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It records review and approval by the President on August 25, 1975, and requests preparation and coordination of signed letters, including the use of signing pens. 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We areresubmitting for your review.  \nJim Connor  \nTHE WHITE HOUSEWASHINGTON  \nAugust 13,1975  \nMR PRESIDENT:  \nStaffing of the attached memo resultedin the following comments from Jack Marsh:  \n\"It was not my impression that the Presidentalways wrote letters of this type after the  \npassage of legislation,and I would not recommendthem in this case.If he feels compelled to expresshis thanks,I would suggest only a very shortacknowledgment,or that it be done personally.Additionally,I think letters of this type mightweaken his position if he goes forward with afive percent cap.\"  \nPlgase indicate your wishes in this matter:—7Prepare the letters recommended by Lynn.Have Marsh prepare brief acknowledgment.Telephone the individuals involved  \nJim Connor  \nEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETWASHINGTON,D.C.20503  \nNG 121975  \n0  \nMEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT  \nPAUL 0'NEILL  \nFROM:  \nSUBJECT:Proposed letters re H.R.2559 which providedannual pay adjustments for top-level       Executive,Leqislative and Judicial Branch officials.  \nAttached are proposed letters to the Chairmen,rankingminority Members and senior staff of the Senate and HouseCivil Service committees thanking them for their rolesin the enactment of H.R.2559.  The persons addressedplayed key roles with Jim Lynn in shaping and enactingthe legislation and thus in solving a very troublesomeproblem.  \nThe working relationships that evolved among this groupwere the kind we wish we had on more legislative matters.  \nThere is also attached a proposed letter to CongressmanStephen Neal of North Carolina.  With some reluctance,he switched his vote to support this legislation,and  \nthe bill passed by a vote of 214 to 213.  Chairman Henderson,who was instrumental in persuading Congressman Neal to votefor the legislation,has asked that the President write toMr.Neal to thank him for his support.  \nWe recommend that all of these letters be sent,accompaniedby signing pens,if that is possible.  \nTHE WHITE HOUSEWashington  \nDear Mr.Chairman:  \nI would like to express my personal appreciation foryour strong support and highly successful management of  \nH.R.2559,which was signed into law on August l1.  Asindicated in my letter to the President of the Senate,I regard this as a vital first step in resolving thesalary inequities of the past several years,and itwill certainly provide some well deserved relief almostimmedia","cbCaiqVrDAIpGV5O","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqVrDAIpGV5O","pdf",169225,"English","# SUBJECT\n# Memorandum for the President (Paul O'Neill)\n## Attached Proposed Letters and Recommendations\n## Draft Letter Templates for Key Recipients","[{\"question\":\"What legislation do the proposed letters relate to?\",\"answer\":\"The letters relate to H.R.2559, which provides annual pay adjustments for top-level officials across the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is tasked with preparing the approved letters?\",\"answer\":\"The memorandum requests that Bob Linder arrange for the preparation of the approved letters, with Marsh preparing brief acknowledgment where recommended.\"},{\"question\":\"What recipients are addressed by the proposed letters?\",\"answer\":\"The attached drafts include letters to Senate and House Civil Service committee chairmen, ranking minority members, senior staff, and a separate letter to Congressman Stephen Neal of North Carolina.\"}]","Proposed Letters re H.R.2559 Annual Pay Adjustments - August 25, 1975 Memorandum | PDF",1789526242,6]