administration has increased funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants and Children (WIC) each year since fiscal year 1993 by a total of 18 percent. 'Ine Administration has also
aggressively pursued cost containment initiatives such as infant formula rebates that have provided adclitional funds to
handle more eligible participants. WIC works: Every $1 invested in WIC saves up to $4.25 in health care costs.
Launched Strategies to Reduce Teen Pregnancy
Under President Clinton's leadership, the Administration is developing new strategies to address the high rate of
teen pregnancy in this country. The efforts are designed to encourage communities to build parblerships and to
discover what strategies work. The Administration has supported innovative demonstration programs and expanded
existing programs in communities all across the U.S.
Implementing the School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children
The Clinton Administration's School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children, an integrated comprehensive plan,
improves the nutrition standards for school meals by requiring that they meet the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans. TIlis initiative also provides administrative streamlining and offers schools the implementation flexibil
ity that best suits their program.
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202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-7311
JANUARY 1996
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�Protecting Women's Health by Preventing Teen Smoking
Smoking rates are alarmingly high for teenage girls. Tobacco raises a woman's risk of having cancer, heart disease,
low birth weight babies,.lung disease, and osteoporosis. Almost all smoking begins during the teen years, and pre
venting addiction during this period almost guarantees women will not smoke as adults. The Administration has
launched a major, multi-pronged campaign to prevent teenagers from smoking and then becoming addicted to
nicotine.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR \VOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-7311
JANUARY 1996
D.C.
20503
�Fact Sheet VII
Generating Business and Economic Opportunities for Women
'Women entreprenuers are a dyrwmic force in our nation's current economic expansion. My Administration will continue to
aggressively pursue fonvard-looking initiatives that will foster the success of these women-owned businesses, which con
tribute well over $1 trillion in receipts to our nation's economy."
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Under President Clinton's leadership, the Department of Labor's Women's Bureau launched a nationwide initia
tive to improve the lives of working Americans by encouraging employers to improve working conditions for work
ing women and families. Under the Honor Roll program, the bureau is encouraging commitments from employ
ers to improve pay and benefits, create a family-friendly workplace and value women's work through training and
advancement
Making Working Women Count
111e Deparh11ent of Labor's 'Nomen's Bureau surveyed over 250,000 working women to learn more about their
workplace experiences. The bureau is working to address the concerns expressed by survey participants: better pay
and benefits, balancing work and family, and workplace recognition.
Increased Small Business Administration Lending to Women by 86 Percent
Asignificant number of women business owners must use credit cards and personal resources to maintain or
finance their businesses. T11e Small Business Administration under President Clinton has increased the volume of
loans to women by 86 percent from 1993 to 1994 alone.
Increasing Federal Procurement Contracts for Women
Supported by President Clinton, in 1994 the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act for the first time explicitly
opened up federal procurement contracts and subcontracts to women-owned businesses.
Expanding Small Business Administration's Women's Demonstration Program
Under President Clinton, tlle Small Business Administration added 19 centers nationwide to its Women's
Demonstration Program. 111e women's business sites offer financial management, marketing, procurement, tech
nical and other assistance to women to launch a business or to run one more successfully. Each site is tailored to
meet the needs of the community.
Created a Forum to Address Women's Economic Issues
The President's Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise comprises senior officials from 10 fed
eral agencies, ensuring tl1at women's economic issues are addressed at the highest policy-making levels. The com
mittee released a report showing clearly the dramatic economic impact women-owned businesses have on our
nation's economy and highlighted the Clinton Administration's many pro-woman entrepreneur initiatives.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND Ol:TREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
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�Fact Sheet VIII
Supporting Women as Partners in Decision Making
"Women are beginning to participate more fully throughout this country in the life of America. As far
as I know, the sky is not falling anywhere. "
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Appointing Women throughout the Administration
More than 40 percent of the President's appointees are women, by fur the highest percentage of any
Administration.
• Six women hold Cabinet-level posts, the highest ever.
• 111e President has appointed the first woman to serve as deputy chief of staff.
• The President has appointed women for the first time to such positions as: Attorney General, Chair of the
Council of Economic Advisors, Secretary of Energy and Office of Management and Budget Director.
• The President has appointed women to positions held traditionally by men: Chief Scientist at the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration; and Deputy Director at the National Science Foundation.
• Nearly 60 percent of the President's judicial nominees are women and minorities, the highest proportion ever.
• 111e President nominated a woman to the Supreme Court, only the second president to have done so.
• Two out of the three policy-making councils in the White I-louse are headed by women.
Providing Expanded Opportunities for Women in the Military
The Clinton Administration has opened nearly 260,000 positions previously not open to women who wish to serve
in the military.
Convened White House Conference on Aging
President Clinton convened a White House Conference on Aging which provided specific recommendations for
improving the lives of older women. These recommendations will be incorporated into the final report of the
Conference which will be presented to the President and Congress for legislative and administrative action.
Created Interagency Council on Women
111e President established an intragovernmental body to bring home the agreements reached at the United
Nations rourth World Conference on Women to benefit American women and their families. I-loused at the
White House, the President's Interagency Council is charged with coordinating the implementation of the
Conference Platform for Action and reaching out to America's non-governmental organizations to work for suc
cessful implementation.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
202-456-7300, FAX 202-456-7311
JANUARY 1996
D.C.
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Making Sure Women Are Heard
TIle vVhite House Office for Women's Initiatives and Outreach was created by the President to ensure that his
Administration better serves and listens to women. It serves as the primary liaison between the \i\lhite House and
women's organizations, listening to women's concerns and proposals and bringing these ideas to the President and
others in the Administration. The office's main initiative, At the Table, is bringing hundreds of women to discus
sion tables, enabling them to get their thoughts and opinions heard by the President and others in the
Administration.
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE FOR WOMEN'S INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH, 708 JACKSON PLACE, WASHINGTON,
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CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND SECURITY
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The eConomy ~reated7".8 million new jobs in'the first 3 years of this
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For 'adult African' Americans, the un~~ploymeDt rate dipped to 8.5% in
December -:- one of the lowest rates in'twenty years. This, is the 19th consecutive
month that the unemployment, rate for adult African Americans has been in the single
digits. (When President Ciinton took 'office in JanuarY 1993, the unemployment
rate for African American adults was 11.6%.)
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,IIi the year after the' President's EcOnomic Plan, the incomes of African American
householdsincrease,d 5 percent -- the first real increase since 1988.
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Low~ combined rate' of unemployment and, in Dation since 1968.
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Made new tu cuts available to 9()% of small businesses. "
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Since 1992, nearly 100,000 new African American businesses have been created. '
PROMOTING A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY
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Increased Head Start funding by $760 million.
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Signed, the Student Loan Refor:n.tAct,' August 10, 1993.'
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Signed the Nation~1 Service Act, with Mrican Americans comprising one-third of all
participants, September 21, 1993;
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Signed the Goals 1000: Educate America Act, March 31, .1994.
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Signed the Scho'ol-to-Work Act on 'May 4, 1994.
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Ordered a review of the government's affirmative actio~ programs which concluded
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The Administration argued in f~deral court to expand the interpretation of the Voting
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year to enforce fair housing laws~ a 125% increase from the 'number of cases filed in
fiscal' year 1992.
The Departptent of Housing and Urban Development actively intervened and
desegregated a Vidor, Texas\ public housing complex.
The Treasury Department, working with the JtisticeDepartment, ordered a
Mississippi bank to implement remedial iending plans for minority customers once
, , denied loans by the bank.
" The, Justice Department settled the DeDllY's Restaurant racial discrimination
lawsuit brought by six U.S. Secret Service agents. The suit against Denny's was
decided in favor of:the plaintiffs~
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Signed the toughest most comprehensive Crime ,Bill ever, Septembe{ 13, 1994
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Signed the Assault Weapons Ban, as part of the Crime Bill.
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Put 100,000 new police on the street:-- over 31,000 more,officers have been funded. '
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Signed POlice,Hiring Supplement ~- awards $200 million for community policing.
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Signed Presidential Directive enforcing a "Zero Tolerance". gun poliey in schools.
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Introduced Operation Safe Home to fight crime i,n public housing.
�MAKING GOVERNMENT WORK BETTER AND COST LESS
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Appointed th~ most diverse Cabinet and Administration, in history.
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Members ofthe Clinton cabinet include three African Americans, two Hispanics and
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14 % of total Administration appointees are African American.
President Clin,ton has to date nominated 36 African Americans to'the Federal bench'
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Already cut the Federal Workforce by over 200,000 -- it's 'lowest level in 30 years.
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S58 billio~in savings are already in the bank. S116 billion in savings still to come.'
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PROMOTING HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS
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Signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, February 5, 1993.
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Signed a comprehertsive Child Immunization Plan.
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Put the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) on a full-funding path.
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Created nine Economic Empowerment Zones and 95 Enterprise Communities.
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Expanded the 'Earned Income Tax Credit providing tax relief for 15 million working
fainilies. In 1994, the EITC lifted over 350,000 African' Americans out of poverty.
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Introduced die Work and Responsi~i1ity Act • comprehensive welfare reform.
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Passed the Family Support and Preservation Program.
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Passed major funding increases for homeless programs in both Houses.
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Increased adoption and foster. care funds by almost 5600 million from 1994-1995.'
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Collected a record S10 billioD'in child'support through enforcement in'1994 -- an 11
percent increase,over the previous year.
REST()RING TRUST IN OUR GOVERNMENT
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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
access~ble voter registranon locations.' .
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PROTECTING THE ENVmONMENT AN'D OUR PUBLIC, HEALTH
• . The EPA identified 20 environmentaljustic~pilot projects to be.undertaken across
the coUntry to redevelop contaminated sites in low-income communities and ~m them
into useable. sp~ce, creating jobs and enhancing communitY development.,
Executive Order on Environmental Justice, ensuring 'thatlo~ income
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Restored democracy to Haiti and did it without losing American lives.
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Hosted first ever White House Conference on Africa.
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President Clinton Supports Affirmative Action, Done the Right Way
Wednesday, July 19, 1995
"Affirmative action has been good for'America. But that 90eS not
mean"lt has ,always 'been perfect. That does not mean that it
should go on forever. Affirmative action should be retired when
its job is done -- and I am ~e~olved, that, that day will come. But
the job is not done.'"
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OUF Central Challenge. , As we ~pproach the 21st century, the
President believes we must restore the American Dream of
opportunity; find Common"Groun'd amid our great diversity of
opinion and experience; and strengthen the American commitment to
Equal Opportunity for all, special tr,eatment for ,none .
Presidentiai Directive to Ensure Affirmative 'Action is Fair.,
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Affirmative action must 6e consi~tent with our ideals of peisorial
responsibility and merit. Today, ,the Prestdent directs all'
'federal' agencies to comply quickly with the Supreme Court's
decision in Adarandand to'appl¥ four standarda to make ~ur~,that
all affirmative action programs are fair:
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No quotas.
'No reverse' discri~ination~. ,
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No continuation of programs that have met their goals.
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be eliminated or changed.
"Set,..Asides" Need Reform.
In some cases, "set-asides" have been
misapplied, misused or even intentionallY,abuse9. Th,erefore, the'
President 'Clinton has orde~ed that w~:
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Crack Down on "Set-Aside" Fraud and Abuse. Make sure
set-asides ~oto.busiriessesthat need. them most.
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permanent sef-asides for any' company.
Comply with, the Supreme Court 's Adaran,d decision. ,Limit
set-asides to areas where serious discrimination remains.
Do. More to Help Disadvantaged People and Distressed'. ' .',
Communities. The President has directed the Vice President
to develop new ways to use government con'tracting, to help
businesses locate in distressed areas and hire workers fro~
those areas.
Done Right, . Affirmative Actiqn Works,.
President Clinton ordered
a ieview of the goverriment's ·~ffirmative ~ction programs.
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review"concluded affirmative acti.on is still an effective tool to
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world's mO$t diverse and best qualified military
leadership.
Education 'Department programs ta~geted at minorities do a
lot of :good with a small investment -- about 40 cents of
every ~1,bOOin studen~ ~id~
The goals and ,timetables first instituted by President
Nixon for l~rge federal contra6tors have prevented;
discrimination and fostered'fairnesS:-.,.-without quotas or
mandated outcomes.
"Set-asides" have helped build up firms owned by minorities'
and women who we're historically excluded from the "old b~y"
network~, They have helped a ,new ~eneration of
entrepreneurs to flourish, fostering self-reliance and
economic growth.We Have,Made Progress Toward the Ideal of
Equal
Opportunity:'
We have passed major milestones: Emancipation,'
women's suffrage; civil rights, voting rights and equal rights.'
That progress, won by hard work and countless act~ of ,conscience,
has ,allowed millions of' Americans,"once, on the fringe, to
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Women 'are now .. major earners.
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Higher education is now more open to women, racial and
ethnic minorities.
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Police dep~rtments across the country reflect diversity of
their communities.
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become the'first; generation of Americans since the end of
Reconstruct~on to narrow the reach of equal opportunity.
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continue the itruggle toward equal opportunity for all and
special treatment for none. America cannot afford to waste a
single person as we confront new' challemges. Afflrmati ve action
has closed many gaps in economic o~portunity, but we still have a
long way to go:
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Unemployment 'rate for African-Americans remains about twice
that of whites.
Women still make only 72 percent as much as men.
Average income for a Hispanic woman with a college 'degree
is'less than that rif a whiteman with a high school degree.
