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�"SOMETHING NEW IN TALK RADIO
THE TR UTH"
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
�"LETS TAKE BACK THE
AIRWAVES"
DNC SPEAKERS BUREAU/TALK RADIO
INITIATIVE
TALK RADIO
"Move over Rush Limbaugh, here conies Jon-Christopher Bua." So says The Post and
Courier, South Carolina's oldest daily newspaper, following a speakers training session Jon
recently conducted there. Indeed, Rush seems to be looking over his shoulder these days,
having several times mentioned Jon on his shows.
Speakers Training Sessions
You, too, can be part of this effort. It's easier than you think. You can even do the
interviews from your office or home. And they can be stimulating and exciting - if you know
how. Jon runs special training sessions to help you. The sessions cover many useftil points,
including the following:
* Speaking exercises
to build confidence
* How to get on Talk
Radio as a guest or a "call-in"
* How to stick to the
message
* Talking points on the
issues of the day
* How to take on hostile
hosts through role playing
* Practical tips for
your appearances.
Since this summer, Jon has conducted these sessions in the following states: New
Mexico, Maine, New York, Kentucky, Louisiana, Virginia, South Carolina, and Iowa, with the
following scheduled for the future: Arizona, Puerto Rico, California, and Florida.
Identifying Friendly Shows
During the last two years, Jon has identified more than 1,000 radio stations interested
in hosting pro-Democratic speakers and has sorted this information by state and within state, by
Congressional District and media market. Upon request, he makes this information available
to members of the Democratic family. Using this list saves you a lot of time booking speakers.
�Talk Radio Is Cost-Effective
Talk Radio is an extremely cost-effective way of reaching large numbers of registered voters.
Take for example, one well-known large-audience program on WABC which reaches 120,000 140,000 registered voters in the New York media market. Though all shows are not as big as
this one, others are much larger, especially nationally syndicated shows which may reach 5001000 stations. Getting many pro-Democratic speakers on the air is thus a good way of making
millions of voter contacts each month.
And it's virtually free. The radio stations pay the cost of the telephone interviews with the
speakers.
LIVE EVENTS
Besides training speakers to appear on Talk Radio, Jon trains them to appear at live events,
such as: Committee meetings and conventions; training seminars; media events; public events;
Town Hall meetings; and conferences.
Provides Written Briefing Materials
To supplement his coaching of speakers, Jon provides them with written materials, including
a "Call to Action" briefing book full of one-page issue briefs and written tips on how to handle
Talk Radio. Upon request, Jon will supply these materials to other members of the Democratic
family.
"Live from the DNC...It's Democrats on the Web"
Democrats on the Web reaches over 20 million Americans. Up to the minute information
on the White House, Congress, the Administration and the Cabinet can be obtained through our
page. Through the Web, we now offer a chance for direct contact with key Democratic decision
makers. Each week appointed and elected officials and political activists go on-line to talk with
you about the latest breaking events.
"SOMETHING NEW ON TALK RADIO... THE TRUTH"
For more information about scheduling speakers or training sessions in your state, call
Jon-Christopher Bua at (202) 488 5062.
�DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Radio Show - Talking Points
Prepared by Jon-Christopher Bua, Director, Speakers Bureau
HOSTS
Tips for dealing with "hostile" radio show hosts:
* Know What the Host Wants. The host wants an entertaining and lively show. You
need to project high-energy and interest in the show and that you welcome a vigorous debate.
If you are boring, the host will feel the need to "heat it up" with harsh rhetoric, rudeness, etc.
* Praise Your Host. You can defuse a hostile host in a tongue-in-cheek manner, such
as, "Come on, you're a smart guy, Bob. You have influence with thousands of listeners. They
believe what you say. Let's talk about the good things about America and what hard-working
people just like you are doingrightnow to make things better. For example, the President is
proposing that..."
* Stick to Your Central Message. Do not allow the host to side-track you. Make sure
you know your central message ahead of time, plot out your principal points and how you want
to deliver them. Do not feel you have to wait for the host to give you an uninterrupted
opportunity to rattle off your points. For example, "Now hold on, Bob. Let's get something
straight. The Administration is fighting to improve the standard of living for all Americans.