The recent Glass Ceiling Report found that women in the
nation's' largest companies hold less, than 5 per,cent of ,
senior, management posts. The number is lower for
African-Americans, Hispanic and Asians" who 'hold less than
1 per'cent each ,of those positions.
tri'1994, federal governmerit received more th~n 90,000
complaints of employment di;:;crimination' based on race,'
ethnicity and gender.
Hate crimes and violence are still ugly realities in the
lives of many Americans.
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�Those Who Would Divide Us Threaten America's 'Future. Those who
ptey on our worst instincts and sow division cannot succeed.
Americ.a will survive and prosper as a society if we are confident.
and united. Today in Amer.ica'l .150 racial and, ethnicgro.ups .
co-exist in harmony. --" an' achievement unmatched .in. human history..
President C~inton believes w~ h~vea respqnsibility to'renew·and
strengthen the ideals thatfost~red that unit~.
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NATIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW; REiNVENTING ,GOVEBNMENI
Goals of Reinvention: .
a) In 1993, the Administration announced a goal tosave $108 billion :in 5
years. In addition, recently the administration has proposed more than 180 new
recommendations which will result in an additional $70 billion in savings over these 5 years,
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government jobs in 5 years (the President later raised this initial goal to 272,9100)..
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a) Savings locked into place thus far total S58' billion (53 percent of initial goal) .
. b) Job reductions in the federal government total more than 160,000 (60
percent of goal).
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nearly $28 billion, as federal agend~s have discarded 16,000 regulations (of the .86;000
. total regulations which were reviewed).
How are tbese Sayjngs Acbeived?
a) Consolidating Operations
ex: Realign Small Business Administration operations to save S12~t million and
improve. service by increasing public-private partnerships.
b) GiVing Customers a Choice .
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ex: Shift HUD . public horising funding directly to tenants. who call determine
where they want to live. .
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. ex: Increase the State role in the Superfund Program and decrease EPA's role,
saving $283 million.,
d) Cancellationstrerminations
ex: Eliniinate COnUnerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Corps, saving $35 mil~on.
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ex: Allow employees at large companies to file for Social Security benefits
through their company's personnel office to save S289 million.
f) Privatization·
. . ~x: Shift NA~A's space craft comrnQ.nicatioIis to privat~ sources.
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consists of Cabinet Secretaries anq heads of domestic agencies, and is
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domestic policy agenda.' In addition, Carol monitors tqe'legislative process and, ,
implementation of initiatives.
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Caror is from Ark~sas':a~a worked as President Clinton's ~hief policy advisor in
the Ark:an~as Governor's office for tell' years, serving as his Senior Executive",
Assistant From' 1985 through 1992, she was Governo.r.Clinton's liaison to the
Nationa] Governors', Association, while he served as chairman as well as lead
Governor on .weifare reform, child care and, health care reform.
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master's from the University of Central Arkansas. She has taught in $e ,public
,school system and w~rked as a middle school counselor. '
Prior to joining Governor Clinton's staff in 1983, Carol worked extensively as a
volunteer -in Arkansas with arts organizations, disability advocacy groups and the
United Metl10dist Church:
Mailing Addres?:
Th~ White House
West' Wing, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20502
Phone:
Staff COl)tact:
(202) 456-5392 or 456-2249
Jul ie 'Demeo or p'at, Roman i,
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Fact Sheet
The Domestic Policy Council oversees development and implementation of the
President's domestic policy agenda. The Council was established on August 16, 1993 by
Executive Order 12859 to bring together the heads of key federal offices and agencies ta
ensure coordination and communication across Departments.
The Council provides afarum through·wbich:
Cabinet agencies with responsibility for components of the domestic agenda
coordinate. their work on key cross-cutting issues;
decisions on policy of critical importance to the President can be debated,
focused, and ultimately brought before the President for decision;
communication is fostered on initiatives and issues affecting multiple agencies;
implementation of key Presidential initiatives is monitored.
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The Council, headed by the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, also works
with other levels of government, legislatol'S, advocacy groups and constituent communities to
ensure that a full range of voices arc heard in the policy making process. The Council
functions primarily through committeeS, task forces, and interagency wormg groups which
arc brought together around specific issues involving mUltiple federal agencies.. Council staff
arc responsible for facilitating these interagency efforts which include, among othel'S, health
care reform, welfare reform, crime, immigration and disability Policy.
Members
'The President
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Vice President·
. Attorney General
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of Education
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Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Administrator of the EPA
AIDS Policy Coordinator
Senior Advisor to the President
for Policy Development .
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary .of Labor
Seaetary of the Interior
Seaetary of Housing and Urban Development.
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Clair of the Council of Economic Advisors
Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy
CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service
Assistant to the President for Economic Policy
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Assistant to the President for Science & Technology
& Director of the Office of Science & Tech. Policy
CCtnmissioner of the Social Sequrity Administration
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June 5, 1995
MEMORANDUM TO LEON PANETTA
ERSKINE BOWLES
HAROLD ICKES
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SUBJEcr:
Long Term Plan
Attached please find the Domestic Policy Council's plan for the next six months.
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this in the next couple of weeks.
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Long Range Plan (June - December 1995)
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The Domestic Policy Council assists the President and White House senior staff in shaping
and articulating the administration's domestic agenda. The DPC develops administration
positions consistent with key Presidential themes (community, opportunity, and responsibility)
and in furtherance of key commitments such as, for instance, reforming welfare, reforming
government, and empowering families through opportunity.
In addition to shaping policy and message, the DPC coordinates legislative initiatives,
monitors implementation of initiatives already enacted, addresses critical. issues as they· arise,
and coordinates across agencies on policy matters. .
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KEY ACTMTIES
To achieve these broad goals, DPC staff perform a range of functions across issues:
o provide a mechanism for decision making - serving as a "fair broker" among agencies
and offices within the administration. In many cases, the DPC chairs or co-chairs
working groups or processes designed to develop adminiStration policy.
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review speeches, testimony and other public statements of administration positions to
ensure consistency in policy.
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o monitor the implementation of key Presidential initiatives.
o act as trouble-shooters on issues of immediate importance such as, for instance,
negotiations over the California Medicaid claim or health and welfare waivers.
o coordinate among agencies addressing similar problems and serving similar'
constituencies. We have working groups on issues and groups from veterans to the
homeless, from Native Americans to the disabled.
o analyze policy proposals by agencies, the Hill, states, and/or outside groups.
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Supply basic information -- fact sheets, talking points, issue briefs, questions and
answers -- on policy issues to the President and other White House offices and staff.
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Develop options for Presidential events. Serve as staff contact for events, help draft
speeches, and coordinate production of appropriate materials.
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On the domestic agenda for the next six months, some issues lend themselves to concretet
clear objedives, while others will be appropriate for ongoing management and monitoring.
This sedion presents key concrete objedives where appropriate and then indicates those
issues where ,the DPC will be involved in ongoing monitoring and management.
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Legislative Four criticallegisladve priorities will involve 'substantial commitments of
time by DPC staff:
Farm Bill The DPC co-chaired the effort to develop the administration's position on
the Farm Bill. Objedivetriming: Pass and sign a farm bill reauthorization by the end
of the year. Lead DPC Staff: Brian BurkelMarion Berry.
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Immigration The DPC chairs the Interagency Working Group that developed the
administration's immigration legislation and is addressing ongoing issues such as
development of the work verification pilots and the administration's position on legal
immigration. The DPC holds weekly meetings of a White House Core Group on
Immigration to coordinate administration work on,the issue. Objedive: Pass
immigration legislation that the President can sign this year. Timeframe: Legislation
should begin to move through Congress shortly. Lead DPC Staff: Steve Warnath.
Ufelong Learning Secure passage of legislation reshaping education and training
programs for youth and adults which refleds the President's principles: empowering
individuals, providing states with flexibility, and building on School to Work.
Timeframe: House Committee has aded on the Careers Ad; and legislation is moving
to the House floor soon. Lead DPC Staff: Jeremy Ben-AmilMike Schmidt.
Welfare Reform Obiective: Work toward passing a bill that the President can sign
that fulfills his pledge to end welfare as we know it. In the alternative, position the
President as fighting for true welfare refonn. The DPC is the lead White House office
in developing the administration's position on welfare refonn. Timeframe: Senate
adion expeded in early summer. Presidential decision and negotiations with Congress
to follow. Lead DPC Staff: Bruce Reed.
Other We will be involved with several other legislative items:
o' Ensuring funding for the Community Development Bank and Financial
Institutions (CDFI) Fund, so the program can start in this fiscal year.
Timeframe: By end of FY95. Lead DPC Staff: Paul Weinstein.
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Def~nding
against efforts to weaken environmental protedions and working
toward sensible regulatory refonn. Lead DPC Staff: Regulatory Refonn
Michael WaldmanlPaul Weinstein; Environmental legislation - Brian Btirke.
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Work toward Presidential signing of Line Item Veto legislation. TImeframe:
By the fall. Lead DPC Staff: Paul Weinstein.
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Legislation giving states greater flexibility, including the Local Flexibility and
Empowerment Act. Lead DPC Staff: Paul Weinstein.
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Work with HUD to pass and implement reinvention proposal. Lead DPC Staff:
Molly Brostrom/Paul Weinstein.
Reauthorization of Ryan White CARE Act. Lead DPC Staff: Patsy Fleming.
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AIDS (1) Convene President's HIV/AIDS Advisory Council; (2) Complete Report to
the President on the epidemic and adolescents. TImeframe: (1) November 15; (2)
October 15. Lead DPC Staff: Patsy Fleming.
"Common Ground" Conference Help coordinate meeting of leaders from around the
country to discuss divisions in the country and the healing process. .Ensure follow-up
activity to Conference. TImeframe: Conference scheduled for July 6. Lead DPe Staff:
Jeremy Ben-Ami/Gaynor McCown/Mickey Levitan.
Disability The DPC, together with OMB, has established a National Disability Policy
Review. The Review is examining all aspects of federal policy affecting persons with
disabilities and is developing recommendations. Objectives: (1) Develop short-,
medium-, and long-term recommendations for a national disability policy; (2) ensure
appropriate recognition of 5th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act.
Timeframe: (1) Initial recommendations should be ready within six months; (2) July
1995. Lead DPC Staff: Diana Fortuna.
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Homelessness Objectives (1) Coordinate development and publication of update on
implementation of Interagency Council on the Homeless' "Federal Plan to Br~ the
Cycle of Homelessness; (2) work with Council and the Census Bureau to move
forward a proposed national study of the needs and characteristics of the homeless.
TImeframes: (1) Publish update by December 1995. (2) Agree to funding of survey
and begin work by summer 1995. Lead DPC Staff: Molly Brostrom.
Lobby Refonn Objective: Inject the President forcefully into the public debate as a
reformer of politics and government. Release our lobby reform proposals; take
unilateral actions as appropriate; reiterate positions in speeches and events; if
appropriate, work with lawmakers to enact legislation. TImeframe: By the fall, the
President should be positioned as a leader on this issue. Lead DPC Staff: Michael
Waldman..
Regulatory Refonn Objective: Work with other offices on legislative, policy and
communications strategy for regulatory reform. Produce a record of regulatory reform
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Timeframe: By the fall, establish record of achievement. Lead DPC Staff: Michael
WaldmanlPaul Weinstein.
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Teen Pregnancy The DPC is taking the lead on implementing the President's pledge
to start a National Campaign Against Teen Pregnancy. Objectives: (1) Announce
formation of a private sector group that will lead the National Campaign. (2) Produce
in cooperation with the Advertising Council a Public Service Advertising campaign to
raise awareness about the problems and potential solutions. Timeframe: National
Campaign should be announced within one month. PSA should be released by late
summer, early fall. Lead DPC Staff: Jeremy_ Ben-Ami/Ianet Abrams.
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Ongoing Management
Comprehensive Services for Children and Families Many DPC agencies are
responsible for services and programs for children and familie,S. There are vehicles for
coordinating such efforts within the administration including the Community
Empowerment Board and the President's Prevention Council, but the DPC tries to help
- coordinate among all of these efforts. Objective: Coordinate agency initiatives, reduce
fragmentation of services, and encourage comprehensive strategies that emphasize
families and communities. TimefraIrie: Ongoing. Lead DPC Staff: Gaynor McCown.
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Crime The DPC is the lead White House Office in dealing with implementation of
the 1994 Crime Bill and other policy issues that arise in criminal justice. The DPC
hosts weekly meetings to monitor crime bill implementation. Objectives: (1) Pass
two terrorism bills currently before the House and Senate; (2) Protect key crime bill
components -- 100,000 cops, assault weapons ban, prevention programs, etc. - from
being repealed; (3) Protect crime bill fund during budget/appropriations process. .
Timeframe: Ongoing. Lead DPC Staff: Bruce Reed.
Drugs Objectives: (1) Develop national response to changing attitudes on drug use
using bully pulpit, preserving the Safe and Drug Free Schools program and prevention
programs in the Crime Bill; (2) Develop the Administration's drug enforcement profile.
Use the 100,000 cops and federal law enforcement to show Administration's
commitment to keeping drugs off the street.
Empowennent Zones/Enterprise Communities -- Objective: As Vice Chair of the
Community Empowerment Board, DPC will be working to ensure that this critical
Presidential initiative is properly implemented. Timeframe: Ongoing and immediate.
Lead DPC Staff: Paul Weinstein/Gaynor McCown.