The Administration is determined to make our schools and communities safe and to preserve and
strenghten families. President Clinton believes the American Dream is for every family, and
every child and is working to provide opportunities for all Americans. Our President is
showing leadership by standing up for America, by doing what's right - not because it is easy,
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�but because it should be done. President Clinton is working to find the common ground in
order to get beyond divisive rhetoric and take real action on the issues that are before us. This
is the great Democratic tradition and we will not turn back."
* Appeal to Fairness. You can counter hostility by appealing to the American sense
of fairness. For example, "Oh come on, Bob, you don't have to attack me/my agency/the
President/Hillary that way. Your listeners deserve better. Let's have a good, balanced debate
on the issues. Let's talk about substance. Let's talk about the issues that have a real impact on
Americans every day."
* Be Prepared for Obscure Facts. Some hosts may try to slam you with obscure facts
or conspiracy theories. For example, the host tells you that the U.N. is organizing tank
battalions in Mississippi to overthrow the Constitution. You can respond, "That's not my area
of expertise but it sounds awfully far-fetched. But, speaking of the United Nations, the
President has taken the lead in better using the U.N. to save starving children in..." The key
is that you can always just change the subject. For example, "Bob, that's aridiculousquestion.
Here's something you listeners may really want to know..." If the host says that you're ducking
the question, answer that, "Well, Bob, your listeners can hear that sort of stuff from you on any
other day - when I'm not your guest on the show. I think I can give your listeners some real
substantive information. For example, did you know that..."
* You Can Bypass Your Host and Go Directly to the Listeners. By putting a human
face on the issues, cuts in child care for example, you can appeal to women with children who
are being hurt by the Republican budget cuts. Reach out to the women listeners who may not
usually call in and challenge the host to let them through the screener.
�* End on a Positive Note. No matter how painful the show was, thank the host and
say, "I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to be on your show, and believe it or not, while
we may disagree about a lot of things, it is always a pleasure to talk with people across the
country and let them know that this Administration cares about their concerns. I look forward
to being invited back on your show."
"HOSTILE" CALLERS
Tips for Democrats in handling "hostile" callers on radio shows:
* You Are Every-Democrat. If you are connected to Washington or work for the
government callers immediately identify you "as" the President, "as" the Federal Government,
"as" the embodiment of and spokesperson for the Democratic Party, and you therefore are their
target of frustrations. In this situation you speak for every Democrat. Keep your composure.
Address hostile grievances with understanding. Example, a hostile caller rants about the hard
times she is experiencing, answer her that "I know you haven't felt the impact of the economic
recovery yet. Sometimes it takes time. Did you know that the President's programs have
created over 6 million jobs in the past two years, more than double the previous four years?"
Do not just list accomplishments. You must weave them into a thoughtful, understanding answer
that demonstrates that Democrats are connected to every day concerns.
* Ask Callers Questions. You can defuse a caller's hostility by establishing a link with
him or her. Example, "Sam, do you have children? You want them to go to college, don't
you? I've had to go into debt to put my kids through school, too. It isn't easy. Let me assure
you, the President cares about children because they are our future. In fact, the President is
making college loans more affordable to middle class Americans, he is working on getting all
�of our kids immunized against disease," etc. Demonstrate that you care about the caller beyond
his or her vote and that you can identify with core concerns.
* Stick to Your Topic. If callers go on tirades about an obscure or absurd issue, tell
them that you came on the show to talk about substantive issues in your area of expertise and
ask the host to direct the conversation back to substance and maintain the dignity of the
conversation. "I really am unfamiliar with that allegation. Honestly, it sounds like someone
just made it up as a joke. I was invited on this program to talk about substance, about jobs, like
the fact that the President's proposals will..." The bottom-line is that you can control the
debate if you are polite but assertive. Callers and hosts will walk all over you only if you
let them.
* Heated Debate is OK. You can have a "hot" discussion about sensitive issues without
losing control. For example if a caller raises a "hot" topic in reference to the President, you
can answer, "I understand that the President is a deeply religious man and he is a regular
church-goer. He is the President because he wants to improve the lives of every American and
I am very proud to serve him." In this way you can defend the President and Democrats
without seeming to be defensive.