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Environmental Issues The DPC works closely with CEQ and EPA on
environmental policy - specifically to ensure that the environmental agenda is
integrated into the broader domestic agenda. Objective: Our objective in all these
efforts is to position the administration as fighting to defend public health prot~ons
as they corne under extreme attack. Lead Staff: Brian Burke.
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Health Care The OPC, together with the NEC, cp-chairs the ongoing process of
developing Administration health care policy. Objectives: Fulfill President'S
commitment to continue to move toward real reform and protect health care programs
during the budget debate. Timeframe: Issue will continue on front burner throughout
budget debate. Lead OPC Staff: Chris Jennings/Jennifer Klein.
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_Ufelong Learning Implementation and defense of the President's Lifelong Learning
Agenda will continue to be a key focus of Presidential and Administration activity
over the next six months. DPC has worked closely with NEC, OMB and the
Departments on the development and passage of most components of the Lifelong
Learning Agenda. Objectives: Defend investments and signature initiatives such as
Direct Lending, School to Work and Head Start from attack; ensure implementation.
Timeframe: Ongoing. Lead DPC Staff: Gaynor McCownlMike Schmidt.
Native Americans Work with the Department of the Interior to ensure a smooth
transition of policy review and formulation to·the DPC Working Group on Native
American and Alaska Native Affairs. Lead DPC Staff: Mike Schmidt.
Seniors Develop a coordinated strategy with other White House offices and Cabinet
agencies for follow up to ~he White House Conference on Aging and additional
outreach 'to key seniors groups. Lead DPC Staff: Molly Brostrom.
Social Security OPC will work closely with NEC and OMB to respond to the long
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P.O. Box 1078 (term expo 1996)
EdinbUrg, TX 78540
P.210/383-6712
F.210/383-1012
CAMERON COUNTY REPRESENTATWES:'
Robert Cornelison, Vice-Chairman
Director, Navigation District, Port Isabel.
250 Industrial Drive (Sub-Zone Chair) ,
Port Isabel, TX, 78578 (term expo 1997)
P.210/943-7826
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James Myers (term expo 1996)'
City Commissioner and May Pro-tern
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Port Isabel, TX 78578
P.210/943-8380
F. 210/943-2029
Ed Tamayo (termexp.1996)
Vice President, Harlingen National Bank
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Harlingen,TX 78550
P.210/430-6404
F.210/421-5755
Dr. Cannen Rocco (term exp.' 1996)
Brownsville Community Health Clinic
2137 E. 22nd Street
Brownsville, IX 78521 ,
P. 210/548-7499 (Lisa Fausto)
F. 210/546~2056
Fr. Joseph O'Brien (term expo 1997)
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�HIDALGO COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES:
Cain Caceres, Sub-Zone Chair
President, First National Bank.
P.O. Box 248 (term expo 1997)
Elsa, TX 78543
P.210/262-4791
F.210/262-5903
Irma Garcia (term expo 1997)
Educator
701 Rio Grande Court
Mission, TX 78572
P. 210/519-1005
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Esequiel Reyna (term expo 1996)
Esequiel Reyna, Esq.
154 N. Texas Blvd.
Weslaco, TX 78596
P.210/968-9556
F. 210/969-0492
Jaime Garza (term exp.1996)
Private Consultant
639 Kansas
Mercedes, TX 78570
P. 210/968-5895
F.210/968-8733
STARR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES:
Elisa Barrera, Sub-Zone Chair
Federal Grants Coordinator, Starr County
P.O. Box 918 (term exp.1997)
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
P.210/487-2063
F. 210/487-4250
Jose A. Escamilla, Secretary
City Manager, Rio Grande City
P.O. Box 467 (term expo 1996)
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
P.210/487-0672
F.2101716-8899
Sam Vale (term expo 1997)
President, Starr Camargo Bridge Co
804 W. Main
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
P. 210/487-5606
F.210/487-4678
Crisanto Salinas (term expo 1996)
Exec. Dir., Starr Industrial Foundation
601 E. Main
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
P.210/487-2709
F.2101716-8560
WILLACY COUNTY REP~SENTATIVES:
Valentin Flores, Sub-Zone Chair
President, Flores Electric
P.O. Box 353 (term expo 1997)
Sebastian, TX 78594
P.210/347-3204
Larry Rincones, Treasurer
Regional pirector, Teach For America
P.O. Box 269 (term expo 1997)
Sebastian, TX 78594
P.210/630-6781/316-2144
F.21O/682-7619/316-4459
�Stephen M. Vassberg (term expo 1996)
Assistant Dean, Texas State Technical College
P.O. Box 359
Sebastian, TX 78594
P.210/425:'0607
F.210/425-0797
Eddie Chapa (term expo 1996)
Veterans Program Officer
P.O. Box 365
Raymondville, TX 78580
P.210/689-3321
F.210/689-6127
EZSTAFF:
Yvonne "Bonnie" Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer
Michael A. Morales, Operations Manager
Irene Gutierrez, Executive Assistant
Gracie Guzman, Hidalgo Empowerment Zone Coordinator
M. Rita Jaramillo, U.S. Treasury, Washington, DC
Javier Vela, Starr Empowerment Zone Coordinator
Zilpa N. Oseguera, USDA!AmeriCorps Member
Maria L. Huerta, Texas HHS Volunteer
��Community participation continues' to take an important role' in the execution of the
designation. We are corrunitted to funding only projects that enjoy the support of the citizens in the
zone. Monthly Board Meetings are posted three days before the meeting and open to the public. In
addition, at least one meeting per quarter will be held in each of the sub-zones.
It has been a rewarding experience to see communities with a history of chronic poverty, assemble
and use community strengths to provide economic and educational opportunities for their citizens.
Not all communities, however, are faring as welL The inability of these communities to mobilize
their resources to convert their vision for their community into reality is a difficult challenge.
The issues can be categorized in five areas: 1) a limited number of non-profit organizations with
capacity and experience in program delivery; 2) limited experience in implementing strategic plans;
3) lack of resources to focus on specific goals identified in the strategic plans; 4) leadership qualities
to lead the efforts of a group with conflicting priorities; and 5) economic and business development
skills.
To offset these challenges, we have sought the expertise of several authorities representing State
and Federal government, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, etc. At the top
of the list is David Gonzalez, District Director, RECD. He has supported us fully in all aspects of
implementation. Other alliances and partnerships we have established are with individuals from the
Center for Entrepeneurialship and Economic Development, University of Texas Pan American
University, the Governor's Office, Department of Health and Human Services, Small Business
Administration, Minority Business; Development Agency, and the Economic Development
Administration.
In closing, the RGVEZ initiative is moving ahead with its vision for the Rio Grande Valley, "To be
a prosperous region with quality communities, a skilled workforce employed in sustainable jobs
paying livable wages and equal opportunity for all citizens." We have allocated more than eight,
million dollars of sustainable projects, established a process that ensures program integrity and kept
citizen participation at the forefront. We have a challenging and difficult year ahead of us. Your
continued support and assistance is appreciated.
If you have questions regarding this update, please do not hesitate to contact me on 210/514-4000.
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Enclosure 1, Approved and Proposed Projects
Enclosure 2, RGVEZ Corrunittees
Enclosure 3, RGVEZ Project Review Procedures
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APPROVED AND PROPOSED PRO..JECTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 1 5, 1 996
Cameron CountylLaguna Madre Area:
For many years shrimping and commercial fishing. have been the principal commercial and industrial
activities in the Port Isabel area. In recent years the shrimp industry has been exceptionally hard hit
by changing economic conditions, increasing state and federal regulations, and an overall decline in
the standard of living.
With the recent groWth of neighboring South Padre Island as a tourist resort, related opportunities
have grown in the area. However, these service-related employment opportunities are often
replacing traditionally higher-paying industrial jobs. This situation is causing a dramatic decline in
living standards and the quality oflife in the community.
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An important component in the future economic development of the Port Isabel area is the
Intracoastal Waterway which links the coast of Texas with the entire Eastern Seaboard as well as the
Mississippi River. The Sub-zone developed several of their benchmarks around their biggest asset,
the Waterway. The Cameron CountylPort Isabel community initiated a strong public participation
process for involving the community into the strategic planning process. The benefits of the
comprehensive planning process are now paying off. The Sub-zone is moving forward in its
implementation of the benchmarks and has awarded funding for a majority of the benchmarks.
Allocation: .
$9,849,000
Funds Awarded to Date:
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Total Funds Leveraged:,
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Approved Projects:
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At-Risk Student Summer Program ($35,440) - Point Isabel Independent School District
is providing students-at-risk for 'gang involvement, an opportunity to focus their energies
in a 'positive direction through community service projects. In addition, accelerated
instruction in r~mediation math and reading will be provided. A counseling component will
address the issues of relationships, decision making, dnigs, personal health, and gang issues.
Sub-zone funds will cover 100% of the costs associated with the program including
personnel, participant costs, training, travel, equipment/materials and utilities for school ,
district buildings.
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Head Start Program ($40,000)- A collaborative effort has brought the first Head Start
Program into Port Isabel. Our Lady Star of the Sea Church is serving as the lead entity of
the center which houses the Head Start Program. It is ,operated by Ninos Inc., a non-profit
community organization. Ninos Inc. provides for curriculum and instruction, teachers, and
maintenance. In addition, they also provide adult literacy classes. Zone dollars were used
to complete construction of the Community Center which houses the Head Start Program.
The project involves three partners including: Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish ($45,000);
Cameron County (property valued at $60,000): and Ninos Inc. ($20,000) .
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Historical Preservation and Redevelopment ($763,100) -As part of the Port Isabel 2000-
Main Street Historic Preservation Plan, the City of Port Isabel has created the Port Isabel
Historical District. The overall program aims to improve the quality of the community and
its residents and create sustainable features to attract people and businesses to Port Isabel
through several projects including the: development of Maxan Street, completion of the
Champion Museum and redevelopment of the businesses in the historic area of Port Isabel.
The program is a grass roots driven effort that has brought together several well established
entities in a collaborative effort. Port Isabel has included in this effort a commitment to
assist disadvantaged adults and youth in achieving and maintaining self sufficiency through
training and employment in construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of the public
infrastructure and community facility within the Port Isabel historic area. Additional sources
of funding, both public and private, total over $2,000,000 and include grants from the Texas
Department of Transportation, Texas Community Development Program, Texas Parks and
Wildlife, Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation and the Private Industry Council.
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Hospitality Program ($200,000) - Point Isabel Independent School District and the Sub
zone are offering a school-based enterprise program providing training and career -guidance
in the workplace within the growing tourist industry. Included will be strategies for
soliciting business support, identifying career pathways, and securing positions for students
to participate in this school-to-work program.
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Infrastructure ($1,700,000) -A grant was awarded to the Navigation District during last
years USDA set-a-side grants for Port infrastructure and renovation.
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Laguna Madre Enterprise Center ($750,000) '- A small business incubator has been
approved by the Board of Directors and architectural plans are currently underway. This
project will provide five to seven additional locations for small business startup or
expansions. The 23,000 square foot building includes office, warehouse and manufacturing
space. The Sub-zone has leveraged in-kind contributions provided by the Navigation District,
for land, building maintenance and repairs, building insurance, and donated materials for
construction and are valued at approximately $134,225.
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Laguna Madre Habitat for Humanity - ($250,000).. Empowerment Zone funds of
$100,000 in 1995 and $150,000 in 1996, will be used in conjunction with funds from the
Texas Department 'of Housing and Community Affairs, Cameron County, the City of Port
, Isabel and private donations in order to construct 20-25 homes for low-income families in
the Laguna Madre Area, over the next three years. Donated or reduced-priced building
materials have been obtained for this community housing project. Each family selected is
required to contribute 4,000 "sweat/equity hours" into the building of their home or in other
Habitat building projects. Most of the expenses of labor costs are in-kind contributions.
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Learning for·,Life ($7,653) - The Boy Scouts of America has been awarded a grant to
expand, the "Learning for Life Program" into the Zone The project conducts an in-school
program teaching real.,.life skills, ethical and moral decision making, and 'citizenship lessons
to children. This model is currently being used nationwide as a teaching and counseling
vehicle in elementary and middle grades. 'An "At-risk Youth Outreach Program," funded
by the Zone, will target culturally and economically disadvantag'ed children for inclusion in
the traditional scouting programs of Cub Scouting. Special emphasis will be on identifying,
training and supporting parents in hard to reach areas.
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Library Automation Project ($407,765) - The use oftechnology to off set the isolation in
rural coriununities is key to the empowerment of rural communities. A joint community
project by the City of Port Isabel and the Empowerment Zone, library users will benefit from
the automation of library operations such as the Online Catalog with advanced searching
features, access to the latest in multimedia materials and connection to the Information
Superhighway. The goal of the Port Isabel Public Library Automation Project is to provide
services which will contribute to the economic development and vitality of the Port Isabel
Community and surrounding areas. The Sub-zone has partnered with the Texas Community
Development Program and city matching funds totaling $1,145,780. The matching funds
include contributions of land, facilities, furniture, books, architectural and engineering fees,
and professional services.
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Parent Involvement Program ($696,000) - Point Isabel Independent School District and
the Sub-zone have joined forces to initiate a comprehensive PK-12 guidance and counseling
program, a parental involvement program, and a complete alternative education program for
students in grades 7-12. Empowerment Zone funds will cover costs for equipment, staff
training, and rental.