�"Calling In" to Radio Talk Shows"
Most TALK RADIO shows have call-ins. Even if you are not an invited guest on a show you
can still get the Democratic messsage across by calling in (and the tips above on dealing with
"hostile hosts" may still apply to your situation). Getting on the air as a caller in the first place,
however, involves some strategy. Getting on the air on a popular TALK RADIO show involves
two phases: beating the crowd and getting past the screener.
Beating the crowd. Popular shows will provoke many callers and it may be difficult to get
through. Here are a few techniques which will improve your chances:
•
Call early in the show, before the crowd reacts to the tenor of the show and
decides to call in.
•
For the same reason, call early in a discussion, before it ends.
•
As soon as you get a busy signal, quickly hang up and dial again. A telephone
with a redial feature facilitates this. You may have to call 6-7 times or more to
get through.
•
If the line doesringbut no one answers for a while, do not be discouraged. Stay
on the line. You are actually closer to getting your call answered than if you hang
up, redial and get a busy signal.
Getting by the screener.
Once your call is answered, you may have to satisfy a screener that
you are acceptable to the host. Here are some tips:
•
Complement the show.
•
When asked what you want to discuss, do not lie, but on the other hand make
your reservations about the host seem bland. A caller who successfully got by
�the Rush Limbaugh screneer said, " I am calling because I like the show, but I
think that sometimes Rush attacks people's religion and patriotism."
Sound dumb. Even though you may have indicated a difference of opinion with
the host, appear to present an opportunity for him to demolish you with his
"superior" intelligence. Once you get on the air, you can really unload.
Be prepared to wait in line. You may have to wait on hold for an hour before
getting on the show.
�PRACTICAL TIPS FOR RADIO
1.
Be at your desk at the time the host is scheduled to call. Obviously, it is crucial that the
host has the correct telephone number.
2.
Make sure that the host announces on the air what your title is and what topic you are
to speak about. If he/she doesn't, do it yourself. If your name is difficult to pronounce, make
sure the host gets it right.
3.
Conversely, know the host's name. Say, "Hi, Bob, it's a pleasure to be on your show."
4.
Know how long you are scheduled to be on the air. If the show is going really well the
host or producer may ask you to stay on longer. It's your choice.
5.
Keep in mind that you can do a show from any telephone. The host cannot see you.
You can spread as many notes out on your desk as you like. Use the Speakers Bureau "CALL
TO ACTION" binder of information (available from the DNC) and tab it by issue area so you
can cite hard facts on the air on the budget, crime, jobs, etc.
6.
Use the daily newspaper. Quote the President and other pro-Democratic sources.
Remember, many Americans do not read the newspaper and only get their news from TALK
RADIO. Use your chance to educate them.
7.
Make sure you know and support the Administration's position on specific issues if you
answer in detail. If you are unsure about an issue or a fact, just say so and move on, or you
can ask for a caller's name and address and offer to send him/her the information requested.
8.
Last, but not least, remember that practice makes perfect. It may take a few shows for
you to become comfortable in the TALK RADIO format. You may want to start with a show
that isn't nationally syndicated or in a big market. And, most of all, have fun!!!!
GOOD LUCK!
�DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
TALK RADIO INITIATIVE
The following document lists radio stations in the State of Iowa which have expressed interest
in the Democratic message. The stations are sorted by all media markets within each
congressional district, with major market stations listed in bold print.
If a radio station is not listed, it is either because it did not have a Talk Radio format, was too
small, or was not interested in coordinating guests through us.
Preceding each congressional district radio talk-show breakdown is election result information
supplied by the National Committee for an Effective Congress. It consists of three
things:
* Election returns for the most recent congressional race for all candidates.
* Democratic Performance (DP). This is an average percent of the vote
Democratic candidates (not just congressional candidates) have received over the
last few election cycles in that district.
* Each presidential candidate's percentage of the 1992 vote.
Note: The DP has not been updated to reflect the 1994 results. When this information is
available, we will substitute it for the current figures.
Contact:
Jon-Christopher Bua
Director, Speakers Bureau
(202) 488-5062
�Talk Radio Listings
All-Media Markets
(as of 11/6/95)
Iowa
Congressional District: IA-1
Representative James Leach (R):
Glen Winekauf (D):
Jan Zonneveld (I):
110,448
69,461
2,264
Democratic Performance Average:
District Vote for President:
Democrat:
Republican:
Independent:
53.5%
City
Station
Cedar
Rapids
KCCK
10,000
"Local
Color",
7:30-8 pm,
T & Th
Steve
Carpenter,
General
Manager
(319) 398
5446
Public radio; very focused on the arts,
but will occasionally do politics.