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Primary Care Health Clinic (Proposed) - Collaborative efforts are underway to establish
a primary care health clinic. Other partners include the Cameron County Health Department,
Brownsville Community Health Services, and the Sub-zone.
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Single Family Housing ($1,300,000) -The Sub-zone is working with the Community
Development Corporation of Brownsville (CDCB), a grass-roots organization with
experience in developing affordable housing projects in Cameron County to develop,
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family, affordable housing. CDCB will seek funds from other federal or local resources to
leverage Empowerment Zone funds to the greatest extent possible. 89% of such funding
sources will include local banks, secondary markets, bond finance agencies and other private
sector lenders.
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Pt. Isabel ISDIUTB.& TSC College Laguna Madre Center ($1,108,385) - Point Isabel
lSD, in cooperation with, the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost
College, proposes to develop an education and training center specifically designed to
accommodate a myriad ofprogramming include: Basic skills, G.ED., citizenship, Technical
training, Undergraduate and Graduate level courses. Point Isabel LSD. has leveraged
matching funds of $1,200,000.
Hidalgo CountylDelta Area
In spite of unfortunate economic circumstances, the character of the people in the Delta area is
strong. Human capital is perhaps their strongest asset. They aspire to home ownership, not public
housing, and they take pride in what they have accomplished. There is scarcity of private sector
employers in the Delta Area due to low infrastructure capacity. The government provides the largest
number ofjobs, the majority of which are provided by local government. Trade and manufacturing
are limited. The agricultural sector provides a relatively constant localjob base, although job
opportunities are not increasing. Furthermore, farm labor is both seasonal and low paying. Poverty
and unemployment are extremely high. The low le\:'el of formal education is a barrier to improved
employment prospects., '
It was initially thought that the diversity of conditions in the area and time limitations would make
the task of preparing a comprehensive plan a difficult one. However, strong grassroots participation
has continued to prevail in the Delta Area. The members of the Sub-zone have worked for countless
hours to implement the strategic plan and benchmarks. They hold weekly sub-zone meetings and
draw attendance and participation of the community.
Allocation:
Projects Approved to Date:
Total Funds Leveraged:
$14,77J,500
. $872,206
$5,915,786
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Elevated Water Storage Tank Refurbishment ($63,500) - Infrastructure funds have been
used to refurbish the city of La Villa's elevated water storage tank. An engineer's assessment
indicated that the system was experiencing a failure of indicator devices, uncontrolled
discharge of treated water from the tank, and corrosion of both interior and exterior
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storage, and it was imperative that the refurbishment proceed as soon as possible.
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Infrastructure Projects (Proposed) - The cities of La Villa, Edcouch and Mercedes have
come forth with infrastructure projects to improve water quality and distribution, provide
adequate infrastructure to accommodate business and industry, as well as housing and
population growth. The Sub-zone has submitted proposals to other funding sources
including the Texas Water Development Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture (RECD),
and the Department ofCommerce (EDA). The RGVEZ Advisory Committee recognizes the
need for water and sewer lines, drainage and storage capabilities for these communities.
Once additional funding sources have been secured, it is anticipated that the Board of
Directors will approve these projects.
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Emergency Medical Services (proposed) - Emergency medical services is inadequate in the
area. Delta Area residents claim the response time can take as long as two hours. The Sub
zone is working with the Fire Department and a private company to upgrade the services of
existing ambulatory service to meet this need.
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Health Occupations Training Collaborative ($464,696) - A shortage of health care
providers in the Rio Grande Valley exists. The Independent School Districts of Edcouch
Elsa; La villa and Monte Alto, in cooperation with the SouthTexas Community College, will
establish ajoint secondary/post-secondary program designed to develop skills necessary for
employment in health care, genatric care, and education/child care. The training
collaborative is designed to serve, both in-school and out-of-school youth and will target at
risk/challenged youth and provide them with an alternative to dropping out of schooL In
kind funding by the district totals $1,132,796 and includes construction costs and
contributions to personnel, travel, and equipment costs.
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Library Media Center ($344,010)- The South Texas Independent School District will
construct a Valley-wide LibrarylMediaCenter for data dissemination, educational training
and linkage to Internet by providing services to school districts, public libraries, business
industries and community patrons, as well as provide involvement in family literacy and
educational opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth. Empowerment Zone funding
makes it possible for STCC satellite students to have a library facility. In-kind funding by the .
district totals $1,782,990 and includes construction costs ($1.5 million), and contributions to
personnel, travel, and equipment costs. South Texas ISD will assume full operation of the
facility in year three of the project.
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Multi-family Housing Facility (Proposed) - The Hidalgo County Housing Committee is
working on a collaborative venture with a private investor, the Mercedes Housing Authority,
and the Sub-zone to provide rental units for the City of Mercedes. The project would bring
to the Zone over $3,000,000 in funds from an outside source and provide quality and
affordable rental housing to individuals in the zone.
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One-Stop Health Shop (proposed) - The communities of La Villa and Edcouch have joined
forces with the Hidalgo Health Care Corporation and private health care providers to design
and operate a one-stop health center. The proposed project is -in the developmental stage.
, Starr CountylRio Grande City
A striking physical feature of the Rio Grande City community is the wealth of very old, ,historic
structures in the downtown area. This suggests a once active and thriving communitY. Now badly
damaged by the elements, a facade improvement, no interest loan will be made' to existing
businesses to improve ,the historic downtown area. This infrastructuIe improvement has the potential
of providing opportunities for redevelopment an~ job creation.
The residents face several challenges. It is the most isolated community in the Zone, located 50
miles from McAllen and 120 miles from Port IsabeL' Unemployment is one of the highest in the
country. Ofthose employed, an excessive number are employed in government ,and education (47%)
which indicates a lack of private sector business and industrial opportunities and a strong reliance
011 the public sector for ,employment and social service functions. High numbers are employed in
, agricultural jobs that are seasonal and low income, however, they proviqe resources to area
communities and employ many who might otherwise be unemployed. ,
Having recently incorporated, Rio Grande ,City is experiencing many of the ,administrative growing
pains that come with the creation of a new government. The city must now provide many services
that were not provided be'fore or were provided by the county. Many residential areas, in the past
were eligible for state assistance on the basis of their rural designation, may no longer be eligible for
this assistance. The Sub-zone is revisiting their benchmarks iii an attempt to consolidate their funds.
to maximize their impact in that community.
Allocation:
$4,900,000
Projects Awarded to Date:
$7,732.
, Total Funds Leveraged:
$35,569
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Boy Scouts of America, Learning for Life ($7,732) - The Boy Scouts of America and the
Rio Grande ISD have formed a partnership to implement a classroom based program that
includes citizenship, self-esteem, ethics and other character building curriculum that will be
taught by the Rio Grande City ISD counselors. Matching funds in the amount of $35,569
, were obtained by Rio Grande'City and the Indepen:d~nt School District.
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Multi-Service Facility (Proposed) - A multi-purpose facility is proposed in Starr County.
It will house an intergenerational program·within the same ~uilding. The City ofRio Grande
has donated 14 acres for this facility .. The three proposed programs are the Boys and Girls
Club, an Elderly Activity Center and a Training Center.
.A. Boys and Girls Club. The lead entity for the proposed Boys and Girls Club will be the
City of Rio Grande. The Steering Committee and the Sub-zone committee have met with
the Boys and Girls Club District Representative to develop the by-laws and charter.
B. Elderly Activity Center.- The proposed elderly Activity Center will provide inter
generational activities with the youth. The Community Action Council of South Texas is
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C. Training Center. The proposed Trainirig Center will provide local students with training
in health related fields. The proje'ct isa collaborative effort between the South Texas
Community College and the high school.
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One-Stop. Health Facility (Proposed) - The facility will house various health agencies.
including the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation,Texas Health
Department, Starr County Hospital, imd private physicians; Other"agencies will be solicited.
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Flood Control Project (Proposed) - A project that involves creek flood control and other
basic drainage infrastructure is benchmarked.The Zone is seeking to acquire right-of~ways
to build a flood control system that will alleviate the flood prone area.
•
Juvenile Detention Center (proposed) - Rio Grande City has a growing juvenile
delinquency problem. The Sub-zone has benchmarked the establislunent of a Juvenile
Detention Center to address this growing problem. Starr County and the 229th Judicial
District are collaborating to develop this initiative. Plans include refurbishing the old jail for
use in the Juvenile Detention Center.
•
Revolving Loan Fund (Proposed)- The Sub-zone is exploring the establishment of a
. revolving loan fund program with zone dollars. The Rio Grande City Economic
Development Council is the proposed lead entity that will manage the fund. They have
established the criteria guidelines and are developing the administrative component.
Willacy County/Sebastian-Santa Monica
.
.
Perhaps the greatest asset of this Sub-zone is the sense of "community" and commitment to
improving the quality of life for its citizens. The residents of Willacy County/Sebastian-Santa
Monica Sub-zone embraced the.strategic planning process prior to t:eceiving guidance or assistance .
. They reached consensus abo\lt the problems which confronted them and expressed positive
suggestions for change. It is the least populated sub-zone with a population of2,122 and a land area
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�of 55.3 square miles~ Located in that fifty miles are many of the great cattle ranching operations of
South Texas. Described by many as an oasis,}t also has high rates of poverty and unemployment.
, The job base is small, based primarily on farming and some ·domesticservices. ,The Sub-zone is
aggressively pursuing implementation of its strategic plan.
Allocation:
$3,283,000
Projects Approved to Date:
$1,438,226
Total Funds Leveraged:'
$1,648,309
Projects include:
•
Educational Center ($313,226) - Lyford Independent School District, in cooperation with
the Texas A&M Colonias Project, a 21st Century Learning Grant and the Sebastian
Conununity has been awarded a grant to develop a conununity-based education center. The
educational project will serve the following purposes: 1) establish a Literacy Center; 2)
establish a Students Using Powerful, Enrichment Resources Tutoring Program; 3) establish
a Summer Learning involves Functional Education Program; and4) renovate the Sebastian
Elementary Annex. Empowerment Zone funds ·will complete renovation, purchase supplies
, and equipment, and conduct operations for the first two years of the project. The school
district has leveraged an additional $828,309 to support the over~l program and will
continue funding for the Educational Center after one ,funds have been spent..
•
Sebastian Fire Department (Proposed) - Fire protection services currently do not exist in
this part of the county. Grass fires are a problem and the response time for the Raymondville
Fire Department is 30 minutes to one hour. A group of residents have come together and
fonned a volunteer fire department.
•
Santa Monica Flood Control Gate ($205,000) - Willacy County Drainage District was
awarded a' contract to build a flood gate in Santa Monica to alleviate the severe. flooding
problems in the area. The lack of adequate drainage has damaged many area homes and
prohibits its residents from using the roads .
•
Comprehensive Hoosing Program ($920,000) - The Non-Profit Resource Housing Group'
has beeri awarded a contract to establish a Comprehensive Housing Program for the Willacy
CountY Sub-zone. The program aimsto address three'goals:, 1) to increase the number of
, affordable housing units; 2) to upgrade the existing housing conditions through housing
rehabilitation; and 3) to establish financial and'conununitypartnerships to ensure continuity ,
and stability of the program. The housing group has leveraged funds in the amount of
$820,000..
The project is expected to result in the production of new housing units and,the rehabilitation
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�of existing housing. Secondly, the project will provide for employment opportunities in the
construction field and assist the local economy through the purchase of construction
materials and supplies. Third, the proposed project will serve as a catalyst in the creation of
a viable partnership between the community and local participating banks in developing
conimunity reinvestment opportunities. Finally the project will enhance the local tax;.base.
, Zone Wide Projects
There are several programs underway that serve the entire Zone.
Allocation:
$2,800,000
Projects Approved to Date:
$2,800,000
Total Funds Leveraged:
.$1,630,000
Projects include:
•
The One Stop Capital Shop ($1,200,000) -,The One Stop Capital Shop will provide
business assistance and capital to create, retain and grow businesses and jobs in the Rio
Grande Valley Empowennent Zone. The'University of Texas .,. Pan American's Center for
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, a community-based organization with
extensive economic development experience and a working knowledge 'of available local,
state and federal governnient assistance, serves as the management team. The CEED will
provide concentrated business· technical assistance and counseling to individuals and
businesses in the Zone by coordinating efforts with the following service providers: SBA,
, the Small Business Development Center, Business Infonnation Center, Service Corps of
Retired Executives, USDA Rural Economic and Community Development office, the Export
Assistance Center, local 7(a) lenders, and Community Development companies. The main
office will be in Edinburg with satellites in all Zone communities. The Zone leveraged
funding from the following sources: SBA $80.,000 in equipment and $900,000 for operations
over a five year period and the University of Texas - Pan American $450,000 for
maintenance of the facilities.,
•
Minority Business Opportunities Center (MBOC) ($100,000) - The RGVEZ will
coordinate with CEED, the current management team for the RGVEZ's One Stop Capital
Shop, to establish and manage the MBOC. The MBOC will obtain reliable information
which can be ofassistance to the development and implementation ofstrategies and activities
to assist in the fonnation, development and growth of minority-owned businesses in the
South Texas area. At the conclusion of the project, a report will be provided to MBDA
which contains recommendations for facilitating the creation and expansion of minority
owned businesses in South Texas. This program is fully funded by the Minority Business
Development Agency for $200,000.