Cedar
Rapids
WMT
"Project
600" 6:30-10
pm, M-F
Jim Boyd,
News
Director
(319) 395
0530
WMT-AM is heavy on news (FM
music only); host of show is Barry
Norris; very interested in speakers to
offset the GOP; Particularly interested
in farming, agriculture, caucuses.
"People Are
Talking",
M-F, 9-11
am
Scott
Sanborn
(319) 398
8422
News Talk; very interested in speakers;
big call-in show on a wide range of
subjects.
(319) 344
7000
Talk News; very interested in speakers,
although station is somewhat
conservative.
5,000
Cedar
Rapids
KCRG
5,000
Davenport
woe
Show
46.0%
35.0%
19.0%
Contact
Jim Fisher,
"The Jim
Fisher
Host
Show", 2:15
- 5 pm, M-F
Phone
Notes
�Iowa City
WSUI
No talk
Dennis
Reese,
shows, but
do interviews Program
Director
(319) 335
5730
Interested in speakers, but guest must
be live in the studio; interested in more
local speakers.
Iowa City
KRNA
No talk
shows, but
does do
interviews
Joe Nugent,
News
Director
Political
(319) 351
9300
Music station, but does do interviews,
live or taped, of varying length, instudio or by phone; interested in
speakers; big station, has a wide
coverage.
Muscatine
KWPC
"P&P
Coffee Club"
Fri, 8:30-10
am
Kristin
McHugh,
News
Director
(319) 263
2442
Adult Contemporary Station; guests live
and on tape; small station, but pretty
much the only game in town; interested
in speakers.
Phone
Notes
Congressional District: IA-2
Representative Jim Nussle (R):
Dave Nagle (D):
111,076
86,087
Democratic Performance Average:
District Vote for President:
Democrat:
Republican:
Independent:
51.2%
44.0%
35.0%
21.0%
Contact
1
City
Station
Show
Mason City
KGLO
"Viewpoint",
Sunday
mornings
Chris
Frenz,
News
Director
(515)423
1300
Mixed format, with live or taped
interviews; very interested in speakers
on a wide range of issues.
Waterloo
KWLO
5,000
"At Issue",
Sat. 7:15 7:45 am
Kathy
Flynn,
News
Director
(319) 234
2200
Public Affairs show with live
interviews; no taped interviews; prefer
a local focus, but will have national
guests; seemed very supportive - could
be a good prospect, particularly for
visiting officials.
|
�Waterloo
KBBG
9,500
"For Your
Information
", M-F, lOl l am
Deborah
Barry,
Program
Director
(319) 234
1441
Urban Contemporary; News/NPR; very
interested in having pro-Dem speakers.
Congressional District: IA-3
Representative Jim Ross Lightfoot (R):
Elaine Baxter (D):
Derrick P. Grimmer (GR):
111,862
79,310
2,282
Democratic Performance Average:
District Vote for President:
Democrat:
Republican:
Independent:
54.8%
City
Station
Show
Ames
KASI
1,000
"AM Ames",
10-11 am,
M-F
Ames
WOI
100,000
Ottumwa
KKSI
46.0%
37.0%
17.(
Phone
Notes
Dar
Davidson
(515) 232
1430
Talk show focuses on local issues,
but might take on national issues
with proper guest; interested in
health-care and agriculture; lots of
talk/news.
"Midday",
noon-lpm,
M-F
Ann Mundt,
producer
(515) 2942025
F: (515)
294-1700
News magazine program with
variety of guests, including
political ones. Prefers Iowa angle
or community-wide topics.
See Notes
Mark Denny,
News
Director
(515) 684
5563
Adult Contemporary; no local talk
shows, but very interested in
doing interviews for newscasts.