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High Skills Training - Project VIDA ($1,500,000) - Project VIDA is a high skills training
program administered by Valley Interfaith and modeled after Project Quest in San Antonio.
This demonstration project establishes and will test new labor-market strategies to reconnect
low-income unemployed individuals with quality jobs. It features a unique approach to
engaging private employers, provides intensive skills training where appropriate, and models
an enhanced service delivery process based on a "one-stop shopping" approach designed to
better serve both employers looking for qualified workers and individuals seeking a variety
of labor-market services. As such, this demonstration represents a fundamental change in
the way workforce services are planned and delivered in the local community.
The demonstration will offer services encompassing the eight components that follow:
employer services, outreach, recruitment and referral, intake services and referral, direct
employment services, employability development planning, personal counseling, participant
support and maintenance, and long term skiHs training and job placement.
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BUDGETIFINANCE CO:M11ITTEE
Larry Rincones, Chairman
Ed Tamayo
Fred Garza
Crisantos Salinas
lv1ARKETING C0111vfITTEE
Bob Cornelison, Chainnan
Inna Garcia
Valentin Flores
Eddie Chapa
Elisa Barrera
PROGRAM C0111vfITTEE
Joe Escamilla, Chainnan
Steve Vassberg
Jim Myers
Esequiel Reyna
Jaime Garza
PROJECTIEVALUATION C0111vfITTEE
1. Humberto Rodriguez, Chainnan
Sam Vale
Steve Vassberg
Fr. Joseph O'Brien
Cain Caceres
001 S. Texas Ave., Mercedes, Tx 78570 .. (210) 514AOOO .. (210) 514-4007 fa:x
�APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR PROJECTS
1)
Application for project to be completed mth all proper documentation and submitted to
sub-zone chair.
2)
Application forwarded to proper sub-zone committee for initial review to verify that project
is consistent ""'1th sub-zone needs and objectives. Committee endorses or denies project for
presentation to sub-zone Advisory Committee.
3)
Sub-zone Advisory Committ~e reviews application for identification in the Strategic Plan, .
and to ensure that funding for the proposal is benchmarked. If endorsed, project moves on
to step #4.
4)
Project is forwarded to ROV Empowerment Zone Administration for complete review by EZ
Administration and the Project Review Committee of the Regional Board of Directors.
a)
The Operations Manager ""'ill work closely \Vith the applica.T'J.t to review all pertinent
information, and make moditlcations requested by sub-zone Advisory Committee. This
process ""'ill include the review of a.11 application's fiscal viability, scope and methodology,
evaluation method, compliance in the areas offunding, fi11ance ai1d conflict of i.J.terest issues.
Operations Manger may also research alternate sources of funding and utilize the
EmpO\verment Zone as a source to leverage these funds.
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Revie\v process must be completed to the satisfaction of Operations Manager before
submiri:al
to the Project Review Committee.
b)
Project Review Committee conducts final review and analysis of the project to consider
recommendation for approval by the Regional Board of Directors. Project Review
""'ill certify that the review process by the Operations Manager is sufficient for
Committee
submittal to Regional Board of Directors, and that the project has maintained its original scope
and
methodology. If projects are found· to be significantly altered from the time of their
endorsement by the sub-zone Advisory Committee, they mll be sent back to the Advisory
reconsideration.
Committee for
c)
If Project Review Committee moves to recommended approval of the project to the Regional
Board of Directors, an Executive Summa.ry \\<ill be prepared, and contracts ""'ill be formulated
for presentation along "",ith the application for action at the next regular business meeting of
the Board of Directors.
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d)
If the Project Review Committee and EZ Administration find that a project applicant is not
a financially viable entity, if conflict of interest issues or a negative applicant history arise,
or if a project's scope, methodology or funding mix are flawed, the Project Review
Committee
will refer the project back to the sub-zone Advisory Committee for reconsideration.
e)
5)
Projects are presented at least 7 days prior to regularly scheduled meetings. If the review
process for a project is not completed prior to this date, the project endorsement will wait
until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Projects are presented to Board Members as action items to consider approval .
. If approved, contracts are finalized and Empowerment Zone Administration begins process
for acquisition of funds.
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�FlJNDING PROCEDURES
Grant Projects
Approved grant projects will be funded on a cost-reimbursement/performance contract basis.
Grant projects may receive a t:i.Venty-five percent (25%) advance of funds in order to begin
operations, "With the balance of funds to be reimbursed throughout each stage of the project's
completion.
Grantees may also choose to seek reimbursement for the remainder of funds (75%) in a lump sum,
or in separate installments as different stages of the project are completed.
Funds will only be dra\vn do'Wn from the State of Texas after all proper backup documentation has
been submitted and veri..fied by RGVEZ Administration.
.
Alw.1.ough all grant projects are funded on a cost reimbursement basis, the RGVEZ 'Will strictly adhere
to contract guidelines, specifically those regarding total project costs, and work to be completed or
eq uipment purchased.
Cost reimbursement will only be provided up to the amount stipulated in a project's proposal and
contract. In the event that a project is completed for an amount that is less than the amount
stipulated in the contract, the RGv'EZ 'Will retain all surplus funds for the purpose of re-allocating
the funds to other worthwhile projects.
�PAGE 1
DRAFT
CAT. OF NEED
BENC AREA ACTIVITY
DRAFT
RIO GRANDE VALLEY EMPOWERMENT ZONE
SUBZONES BUDGET PLANS
YEAR 1 (111195-12131195)
SSBG .
OTHER
TOTAL
CAMERON COUNTY
BUSINESS
YEAR 2 (111196-12131196)
SSBG
OTHER
01117196
YEARS 3-10 (111197-1213112003)
SSBG
OTHER
TOTAL
TOTAL
GRAND TOT SSBG TOTAL
----
BUSI ESS
BUSII lESS
BUSINESS
WORKFORCE
VVVKr..rVK .... t:;
CAM
CAM
CAM
AM
L-II
.... AM
PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LOAN
LOCAL TRAINING
HOSF
PITALITY TRAINING
LltlKARY AUTOMATION PROJECT
HEAUTHi~~~iiJl'I,IIk 3"2~~ CAM~ CC.INICIk'l1,~&1iI_ ' , _
HOUSING
HOUSING
HOUSING
YOUTH
YOUTH
YOUTH
YOUTH
YOUTH
4-4
4-5
4-6
6-1
6-4
6-5
16-6
16-8
CAM
CAM
CAM
CAM
CAM
CAM
ICAM
ICAM
LAGUNA HEIGHTS INFRASTRUCTURE
HABITAT HOUSING PROJECT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
SUMMER YOUTH AT RISK
LESSONS FOR LIFE
IPARENTALINVOLVEMENT
IMUlTIPURPOSe-CENTER-HEAD START
CAMERON TOTAL
150,000
322365
0
110000
!!I~25'OOOj
I-
25,000
100,000
200,000
25,000
40,240
7,653
225,000
40,000
1,560,258
150,000
432,365
50,000
36,400
0
!!;.125tOOO.lllIM1'30lJi400~
200,000
100,000
I
I ,1ao,OOO I
5,090,000
-
25,000
300,000
200,000
125,000
40,240
7,653
225,000
6,650,258
236,000
4,149,900
I
190,000
2,000,000
200,000
. 40,000
7,600.
2,437,600
HIDALGO COUNTY
-
175,000
340:-000
2,300,000
525,000
40,000
7,600
236,000
200,000
450,000
I
6,587,500
INFfRAsrRUCT_UREJ!iIl.!!ii~~~.!ir~~
HOUSING
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
LlBRARYIMEDIA CENTER
50,000
80,000
300,000
181'513;
:Y~MEDICAI!,SERVlCES)htjlliilllfJiiijj
SUBZONE/ADVOCACY
HIDALGO TOTAL
600,000
1,075,000
3,906,209
860,000
DRAFT
...
4,650,000
235,000
320,000
60,000
1,400,000
I
3,999,285
7,892,500
4,766,209
400,000
967,765
200,000
407,765
I
900,000
I
I
1,950,000
150,000
150,000
200,000
0
5,100,000
-0
320,000
60,000
I 1,635,000
0
I
I
11,891,785
400,000
640,000
7,600,000
650,000
400,240
75,253
2,096,000
220,000
I
25,129,543
400,000
250,000
950,000
350,000
40,2401
7,653 1
696,000 I
40,000 I
9,709,443
, GRAND TOT SSBG TOTAL
50,000
750,000
900,000 I
1,050,000 I
1,050,000
I
400,000
1,950,000
150,000
550,000
I
2,000,000
250,000
1,000,000
I
2,000,000
250,000
500,000
;':it~i!'lll~1I,t:I~f~~~~1".4i:rlIlJ!WJ{\Y"O{ 'iC;,,;~ili'~;81'513' ~:;j! ';;1i';:; 81;513'
50,000
475,000
200,000
499,000
~~:W073;7:50~ fti~2t'403'150"~'1!2;403;150il
1ll!i'<1'07:3'7:501
TOTAL
275,000
450,000
125,000
1-2
200,000
450,000
49,000
i1!ff'~1i304l400F
175,000
150,000
300,000
325,000
I
50,000
36,400
0
6,540,000
9,675,000
75,000
75,000
16,215,000
22,056,209
10,921,209
�PAGE 2
RIO GRANDE VALLEY EMPOWERMENT ZONE
SUBZONES BUDGET PLAN
CAT. OF NEED
BENC AREA ACTIVITY
STARR COUNTY
BUSINESS
BUSINESS
WORKFORCE
HEALTH
HOUSING
HOUSING
YOUTH
YOUTH
~OU1'Hlii.,"
ELDERLY
1·9
1·10
2·2
3-3 .
4·3
4-7
6·2
6·3
STA
STA
STA.
STA
STA
STA
STA
STA
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LOANS
REVOLVING LOAN· STARR
ONE·STOP TRAINING CENTER
CLINIC
CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
AFFORDABLE HOUSING/REHAB PROG.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
YEAR 1 (1/1195-12/31/95)
SSBG
OTHER
TOTAL
a
YEAR 2 (111196.12/31196)
SSBG
OTHER
a
a
a
a
a
25,000
300,000
260,000
250,000
100,000
200,000
25,000
200,000
0
500,000
125,000
400,000
a
125,000
800,000
835,000
500,000
200,000
150,000
200,000
50,000
250,000
a
250,000
180,000
350,000
25,000
140,000
165,000
a
50,000
a
a
1I;9~'i!1l STA~ii*~ BOYS1SCOUTS:OEtAMeRIC~l.I!.ESSONSIt'J ~J!Ii\J"3i81111~
a
0
a
a
GRAND TOT SSBG TOTAL
a
180,000
50,000
a
YEARS 3-10 (111197-1213112003)
SSBG
OTHER
TOTAL
TOTAL
100,000
.500,000
575,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
200,000
300,000
a
01/17196
a
a
50,000
0
a
0
a
a
500,000
250,000
350,000
300,000
a
100,000
700,000
1,000,000
250,000
450.000
1,000,000
200,000
500,000
700,000
a
~!J!t_38116~ ~3r81161 ~1.I~j!&1W;:l!;O< 1~;~;~3'8116'i
180,000
600,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
500,000
600,000
1,200,000
a
500,000
700,000
600,000
750,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
\mfi!$!j17j732]'
1,000,000
500,000
BUSINESS
BUSINESS
WORKFORCE
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
1·1
1·11
2-1
9·1
9-3
9-4
ZONE
ZONE
ZONE
ZONE
ZONE
ZONE
a
428,866
370,000
798,866
2,228,866
835,000
3,063,866
1,900,000
2,025,000
3,925,000
7,780,000
4,557,732
WILLACY TOTAL
STA
50,000
STARR TOTAL
7·1
360,000
320,000
680,000
1,903,000
10,000,000
11,903,000
1,015,000
24,500,000
25,515,000
38,098,000
3,278.000
ONE STOP CAPITAL SHOP
INSURANCE/BONDING
HIGH SKill TRAINING
ADMINISTRATION
PROGRAM MEASUREMENT/REVIEW
STATE ADMINISTRATION
390.000
0
200,000
300,000
50,000
30.000
0
390,000
202.500
a
a
202,500
600,000
300,000
70,000
60,000
0
a
a
a
600,000
300,000
70,000'
60,000
a
a
a
a
a
0
200,000
300,000
50,000
30,000
607,500
550,000
700,000
2,400,000
200,000
510,000
607,500
550,000
700,000
2,400,000
200,000
510,000
1,200,000
550,000
1,500,000
3,000,000
320,000
600,000
1,200,000
550,000
1,500,000
3,000,000
320,000
600,000
ZONEWIDE TOTAL
970,000
o
970,000
1,232,500
o
1,232,500'
4.967,500
o
4,967,500.
7,170.000
7,170.000
3,794,124
6,380,000
10,174,124
13,420,475
14,132,600
18,421,785
44,092,500
100,233,752
35,636,384
ELDERLY CENTER
GRAND TOTAL
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a
0
a
a
DRAFT
a
27,553,075
62,514,285
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFlCE OF NANAGEMENf AND BUtlGE'f
WASHINGlON. D.C. 3)5IXJ
Marcb 19> 1996
(House)
STATE:MENT OF AD:MINISruTION POLICY
(THIs STA:n!ME!II1T HAS BEEN OOoR:DlNJCl"ED BY OMB wrm 11m CONCBRNED AGENCII?S.)