Contact
�Congressional District: IA-4
Representative Greg Ganske (R):
Neal Smith (D):
111,935
98,824
Democratic Performance Average:
District Vote for President:
Democrat:
Republican:
Independent:
53.8%
City
Station
Show
Des Moines
KSTZ
"Don and
Kelly", 5:3010am, M-F
100,000
Des Moines
WHO
50,000
43.0%
39.0%
18.0%
Contact
Phone
Notes
Kipper
McGee,
Operations
Director
(515) 280
1350
F:(515)
280 3011
Call-in moming program with political
guests. Gingrich and Mrs. Gore have
appeared on the show. Younger
audience.
|
"Mickelson
in the AM",
9-11:30 am,
M-F, "Van
and Bonnie
in the
Morning",
5-9 am M-F
Jan Mickelson, Host/
Producer
(515) 2423673
F: (515)
242-3794
"Mickelson" is a high-energy, issueoriented talk show and news program
with flexible scheduling for important
guests or events. "Moming" is a
general interest show with limited
possibilities for guests.
Bonnie
Lucas,
Host/
Producer
Des Moines
KFMG
100,000
Taped news
interviews
Doug
Cooper
(515) 282
1033
Brief interviews, usually accompanying
news stories of the day.
Council
Bluffs
KIWR
100,000
Local news
Martin
Wells,
News
Director
(712) 325
3450
No local talk shows; NPR station, but
cuts in with local news; does do
interviews; would make good use of
short, taped pieces, usually on short
notice; interested in agriculture.
�Congressional District: IA-5
Representative Tom Latham (R):
Sheila McGuire (D):
114,796
73,627
Democratic Performance Average:
District Vote for President:
Democrat:
Republican:
Independent:
48.1%
38.0%
42.0%
20.0%
City
Station
Show
Contact
Fort Dodge
KTPR
News
programs
Fort Dodge
KKEZ
Sioux City
Sioux City
Phone
Notes
Katherine
Perkins,
News
Director
(515) 955
5877
No local talk shows, but will do
interviews, but mostly on local issues;
generally do taped interviews; interested
in farm issues.
"Focus 95",
Sunday, 7:30
am
Kris Todd,
News
Director
(515) 576
7333
Show is not live, but recorded; covers
wide range of topics, especially farm
issues; very interested in speakers;
could be a good prospect.
KWIT
100,000
News
Programs
Tim Post,
News
Director
(712) 274
6406
Long moming show does live and taped
interviews, usually on local topics;
strong station; good prospect; interest
in farm bill.
KSCJ
5,000
"Open
Line", 8-11
am, M-F
Dick
Michaels,
News
Director
(712) 239
2100
Talk News; live and taped; very
important live market; Mr. Michaels
very receptive to speakers.
�ABORTION
Talking Points
Democratic National Committee
Issue:
Republican party platform supports a Constitutional amendment abolishing
abortion in every instance.
•
Abortion rate has fallen since President Clinton took office.
•
WH directive, issued in 12/93, requires states to pay for Medicaid
abortions for poor women in cases of rape and incest.
•
Under current policy embryos may not be created for research purposes.
•
Cutting Title X would eliminate family-planning services, including
contraceptives and medical care, to more than 4 million women at 4,200
clinics nationwide.
•
Reps:
Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare.
•
Dems:
•
Abortions should be reduced by promoting abstinence, reducing out-ofwedlock births, and promoting adoption.
•
House Repubs propose to ban military personnel and their dependents from
obtaining abortions at overseas military facilities, even if they pay for them.
•
House voted to retain a provision that would allow states to deny Medicaid
funding for abortions for poor women in cases of rape and incest.
•
Appropriations measures included a rider banning all forms of
embryo research.
•
Proposed to abolish Title X, the federal government's principal
family-planning program, and transfer the funds to block grants.
•
House passed a bill that allows federal grants to medical schools that are
not accredited because they do not provide abortion training. This measure
was directed at a new rule passed in 2/95 by the Accreditation Council of
Graduate Medical Education to deny accreditation to any ob/gyn residency
program that does not provide abortion training.
•
Proposed preventing coverage of abortion procedures for federal
employees.
�BOSNIA
Talking Points
Democratic National Committee
Issue:
America will provide about 20,000 troops which is Vaof the total Bosnia
Peace Implementation Force (IFOR)
American troops are not going to Bosnia to fight a war. They will help
supervise the separation of forces and uphold the cease-fire. American troops
will be under the command of an American general.
The entire mission will last about one year. Americas's mission is limited to
helping to provide a secure environment for the Bosnians to begin rebuilding
their nation. American troops will not be part of a police force or a nationbuilding force.
Dems:
President Clinton's leadership brought the parties from the battlefields to the
negotiating tables in Dayton. Now we must help secure the peace his
leadership has helped to create.
If America abdicates its responsibility to peace in Bosnia, American leadership
will be weakened throughout the world.
Reps:
President Bush ignored conflict. Many Republicans advocate no U.S.
involvement.
•
•
Debate:
Oppose U.S. participation in international peacekeeping efforts.
Have opposed President's initiatives without presenting policy alternatives.
•
Stability in Europe is vital to American security and prosperity. Bosnia is in
the heart of Europe. It borders key allies andfragilenew democracies. If the
fighting resumes, the war could easily spread.
WWII shows the danger of turning our back on a conflict in Europe. By
acting now to help secure the Peace Agreement, we are taking steps to
prevent a much more devastating conflict.
�ECONOMY
Talking Points
Democratic National Committee
Issue:
Republicans have chosen an arbitrary number of years (7) to balance the
budget. This requires unnecessary cuts in critical investment areas such as
education, training, and health and environmental protection. Many savings
from cuts are not applied to the deficit but rather to tax cuts for the wealthy
and big business.
•
Created over 7 million new jobs. 1.5 million new homeowners. 1.5 million
new small businesses.
•
The deficit is down 3 years in a row. First time this has happened since
President Truman. Core inflation is down.
•
Unemployment is down to 5.6% from 7% when Republicans last controlled
the White House.
•
President understands that not all Americans have felt the benefits of these
successes. The median wage has dropped 1%, and people feel insecure about
their jobs.
•
We cannot afford to cut education and job training. We must invest in people
now to ensure more jobs and higher wages in the future.
•
Reps:
Economy has improved during the Clinton Administration. We can balance
the budget without jeopardizing economic recovery or investments for the
future.
•
Dems:
•
Democrats are working for a high wage, high growth, high opportunity
future: not a hard luck, lower wage, insecure future for working families.
•
GOP will give tax breaks to those who do not need them andfinancethe tax
cuts with cuts in education and job training.
•
The average tax cut for the wealthiest 1 % of Americans would be $20,000 a
year!
•
Millions of working families would get tax increases as Republicans slash the
Earned Income Tax Credit.
�MEDICAID
Talking Points
Democratic Nafional Committee
Issue:
•
Republicans want to cut Medicaid by $182 billion, largely tofinancea tax
break for the rich. According to the President, these cuts are more than 3
times what is necessary.
Dems:
•
President proposes to reform Medicaid by saving $54 billion in spending over
7 years.
•
Eliminate unnecessary federal strings on states by allowing them to pursue
service delivery innovations without seeking federal waivers.
•
Limit growth in federal Medicaid spending for each beneficiary, so that states
do not need to reduce coverage to achieve savings.
•
Protect against raising the number of uninsured, thus avoiding increases in
uncompensated cases and cost shifting.
•
President, as part of his health reform initiative, also supports improvements
in general health insurance, including guaranteeing affordable health insurance
for the unemployed, children, small businesses through purchasing co-ops, and
those who have pre-existing conditions.
•
Cut Medicaid funds to states by $ 182 billion below projected growth rates.
•
By 2002 eliminate coverage for 4.4 million children, more than 900,000
seniors, and 1.4 million people with disabilities.
•
Wipe out quality standards for nursing homes and institutions caring for the
mentally retarded. Protectionfrombankruptcy for elderly spouses of nursing
home residents would be eliminated.
•
Veiled their plan in the massive budget reconciliation process in hopes of
blurring the issue. Planned very few public hearings in hopes of avoiding
public scrutiny.
Reps:
�MEDICARE
Talking Points
Democratic National Committee
Issue:
After 2002, Medicare Trust Fund is insolvent. Republicans proposing $270
billion in cuts that go far beyond restoring the fund to financial health.
Dems:
Reduce Medicare spending by $124 billion over 10 years, less than V of the
2
Republican cuts.
Ensure Medicare Trust Fund solvency through 2005 with no new beneficiary
cuts.
Add new prevention and long-term care benefits while creating more plan
choices for beneficiaries.
Aggressively pursuefraudand abuse.