H-R 2202 • Immigration in the National Interest Act
(Smith (R) Texas and 129 cosponsors)
The Administration bas serious concems with
H.R. 2202 as reported
by the Judiciary
Committee. These concerns are described below aDd in the AttachmClIl The
Administration will work with the Congress to seek adoption of amendments that
satiSfactorily address these concerns.
If H.R. 2202 were presented to the President with the Agriculture Committee's amendme:ot
creating a new agrieulttmll guestworker program, the Attomey General and the Secretary of
Labor would recommend that 'the bill be vetoeq,. The Administration strongly opposes a
new agricnltural guestwarker program because it would: (1) reduce work opportunities for
U.S. citizens and other legal n::sid.e:Dts; (2) depress wages and work standards for U.S.
farmworkets; (3) not be a sustainable solution to any labor shortage that might develop; and
(4) inca:ease illegal immigration.. However,. the Acbninistra:tion is prepared to work 'With an
interested partie~ including the Congress, as appropriate" 10 address ways to improve the
existing. H--2A program in a way that will not jeopardize worker protections.
megalImmi~
Many provisions of H..R. .2202 are similar or identical fD the President~s 1995 legislative
proposal. comprehensive enforcement initiatives, and ovem1l strategy to deter illegal
immigmtion. To rewue decades of neglect, the Adl1linist:ra:tion'~ strategy calls for
Iegaining control of the Nation's borders; protecting legally employed workers by
improving worksite enfoxre.ment; aggressively pursuing the removal of cri.mina1 aliens and
other illegal aliens; a:od securing from Congress the resources to as&ist States with 1he costs
of illegal inunignltion. The Presidentts strategy is already beiDg implemented and makiDg
sure and steady Progr:es, toward achievement of its goals.
Legal Immigration
The Adxninistration StIppOrts the bill's objective' of a moderate reduction in the overall level
of legal imDligration. However. the Administration endorses a framework of legal
immigration that respectS our immigration traditions. The Administration has sigoificant
objections., as described in the Attachment.. to the mam1er in which H.R 2202 'WOuld
achieve the over.ill reduction; . The Admim,stratioD. seeks legal immigration reform that:
(1) promotes the sttength of families and their values through fumily reunifiea:ti.on;
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(2) protects U.S. workers from Unfair competition while providing emp10yers with
appropriate access to international labor markets to promote U.s. global competitiveness;
and (3) promotes naturalizatjon to encourage .full participation in the nationaJ community.
H.R 2202 fails in several respects to satisfy
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principles:
It drasticallv and twpecessarily restricts the ability of U.S. citizens to reunite with
:family members. even close fumily members such as parents and some children. In
addition, an equitable process should be established to address existing waiting lists
offamily members of U.S. citizens - including brothers and sisters of adult citizens
-- that teCOgW..zes tha:t these individuals "played by· the rules" of this country" s legal
immigra1ion system.
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It fails to protect u.s. workers. The Administration SUpports reform that provides
incentives to employers to prepare and hire American "'torkers for the high skilled
jobs and high peri'onmmce workplaces of the future. Such reform should provide
business and the scientific commWlity with a safety valve of access to foreign labor
markels to meet skill demands that the U.S. workforce cannot supply in sufficient
quantity or 'With sufficient speed. The Administration believes that it should be the'
rare exception.. rather than the rule, that employers hire foreign over U.S. woIkers.
TIle Adnrini.strati.on is concerned that the rule proposed for the bill. does not even
provide Members of Congress th~ opportunity to vote to protect U.S. worke~
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It faj]s to recognize the role that naturalization can serve to advance the Nalion' s
inunigration policy. For example, the AdministJ:ation proposed utilizing
naturalization as a mechanism for reducing family reunification backlogs. By failing
to utiJi:le this mechaniSIIl, H.R 2202 unnecessarily dedicates slots to the legal
permanent resident category that could be used to reunite U.s. citizen families. The
Administration believes that the Federal Oovemment should help eligible legal
immigrants beeome cimns. achieVe and maintain self-sufficiency, and participate
and contribute fully as members of the national Community.
Asylum and Refugees
Protecting individuals with a genuine fear of persecution is a basic tenet of our Nation's
heritage and the Administration's policy. The Administration strongly opposes my
pl'ovision that would invaJidate a claim for asylum. regardless of the merits of the cJ.aim, if
it is filed after a deadline. '!be Administration's asylum refunns already ,are addressiDg
misuse of the system and applications declined by 57 percent in 1995. Any aSylmn
application deadline is contrary to QUI' courmy's humanitarian principles and would divert
l'CSOuroes from addressing real abuse to needless disputes over the date the applicant
entered the United States.
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Eligibility for Benefits
The Adnlinistration has a number of concerns about the provisions of H.R 2202 relating to
immigrants' eligibility for government benefits. While. the Administration appreciates and
supports that HR. 2202 does not impose an outright ban on benefits, as proposed under
odler legislation,. the Admjnjstmtion continues to have concerns with these provisions.. The
Administration is committed to st:rcngthe:nlng the 14deeming" requiremen~ under which an
immigmnt's income is deemed to include the income of the sponsor.
Concerns x-emain, however, that the bill as c1l%'If.'alt1y drafted may jeopardize immigrants'
health and safety and create a significant administrative burden on social seNice providers.
For tbese reasons, the Administration strongly opposes applying new cleetning rules to the.
Medicaid program and other non-tasb. assistance progxams, including public health and in
kind social services prog:r:am.s. It is simply unworkable. In additiOIl:. the Administration
also opposes applying new deeming rules to CUITent recipients; the disabled (whQ are
legal immigrants seeking to participate in student financial
exempt under current law);
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Pay-AS-You-Oo Scoring
H.R 2202 would affect direct spending and receipts; therefore, it is subject to the "pay_as
you-go" requirement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990. OMB·s scoring
of this legislation is under development.
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more cpaservative Supreme Court ,:would not rul,e ,the, 1/aDle-- :'.
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Crewels Line'Up to,Ap''ply For Hi,gh-Tech ~Green
Cant' (LOs AogeJes)ByGeorge Ramos: (c) 1996,. '
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LOS 'ANGEI.BS An era~ to a ,close We4nesday as the
, legally. NODOitiZen.s would be requUed to, show
'docu,mentationa.04 states coUld check the validity of the
information with the ImmigratiOn end Naturalization
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Despite itS'inclUsion in the House's immigration
legislation,. the sehoolin8 provision fae:es an uncertain
" .. green card" of lore changed its color and went high-tech
future. TbeSenate' immigration bill contains no Similar
against a _
back~p of a new reality for this country,'s legal
language and, the White H~use stronSly oppo~s such a move.
immigrants.
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Rep. Jolm BIYent, D-Texas. opposed the public schoOling
Crowds of immigrants lined up on the last day to apply
baD. calling it an ext:reme move that would make it far
, for a new'c::ard, which Will be piDk and like its "
tougher for many members,to suppOrt the overaU'bill,
, predeCessor, will grant1egal permaD.cnt residence aild all
which is schedUled to ~eUp for.a vote Thursday.,
that goes with it: the right to work and receive social
"We've tried to bring a'bipartisan bill. he said
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But more important, the goal ofbeeoming a legal
'l11e white HouSe has already threatened,to veto the bill
' 'residCnt symbolized by the old,'green c,lIi'd "8Jid not going
iflawmakers amend it,to include 8gUest-wor~r piogiam
forward for citizeOsbip is becoming a thing of ~ past. ,
that could briDg 250.000 foreign agricUltural wolkers iDto, '
So' mAny legal immigrants. sensing that the public mood
the country. The House will take up that i~ Tlnusday.bas turned against them in the wake of the passage of
Opponents said the schooling ban would tum into a ,
'Califomia'sProposition 187, are DOW opting to become
,: great reciuitiIig tool for street 8angS' bykicting so many
U:S. .citizens.,
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"This ~,an end to an era because an overwhelming
, schoolchildren Qut 'of c l a s s . '
"This is a mean~te4 amendmen~ appealing to'the
majori1;y of legal resideDls want to join the m.aiDstream of ,
worst'instincts hi American politics today," said ,Wdliam
American sooiety." siid Juan Jose Guti~z, head oraD
Sanchez. spokeSJDan for the Mexican American Legal Defense
mumgration agency in Los Allgeles' "They want to be
and Education fund in Los Angeles. "The worst part is
citizens.""
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','I' t.hiDk (U.S. citizenship) is,bettet'than the green
that it punishel ~Ocent~hildren based on the actions of .
their pare-nts."
card." said 49-year-old Juan Solorio as he ,stood in a "
, c8Jifomiat s Proposition 187. which seeks to bar'
long line with ,other Jast-m.innte applicants outside the
illegal immigrants from bene6tiQg from 8 varie~ of
'downtown Los Angeles fedCral bUilding:"im not g~ing
publio services. has-not yet been put in effect ~use a ,
anywhere else. Elections affect WI. We can express
federal judge has stamd en ~jWlction on most of it,
oUfSelves thrOugh voting, not only Latin peopJe but
t:allins the measwe an illegal state eff'ort'topre.-empl "
everybody."
W~Ston;s authority' on immigration policy, 'But a new
JudgiDg by the uneasiness feJt by many iIi Souihern
law, from Consms bestowing federal blessing on states'
CaUfoJDia's hurgeonmg immigrant communities. Solorio,
efforts to'deny education to illegal immigrants could give
Who was' born in Mexico bUt has lived in this country, since '
age 12; isn't alone. "
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supporters of the"banol initiative new ammunition.
The HoUse also ,adOp~ an ameD.dment that will allow '
Most social ~ agenc~es dealing with immigrant
local'and state law enforcement officers to assist the lNS
issues have reported a'SIlISe in intereSt in citizenship
in detaining illegal immigrants who are violating· a
and English ~~sses. paiticularly after the p4sSage in
deportation,order. Rep,Tom Latham, R-Iowa; the sponsor,
1994 of Proposition 187. The measure. which is being
said it makes good sense to use local police to helpcODtested in the courts; was aimed 8t cuttingeducationaJ.
enfotCe immigration laws. But oppop,ents argued'that
health and social services to illegal immigrants, but has
breaking down the ~er 'between police and the lNS, will "
also been interpreted by JegalU:nmigrants as a threat to,
only preyent many illegal immigrants from CCiOperating with
them' as wen:
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authorities out of fear:
", ,Officials at the U,~, Immigratiop:!. and Naturalization
The House defeated another PropositiOD 187-style
Service also report an Wlpreced~ntCd backlog of more than
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Afwmy 1bing about the green card· it basn'tbeen
green since 1964.,
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introduc·ed
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anew iDun;,ption card for legal residents. It replaced
outdated paperwork thai vias oumbersome and easily 19st.
. .The new Card also reflected this ~UDtJy'S effort to deal
. with the immigration boom to this COUDtry in the late
1940$ by creating a Simple ID .c.ard.·
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commonlykno'Wll as the "green,card.
But in' 1964. government officials revised the card and
changed its oolor to blue. But .lNS officials and others
continued to refer' to it as beillg green. ,.
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, ~till a green oard to those ,wanted it.
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For applicants who signed up for the Dew pink. card. It
wiD take upward of Dine ,months before they get It. INS
.. officials estimate. ThC ba~klog of applioations are .larse
and it will take some tim~,before they .can be hand1~
became
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For those who missed Wednesday's deadline, they can .
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still ~pp1y for·a Dew p~ card at INS officials. But
immigration authorities emphasized that they must apply or
faCe the possibilitY of being detained at a. U.S. port .Of
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entry or setting employment if they do not have eVIdence '
that they have applied for the newcard~ .
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Jegal immigrants to go for U.S. citizenship..
There is .movement in CODg!ess, Prompted by the
Republican takeover in the House and the S,enate. to deny
social benefits. such as welfare payments. to. green-card
bolders.
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Legislative measures agaiDsi illegaHmmigrants'lNere of
, little consequence in the past io legal reSidents, but the
growing cOngresSional sentiment· to . ~. out ~efits to .
legal immigrants 'bas prompted many to opt ror U.S. ,
citizeDship.· immigration e~ agree•.
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. 'I might as well apply for O.S.. citizenshipif' they're
going to cut my benefits as· a legal resi~t.- said
Paris-bOmAndre Quillen while be waited O,utside the .
. Federal Building to reDeW hisgreenoard.
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those sentiments.
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Law Center in LosADgeles, said. "Far more people DOW,
.have ~ Jack or'reti~ about applyiDs for (U.S.)
citizenship."
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the Fonn I-lSI Alien Registratioli Receipt C8rd, was the
, goal of many new immigrantS.;
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During the surges oOl1egal immigration in the late '.
'19705 and early 80s, federal immigration authorities were
outraged at ,the cottage industry that dealt in fraudulent
green cards. The problem got so bothersome that "
authorities mounted varioUs efforts, replete with heavy ...
fines 'and stiff jail terms .tor those who made money off of
the fake documents. but ,they were met with ~ .
success.
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pictufe.signature and a computer bar eadein' an effort to
combat counterfeit versions. They muSt be renewed evety 10
years. The old green card had' DO. expiration date..
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Schooling ofIllegalAliensc Get Support~ ~:m
· Bill LetsStafes Deny'ChilJriln ~~Educati~n " .OF G. O.P. 's
By ERIC SCHMm
WASHINGTON, Mardi 20- Alter
a testy plirtisan debate, the HollSe
" overwhelminglY approved a meas
''''IIn!. today thet _Id a.\JQw :;tatel to
''i:le:ny public educatloD to Wegal.lm·
"nllgrant CblJdrm. .