Reps:
•
Veiled their plan in the massive budget reconciliation process in hopes of
blurring the issue. Planned very few public hearings in hopes of avoiding
public scrutiny.
Call their cuts "increases". Would hold payment increases to $6,700 per
beneficiary from current $4,800, which is $1,000 less than what the private
industry growth will be.
By 2002, Medicare recipients will actually receive $1,700 less in benefits; see
their deductibles double; have to pay increased premiums; and have their
eligibility age go up to 67.
Increase Medicare premiums by approximately $400 a year. Cause closure
of many rural hospitals. 25% of Medicare beneficiaries live in rural areas.
Will also cause constraints on teaching and research hospitals and training of
new physicians.
Debate:
Not one penny of Repub premium increases would go back into the Medicare
Trust Fund. Instead it goes into the general fund to pay for the wealthy's
$245 billion tax cut. This is the largest cost shift of resources away from the
middle class and elderly poor in 30 years.
�WELFARE REFORM
Talking Points
Democratic National Committee
Issue:
•
Returning flexibility for welfare to the states.
Dems:
•
Have approved 32 individual state experiments. More recent states include,
California, Texas, Utah, W. Virginia. A waiver system ensures a measure of
federal oversight for each experiment.
•
President proposes to allow states to experiment with their programs to find
solutions. States could receive waivers from federal requirements to conduct
their experiments. He believes, however, that there must be some limits on
block grant funding. Limits would ensurefiscallytroubled states use money
solely for welfare programs and don't apply federal welfare money to other
state budgetary concerns.
•
Allow states to deny food stamp increases to welfare receiptiants who lose
their benefits because they refuse to take a job.
•
Recommend that states:
1. Require participants to work but provide adequate child care.
2. Limit the amount of time people can collect welfare, provided that
jobs are available to those willing to work.
3. Force fathers to pay child support.
4. Use welfare benefits and food stamp grants as cash
subsidies to employers who hire welfare recipients.
Reps:
•
Block grants would eliminate requirements that states continue current levels
of spending on the poor. In a recession, states could reallocate the monies to
other projects.
•
Reps propose to eliminate federal control of welfare and tender non-restrictive
block grants to states to create individual welfare programs.
•
House Republicans have proposed cutting off cash benefits to unmarried
teenage mothers.
�TALKING POINTS ON BUDGET
January 11, 1996
1. The GOP is now showing its true colors. They're on a holy war to dismantle the New Deal
and take money away from the elderly, the disabled and the poor, just so they can cut taxes for
their rich friends. President Clinton won't let them do it.
2. For months the GOP harped on the necessity of enacting right now a balanced budget within
7 years, as certified by the Congressional Budget Office.
3. They said this was so important that it was worth shutting down the federal government which cost the taxpayer more than a billion dollars in back wages for work never done.
4. They've even been willing to risk the U.S. Government defaulting on its debt. And when
Treasury Secretary Rubin tries to avert default, they talk about impeaching him.
5. But when the President submits a balanced budget plan meeting their criteria, Newt Gingrich
tells the country it is unlikely there be a balanced budget deal this year after all. Why?
6. Because the President called the GOP bluff. The GOP doesn't just want any balanced
budget, they want THEIR balanced budget. This isn't about overall budget figures. It's about
ideology. It's the classic difference between Democrats and Republicans and polls show the
public supports the President on this 2 to 1.
Here's the radical GOP plan:
* Cut Medicare by way more than is necessary to make the Medicare Trust Fund
solvent.
* Turn Medicaid back to the states - even though many of the states can't afford to pay
for adequate medical care.
* Cut EPA funds which would be used to ensure clean air, clean water, and clean up
toxic waste dumps.
* Cut student loans. Our young people need to be educated to compete in a global
economy and the student loan program makes it possible for millions of them to get an
education.
* Increases taxes for low and moderate income working families earning under $30,000
a year.
* Grant a massive $245 billion in tax cuts over 7 years, exploding to $400 billion over
10 years because key provisions are written to expand dramatically after 7 years. Nearly half
the tax cuts go to the top 12% - those with incomes above $100,000. The top 1 % - those with
incomes over $349,000 - would receive a $8,500 a year tax cut.