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'l'\ideraJ couns have dedded that
.'meant tile states bad to 8CCOIZIIlIO
proved In 11194 but bas since become
snarled In thel:OlU1s.
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l1Ie overall House bill, tile most
sweeplllg Immlgratlan legislation In·
30 years. WOIIIeI Crack doWll oolJlegal
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a1IeDs by In",,_ ...e Dum..... of
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prosecutors. IIandIIDg aIieIHlmug·
gIIDg cases.
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legal lmmlgrants' by more tban 30
percent. lbe bill would cap the J:IIJmo
,:~t=~ 1dIIdergarteJ1 tbrouBh berofpoUUcaJ re1jJgeesenterirJg the
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Ooor ap........ COUIIttY at 50,00II a year.
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The leglslatllm, wtw:h bas divided
'!. ani:e. Speaker Newt Glllgrlch crtU-' balll' Republk.ans·1IIId Democrats.
"'~t.ied the reqo.Iremeat as a tJ1IIgIIet raises questlDJIS about Federal to
~.f!!~ Wegal aJlen.s and an unfair flDaJl. vofvemeDt 111 1he wort place. the
eburden anSI••se~;. a~~. derlDilJon of family IIIId the CbangIDg
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..7 ., catemoredJaD300.00GWegallm· III aa effon to weed: out llJegal
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alJeos with "'.....r Work - - CIIe
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"Come to America for opportlllllty. Progr8m for employers to call a toll
.~ IIOt come to live off law-abIding free telephone line to determlDe, the '
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GlDgrlch of pIayllIg to terIDg doWD llIe bill's DrigIDaI re..1' . He e.DJtIeties over llle,gal aliens to qulrement to mlike the pUot program'
~;v:tn po.Iitlc:aJ points. "It·s out:l1lgeous mandatory. But the Bouse tQda1 de,..t!t&l the Speaker of tile Bouse comes feated. by a vote of 260. to 15lI, 1lD.,
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umendmezlt to'drOp the ventk:atIDD.
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100.000 11"' pollee offleers ~
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streets. build new prIsOnS and ~!\!
boot camPS. e.JqI8IId the num~!\f
By JERRY, GIlA.Y. ,.,
crllII!lS that f81l UIIdei the F,IlCIe~
WASHINGTON Mardi 20 -In'8 death penalty and establlslr erjw,%
move' tIIat ....._...:-....~_...:..~. . preventloD programs. , .
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fort mday to repeal a lWIl-yel!MIld ADd after throwIDg itsc.:"ejiObUca
Federal ban 011 cert8iD assmdt-#yle de IIIId n:umey behind l \
weapons.
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last ~bamb\Dg of·the F~i
mild!, or
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before the Rules CoIDIIIIttee ,011
Democrats ~ today that~
Thursday and to the noor for 1I·.\!qte RepubBCUS' dedsIoD to bring til
on FrIday.
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The vote WIluId fuIfiI1 a ~ good 011 II campalgbpromJse anlhD,
promise that Speaket Newt GiD@1d1.lOl.IdttherUleassoclation·ssuPport;
made to the National· RIfle ArisQCla., for tbIs year's eJectItms.
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weapons I1ke UZ!S or ~-Crs. v
5eo1l1nr, Bob Dole. the
leader and PresiJmed R
PresideDtlalnomlDee,aIIio promised.
last year to scbedule II vote an the
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many conservatl:ve WIUs, But'Mi.
THVR$llA Yo MARCH :11. lSJ96
Dole bas saJd more recentJy Uult'h
IIII1lbIy tiIat a vote wtIl oocur IIOOIl
on tile 5ena1e fIOIlr.8n4,be·dId DOt '
COIIIIDeI!l..today 011 CIIe Bouse.ded
5IoII·tofor&e aIIead..
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. PresIdezIt· CUntoo supponhthe·
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But most of the votes today eeu- 'ban. 50 uy effort to overtunIlt ~ ,
tered on. UgbteII\Dg the nation'S bor.... Senate would e1ev8U! the debate IDto
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ders or ImposlDg barsber penalties a . major Issue ill the Pre:lIdeiIUaJ
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TIle HollSe rejected. by a vate of Issue to the Bouse floor ~
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are born here. to receive bene:!lts 011 Of II filibuster from Democrats ID the
down here to try to make partIsao bebaIf of tbelr children. RepteSellta- SeDate.
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.,JIryent, a seveHerm Texas Demo- of.New York. said that WWIout tile' 8POIISlbie for the RepubUcans ld~"
:.crat. "Sllame on YOU. Mr. Speakerl lIJIIendmeDl, Ille legIsIatian WOII1d peal tile assault weapons ban,"'6!lkI
':nus Is a total fa1l1lre of tile leader.- deny- benefits America's ~ Representattve lohn Cnnyers -11'~!.If
,tlblp of the Speaker of llie Bouse." . . cltI%eDs were entlUed to.
' MIdIIgan, the· S4IIIIor DemocmfGl
DeIllOCllltS and even SOme RepubBut Representative RllDdy Om. the House Judiciary CnmDlltteeJ
't1C811S asserted that the RepubUcan- nJngham. RepubllCIIII or CalIfOrnia.
Representetlve OJades E. Stt!iI.
<t;pOIISOred amendment to the HollSe.. IIIIld the problem was the parents, mer, the Brooklyn, Democrat CIIIt\o
:immigration !:1m was a mean-splr•. not the dIlldren: "If we can Identify was 0Ile of the cblet·authors oMIie
'Ited me,asure that would drive yoq' who they are, :we ought to give them 1994 gun bllll. called the RepubUaan
~dren IIIIn the ·hands of 'violent a ticket out ofbere."
. move "a SIleak attack,,·that was
stne't gangs.
, l b e most beated debaie ~red ','faster \han an U;d's buUeL" "; .•
Even If !he repeal. legislatlon
· :ltll'!1beIie chJldren didn't dloosa to on deny1ng' educ:atlona1 benefits to
'be:1D this COlllltry lllegalJy," said Illegal immigrant dIlldre.u. RepubU. passed 1D'1IIe BOIISe.llIll\ SUl'Yived\l1
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TH£ S£CRETJ\RY
March 18, 1:1:16
Honorable Newt Gingrieh
Speaker
House of Representatives
washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker:
As the House prepares to debate H.R. 2202, the "Immigration in
the National Interest Act of 1:195," I would like to express my
strong opposition to any effort to amend the bill to deny public
education benefits to undocumented children.
As you know, among the amendments expected to be offered is an
amendment by Congressman Gallegly that would be based on H.R.
1377, a bill" [t)o amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
authorize States to deny public education benefits to aliens not
lawfully present in the United States. II H.R. 1377 would
authorize States either·to exclude from the public schools
children who are unable to document that they are lawfully
oresent in the United States, or to admit such students on a
tuition basis·-which in many cases would be the functional
equivalent of exclusion. I 'strongly oppose H.R. 1377 'and any
am~ndment based on it.
The plain purpose of H.R. 1377 is to attempt to circumvent the
decision of the Supreme Court ~n Plyler v. poe, 457 U.S. 202,
(1982) I which holds that States may not, consistent with the
Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, withhold
from children who are undocumented the same free public education
they provide to other children residing in the State. I
understand that the Department of Justice is writing to explain
the serious Constitutional concerns raised by such an amendment;
I write to explain why such an amendment is shortsighted,
illogical, and wrong.
The fundamental issue raised by such an amendment is not whether
the United States needs to do a better job of protecting the
integrity of its borders. Every responsible person agrees on
this imperative, and the Clinton Administration is taking strong
steps to fulfill this need. The fundamental issue is whether we
should harm the undocumented children who live here--and
ourselv$s and our values--for the transgressions of their
parents. In this connection, I would remind you that les8 than
two years ago, the Congress declared it to be th~ policy of the
United States nthat a high quality education for all individuals
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and a fair and equitable opportunity to obtain that education are
a societal good, are a moral imperative, and improve the life of
eve4~ individual, because the quality of our individual lives
ultimately depends on the quality of the lives of others."
Section lOOl(a) (1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
of 1965. This policy reflects both the practical wisdom of our
national experience as well as "the better angels of our naturel!
that President Lincoln invoked.
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The public schools of this country are
vitally important part
of the foundation of our diverse and inclusive democracy and
strong national economy. I believe that those who would take the
unprecedented step of requiring or authorizing states to exclude
children from our public schools bear a heavy burden of proof,
and must have very persuasive answers to the following
obj ect ions: .
(1) It is fundamentally unfair, and unworthy of us as a
Nation, to penalize children for the conduct of their parents,
conduct those children are powerless to control. As the Supreme
Court said in Rlyler, "legislation directing the onus of a
parent's misconduct against his children does not comport with
fundamental conceptions of justice," and "it is ... difficult to
conceive of a rational justification for penalizing these
children for their presence within the United States." Plyler, at
220. It should be remembered, as well. that the punishment of
undocumented children that the amendment would authorize would,
in many families, be visited arbitrarily among siblings, because
under the Fourteenth Amendment all children who are born in the
United States are United States citizens.
(2) Denying an education to any child is costly, to the
child and to our country. Again, the Supreme Court has it right:
II [bly denying
[undocumented] children a basic education, we deny
them the ability to live within the structure of our civic
institutions, and foreclose any realistic possibility that they
will contribute in even the smallest way to the progress of our
Nation." Plyler, at 223. Uneducated children are vastly more
likely to wind up on the streets, engaging in unlawful behavior
and otherwise placing burdens on their communities.
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(3) Not only is it wrong to penalize children for their
pa=ents' unlawful entry by denying them a basic education, it is
ineffective. Education services are less clearly an incentive to
·il:egal immigration than perceived job opportunities; and, in any
evant, many of the children who would be affected by the
amendment are here now, and are likely to remain here. Moreover,
even assuming that exclusion from the public schools would have a
de~errent effect on illegal immigration, that effect would be
undermined by the "crazy quilt" pattern of implementation that
wo"•
.l1d =esul t from State choice in the matter. Indeed, if a
de~errent effect is assumed, the amendment would presumably
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channel illegal immigration to those States that decline the
invitation to turn their backs on our national traditions.
(4) Schools--which is where, inevitably, the amendment would
be implemented--are ill-suited by their nature to make
determinations about the citizenship status of their students.
Imagine the burden and cost of training teachers and school
administrators about the procedures of the Immigration and
Naturalization Service and the other documentary requirements in
the amendment; imagine further the burden and cost to parents
(presumably, all parents in order to avoid charges of
discriminatory implementation) of providing the sworn statements
and other documentation t~at w,ould be required.
(5) For~ing schools to act as extension agents of our
immigration authorities would likely intimidate and estrange not
only the students who are suhject to exclusion and their
families, but also students and families--of a variety of
ethnicities--who are not subject to exclusion, but Who are either
uncertain of their rights or fear, rightly or wrongly,
stigmatization. We need to do all we can to increase family
involvement in education and reduce the drop-out rate J not
undercut those efforts through divisive policies such as this.
Some will argue, no doubt, that if excluding undocumented
children from the public schools is such a bad idea, there is no
harm in authorizing the States to do so, because no State would
do it. I strongly disagree with this reasoning. By this logic,
the more unwise the proposa.l, the more willing we should be to
aLuthorize the States to implement it. The issues here are
plainly not about federalism or "trust" 'in the wisdom pf the
States; the issues here are about our historical belief in the
power of our public schools to promote opportunitYJ understand
ing, cooperation, and economic progress for us all. For all
these reasons, I urge you to oppose any amendment that would deny
or restrict public education benefits to undocumented children.
The Office of Management and Budget has advised. that there is no
objection to the submission of this report from the standpoint of
the Administration' s ,program,
Yours sincerely,
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Honorable Elton Gallegly
House Judiciary Committee Members
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.House Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee Members
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TO: CAROL RASCO
re: Update
The House voted to split the legal prov1s1ons from the illegal
measures in the immigration bill. (The Senate split the bill last
week.) The Administration has responded that we continue to
support legal immigration reform and a moderate reduction in the
level of legal immigration in a manner that is pro-family, pro
work and pro-naturalization. We will work with Congress to reach
this objective.
The guestworker amendment· was. defeated.
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HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL
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Wednesday, March 20, 1896
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• On March' 18. 1998 at approxJrriately 1:20 local time, ,a Darge carrying approximately
800,000 gallons of intermediate fuel oil Droke In half in rough seas 'abollt 0.5 miles east
of Galveston. TX, in the vicInity of Pelican Island. At least three ,tank's on the barge
were rupture a and approxima1ely 210,000 gaJlonsof oil was released ,Info toe chan~t!S1 at
" that time.' At this tlme,contractors have almost completed offloading the remaind~r, of ,
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" and the islands.' An addItional' 22,000 feet of boom remain standby position ready
, be deployed if nece~sary. Two skimmers are recovering oIl in a slick about 35 mile,s' .
offshore and anothe.r sklmme~,[s recovering oil from 'a slick 2·3 miles offshore. ' Of the
spilled oil, on~seene personnei estimate th~t 600 barrels (approxImately' 25,0'00 gallbl}S) .
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Coast Guard jurisdiction and t~e Coast Guard Marine Safety,ames Galv8st9n and Gulf
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CHART OF PROGRAMS
HARLINGEN DISTRICT
MICHAEl TROMINSKI
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
. MIKE OCHOA
DISTRICT COUNSEl
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ALFONSO R. DE LEON
DEPUTY DISTRICT DIR.
Art Moreno
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPEC.
Lyn Palacios
CECILIO L. RUIZ
JOSE L. GARCIA
LARRY P. DOYLE
INVESTIGATIONS BRANCH
DET. AND DEP. BRANCH
ADMINISTRATON BRANCH
EXAMINATIONS BRANCH
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LEGALIZATION
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PROGRAM
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�DISTRICT OFFICE OVERVIEW
DISTRICT DIRECTOR - E. M. Trominski
DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR - Alfonso R. De Leon
The Harlingen District has jurisdiction over the following counties in the State of Texas:
Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Kleberg, Starr and Willacy. These seven counties are
located in the southern most' part of the state. Agriculture and manufacturing are the
priniary industries in the "Rio Grande Valley". The Maquiladora program is used
extensively. With nine. Class A ports of entry, tourism and' trade with Mexico are very
important to the communities. The mild winters and weather in general attract large
numbers of domestic tourists called "Winter Texans", who stay up to six months. South
Padre Island is a resort .area that attracts many' year round~ including hordes. of "spring
breakers". There is an extensive service-oriented business environment. Large cities. include.
Brownsville with a population of' over 100,000; Harlingen approximately' 50,000; and
McAllen close to 90,000. '
The Rio Grande Valley is considered a transient area for drugs and undocumented workers,
espc::eially those from Central America. Advo~tes and the 'private' Bar provide 'legal
repr'esentation to those in. proceedings~ Interdictions and narcotic related arrests are made
almost daily with many major seizures attracting national attention. Harlingen District
personnel participate extensively in the Organized Criminal Drug Enforcement· Task Force
(OCDETF) Program and maintain excellent liaiSon and working cooperation with other
, federal, state, and lo~·law enforcement agencies.
.
The office that is now known as . "Harlingen. District" was once known as "Port Isabel
District" and shared space with the Border Patrol Academy at Port Isabel. Later, it became'
,the Port Isabel sub-office reporting to the San Antonio District. Then, it was moved from
Port Isabel to Harlingen and was known as the Harlingen Sub-office before it became
,
Harlingen District on April 1, 1~)78. .
The Harlingen District has a work force of 294 employees and consists of the District Office,
,nine Ports of Entry and the largest Service Processing Center in the Immigration Service•
.The Ports of Entry also provide servi~e to three airports and one seaport.
�~ATIONSPROG~
.INSPEcrIONS
The Ports of Entry in the Harlingen District inspected over' 52.4 million applicants for
admission during FY-95.
The District Ports of Entry have had a 53% increase in the number of fraudulent documents
intercepted in January 1996 compared .to January .1995.. Total intercepts went from 864 to
1,320. This is due in part to the economic conditions in Mexico at this time.
The District Ports of Entry continue toproc~ applicants for border c~ cards on a walk
in basis or within five (5) working days. During the first quarter of FY-96 (October to
December 1995), the Ports proc~ 8,300 applicants.
The Ports of Entry in the Harlingen District h8ve collected a total Qf $297,000 under the new
permit fee regulations. This amount covers the period from October 9, 1995 to January 31,
1996.
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The District will open the new Pharr Port of Entry on March 9, 1996. Inspectors are currently
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working out of a temporary building.'
The District is currently finalizing facility design plans for the new port of entry that will open
in Browsnville in August of 1997.
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Distribution of forty-six (46) new positions for District Ports of Entry duririg FY-96 as follows:
fifteen positions for Brownsville, sixteen positions for Hidalgo, seven positions for Progreso,
and eight for Roma.
The Brownsville Port of Entry is a pilot site of Port Quality Improvement Committee (PQIC).
A joint project of the United States Customs Service and INS to improve joint operation and
management of ports of entry. The Port is a test location· of National Performance Review
(NPR) Project to redesign primary inspection proc~ The Port Director received the
"Hammer Award" for work on the redesign of the border crossing card proc~ Improved'
I)roc~ has reduced waiting time for applicants for service fromsix (6) months to five (5) days. .
�~ATIONSPROG~
ADJl)DICATIONS
District is receiving aD average of over. 100 naturalization applications and 100 adjustment of
status applications per week. This compares with an average of only 100 per month in past
years. Part of the increase is due to our community outreach etTorts.
District completed 3,800 N-400 applications in FY-95 with the help of our outreach etTorts and
staff from other District programs.
The Harlingen District conducted our largest ever Naturalization Ceremony February 19th in
Brownsville, Texas. Over 1,000 new citizens were sworn in by the Federal Judge. The vast.
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majority of the people were over 65 years of age.
DistrictRecords Section has an average of 160,000 alien flies on the shelf. Information sees an
average of 200 persons a day for service. Daily fee deposits average $18,000.
.
District has received three new District Adjudications Officers who are currently attending
.IOBTC•. These officers will help the District decrease backlogs in adjustment of status case
processing and increase our naturalization outreach etTorts.
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�, INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM
ALIEN CRIMINAL ~PREHENSION PROGRAM (ACAP)
With the advent of the Institutional Hearing Program (IHP), this Unit has shifted its foc~ in
targeting criminal aliens located iri county jails to those released into the community. In
Hidalgo County alone, there are approximately 12,000 individuals on active probation, 6,000
of wham are foreign-born. Seventy-five (75) probation officers in this county were recently
trained by the A CAP Unit. Department heads in charge of Probation and Parole offices in six
other counties have been contacted to assist in the identification, apprehension and removal of
criIDinaI aliens from their respective communities. Most of ' these aliens would not have
otherwise been identified under the previ~ system. This Unit is in the process of making
arrangements for future training sessions with ,the remainiDg counties.
ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE (OCDETF)
The Belni9ntes Drug Organization, a family-run organization established in 1978, was
targeted under this program in 1992. Investigation to date has resulted in the arrest and
conviction of twenty-seven (27) individuals for drug trafficking crimes and the seizure and
forfeiture of assets'worth over $600,000., Indiv:idual sentences range from three years to life
imprisonment. Five additional participants have been identified and are considered targets
during the cuiTent phase of investigation. Indictments are expected sometime in September
1996. Additional seizures are also anticipated.
WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT (Employer Sanctions)
In February 1996, a meeting was held at the Harlingen District Office with the U. S.
Department of Labor (DOL) Regional Administrator, a District Uirectorand two field officers
assigned to the McAllen and Harlingen areas to ~the Memorandum of Understanding
recently entered into by DOL and INS. Reporting procedures were also established to
facilitate exchange of information.
This Unit is actively involved in pursuing document fraud cases encountered at the worksites.
Five cases were closed with tinaI orders during the first week of February. This Unit is
critically under-staffed and currently has two officers and an acting supervisor.
�INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM
FRAUD
The initial phase of ''OPERATION PARTF;RA" has identified flfteen hundred (1,500)
MexiCan born children who were born iIi Matamoros and Reynosa, Mexico and fraudulently
registered in the United States (Cameron and Hidalgo CoUnties, Texas) by midwives targeted
and convicted during the investigation.
· Five (5) midwives have been ~convicted and one (1) is under indictment. but has not been
,prosecuted because she Oed hito Mexico.; Three additional Case Reports have been submitted
to the Assistant U. S. Attorney in Browsnville, Texas for prosecution. These. investigations are
closed and the midwives have agreed to plead guilty and declare all fraudulent Texas birth
records they' have fIled·in earneron County; Texas.
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Additional investigations have been conducted' whereby five (5) other midwives are ready to
come forth and plead guilty und~r the same arrangements worked out ~th the convicted .
midWives.
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· "Operation Partera" has been very successful and 'the fraudulent r~tion of Texas birth
records in this district has been curtailed dramatically during the past year. Several midwives
have stopped practicing their profession and information received by this office from locai
officials indicates that the midwives still practicing are more fearful of the law due to the
.publicity and convictions associated with the suCcessof the operation. .
Based upon the number of fraudulent records identified, the financial savings that federal,
· state,. and local governmental. entities can expect as a result of the success of ~ operation
should be in the nlillions of dollars. This information comes from 'verbal statements that were
made by officials representing non-federal agencies that h8ve been affected by the fr:audulent
claims made by the parents of the children eligible for assistance Under the social programs in
place and supervised locally.
The investigation is not completed because several midwives are still under investigation and
· they will be worked. until this office can bring this problem under control. '.
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DETENTION & DEPORTATION PROGRAM
The Harlingen District ,is the home to the Port Isabel Service Processing Center (pISPC), a
detention facility capable of housing 550 aliens per day, both male and female.
the
PISPC provides detention services to the Harlingen District,
McAllen, Laredo, and Del Rio
Border Patrol Sectors, as well as aliens transported in from inferior districts and sectors.
PISPC is scheduled for major construction projects starting in FY.96' and continuing through
FY-97 and FY-98. When completed, the entire infrastructure of this facility will have been
modernized, and a~ minimum an additional ~ bedspaces will be available.
PISPC is the only INS Service Processing Center with a waste water treatment plant on
premise, which Supplements the Water needed for. the facility. The facilitY has a firetruck on
premise, and a firefighter will be added back to the' statT with the FY-96 position
enhancements.·
A 62-bed Unaccompanied Alien Minor shelter care and foster care facility is operating in the
Harlipgen District which is suppOrted by the Harlingen Detention and Deportation (D&D)
Program. . This is the largest of several such facilities operated by licensed entities on grants·
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from the DOJ Community Relations Service.
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During December 1995, the region instituted an enhanced detention posture at PISPC in
response to a significant increase in apprehension of aliens. This strategy was initiated to
proffer. a strong deterrence to future attempted entries. The enhanced posture ~c1uded the
humane detention of family groups. The family groups have been maintained within the
perimeters of the facility, but separate and apart from any other detainees. Since the family
groups in~luded minor children; aU .criminal aliens were removed fI.'om PISPC to non-service
detention locations in the South Texas area, EI Paso and Dallas.
The Central Region Ground Transportation System is baSed out of Harlingen. A Deet of 66
busses are maintained at this location and deployed to support transportation requirements
within this region, as well as assisting Detroit, New Orleans, and other ERO locations. Among
the busses currently at PISPC are 13 of the 22 busses acquired at no cost to the Service.in
September 1995. (Five of those busses were'tun1ed over to the Western Region, and four were
just deployed to Artesia, NM, for training purposes.) '. The busses will. be retrofitted and
deployed to sectors and districts~ the Eastern and Central regions•.
The District D&D Section .has develo~ a highly successful, proactive Abscondee
Apprehension and Removal program, utilizing the support of the District Inspections program
arthe POEs and local law enforcement sources.
The funding for PISPC has been held to 350 mandaYs. However, special circumstances have
required substantive increases iIi their fun4ing to support the South Florida inOux last year,
the Attorney General's Super Fund Program last. year, and the South Texas enhanced
detention posture this fIScal year.
�The average cost per manday at this facility, for a population of 350 is $35.26; the average
mandBys cost for a population 'of 550 is $30~74. These costs are not inclusive of PS&B nor
peripheral associated costs for transportation, medical, escort, vehicl,e maintenance, etc.
Removals/deportations during FY·95:
Removals/deportations to date in FY·96:
(through January 31, 1996)
,
1,696
672
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Average Mandays Detention FY·95: 399
Average Mandays Detention FY·96: 392"
(through January 31, 1996)
This p~ is scheduled for an increase of fifty.five positions ,from the
1996 Resources
Enhancements. These enhancements ,should sigriificantly and, positively impact th~
performance capabilities in this district.
FY
The District and Sector started an enhanced detention posture this year due to the increased
use of family groups by smuggle~ to avoid detention of aliens. Family groups and children
are now detained at Port Isabel Service Processing Center (pJSpc). There' are presently 34
persons who comprise part of the family units at PJSPC. A few ,of the juveniles were either
"rented" or "borrowed" in hopes of the ''family'' getting released from INS cUstody. The
enhanced detention posture has greatly reduced this smuggling trend in recent weeks.
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<a href="http://clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/items/show/36306" target="_blank">Collection Finding Aid for boxes 60-121</a>
<a href="https://catalog.archives.gov/id/647140" target="_blank">National Archives Catalog Description</a>
Description
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Carol Rasco's Meetings, Trips, and Events Series highlights the topics of discussion for scheduled meetings and events, the persons involved, and information on travel required to attend the meetings or events. Topics include health care reform, disability, employment, education, children and families, and communities. The records include memos, letters, reports, schedules, itineraries, meeting notes, flyers and pamphlets. Folders are arranged chronologically from January 1993 through 1996.
Provenance
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Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files
Publisher
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Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
Extent
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1388 folders in 121 boxes
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Paper
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Title
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CHR Trip File South Texas: McAllen & San Antonio March 20-22, 1996 [2]
Creator
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Domestic Policy Council
Carol Rasco
Meetings, Trips, Events Series
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Box 93
<a href="http://clintonlibrary.gov/assets/Documents/Finding-Aids/Systematic/2010-0198-S-meetings.pdf" target="_blank">Collection Finding Aid</a>
<a href="https://catalog.archives.gov/id/647140" target="_blank">National Archives Catalog Description</a>
Provenance
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Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files
Format
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Adobe Acrobat Document
Publisher
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Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
Medium
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Reproduction-Reference
Date Created
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10/12/2011
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2010-0198-Sa-chr-trip-file-south-texas-mcallen-san-antonio-march-20-22-1996-2
647140