�TALKING POINTS ON BUDGET
January 11, 1996
1. The GOP is now showing its true colors. They're on a holy war to dismantle the New Deal
and take money away from the elderly, the disabled and the poor, just so they can cut taxes for
their rich friends. President Clinton won't let them do it.
2. For months the GOP harped on the necessity of enacting right now a balanced budget within
7 years, as certified by the Congressional Budget Office.
3. They said this was so important that it was worth shutting down the federal government which cost the taxpayer more than a billion dollars in back wages for work never done.
4. They've even been willing to risk the U.S. Government defaulting on its debt. And when
Treasury Secretary Rubin tries to avert default, they talk about impeaching him.
5. But when the President submits a balanced budget plan meeting their criteria, Newt Gingrich
tells the country it is unlikely there be a balanced budget deal this year after all. Why?
6. Because the President called the GOP bluff. The GOP doesn't just want any balanced
budget, they want THEIR balanced budget. This isn't about overall budget figures. It's about
ideology. It's the classic difference between Democrats and Republicans and polls show the
public supports the President on this 2 to 1.
Here's the radical GOP plan:
* Cut Medicare by way more than is necessary to make the Medicare Trust Fund
solvent.
* Turn Medicaid back to the states - even though many of the states can't afford to pay
for adequate medical care.
* Cut EPA funds which would be used to ensure clean air, clean water, and clean up
toxic waste dumps.
* Cut student loans. Our young people need to be educated to compete in a global
economy and the student loan program makes it possible for millions of them to get an
education.
* Increases taxes for low and moderate income working families earning under $30,000
a year.
* Grant a massive $245 billion in tax cuts over 7 years, exploding to $400 billion over
10 years because key provisions are written to expand dramatically after 7 years. Nearly half
the tax cuts go to the top 12% - those with incomes above $100,000. The top 1 % - those with
incomes over $349,000 - would receive a $8,500 a year tax cut.
�PRESIDENT CLINTON'S STATE OF THE UNION: AMERICA'S CHALLENGE
The American people should have a sense of realistic optimism about
the progress America is making. We are moving in the right
direction; we have more to do; and if we come together as a nation,
we can meet our challenges.
The President will deliver the State of the Union next Tuesday,
January 23, 1996 at 9:00 pm in the Capitol. He will challenge the
American people to come together as a nation and face the future
together. The President will talk about the big concerns facing our
people, and show in concrete ways how Americans working together can
meet our challenges.
Everyone must do their part. If we are going to seize the promise
of our times, we must all work together. Not government alone. Not
individuals alone. The President will talk about what we as a nation
can accomplish together. He will call on every one of us: as
parents and children, as employers and employees, teachers and
students, community leaders and community members, as government and
as citizens. We can only meet the challenges of this new time
together.
The President will address a number of challenges we must meet
together, including:
Balancing the budget. As the President prepares the State of the
Union, he is working hard on the first of these challenges: a
seven-year balanced budget that upholds our values. It is within our
grasp. With his plan, certified by Congress' own economists,
Democrats and Republicans have already agreed on enough cuts to
balance the budget in seven years and give working families a modest
tax cut.
Crime. Our progress: The crime rate is declining. Murders are down
12%, robberies are down 10% and car theft is down 5%. Over 45,000
fugitives and felons have been blocked from buying handguns because
of the Brady Bill. The assault weapons ban outlawed 19 of the
deadliest assault weapons. America's challenge: To keep all our
citizens safe from crime, violence, and drugs.
Children and education. Our progress: More of our students are going
to college and fewer students are dropping out of high school.
America's challenge: To renew our schools so every American child
has the chance to get the best possible education for the 21st
century. At the same time, we must protect our children from
�violent and harmful influences.
Economy. Our progress: The lowest combined rate of unemployment and
inflation since 1968. 7.7 million new jobs in the last three years.
Revitalized auto and construction industries: 700,000 new
construction jobs after losing 800,000 jobs in the four years before
President Clinton. America's challenge: To make sure hard work still
pays, and all Americans have the tools to be winners of economic
change.
The World. Our progress: From Haiti to Northern Ireland, from the
Middle East to Bosnia, America is leading the world towards peace
and freedom. America's challenge: To keep America the strongest
force for
peace in the world.
Community. America's challenge: To live up to the duty we owe one
another. To come together around our values; to help our
communities, our neighbors, and our country.
�
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