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Monday, January 5, 1998
Volume 34--Number 1
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Contents
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Weekly Compilation of
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Addresses and Remarks
Radio address--1
Communications to Congress
Chemical Weapons Convention, letter--3
Emigration policies of certain former Eastern Bloc states, letter
transmitting report--4
Executive Orders
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay--2
Letters and Messages
Ramadan, message--3
Statements by the President
Health Care Task Force civil case--1
Presidential Legal Expense Trust--3
Vandalism of the Islamic star and crescent on the Ellipse--2
Supplementary Materials
Acts approved by the President--5
Checklist of White House press releases--4
Digest of other White House announcements--4
Nominations submitted to the Senate--4
Editor's Note: The President was in St. Thomas, VI, on January 2, the
closing date of this issue. Releases and announcements issued by the
Office of the Press Secretary but not received in time for inclusion in
this issue will be printed next week.
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The President's Radio Address
December 27, 1997
Good morning. The holidays are a time when families come together to
celebrate the season with love. And they remind us of our bonds of duty
to care for one another. Today I'd like to talk to you about how we're
expanding the shield of Medicare protection to honor our parents and
grandparents in important new ways in the new year.
Looking back over 1997, it's clear that we achieved major reforms of
the Medicare system that will help Americans live healthier, happier,
longer lives. This year's bipartisan balanced budget agreement
reaffirmed our commitment to preserving and strengthening Medicare. We
extended the life of the Medicare Trust Fund until at least 2010. We
made Medicare protection more affordable for low-income Americans. We
modernized the Medicare system by expanding choice, opening up
competition, and controlling costs. And we created a blue ribbon
commission to examine ways to ensure that Medicare will serve baby
boomers and our children as well as it has served our parents.
Now, as part of the balanced budget agreement, we're also
implementing expanded Medicare benefits to provide greater protection to
Americans in the fight against cancer. On New Year's Day, we'll
introduce a series of changes in Medicare that will make screening,
prevention, and detection of cancer more affordable and frequent. We're
ringing in the new year resolved to take new steps in our battle against
cancer, one of mankind's oldest foes.
First, we will guarantee the option of annual mammograms for every
woman over 40 and, by waiving the deductible, we'll make annual breast
cancer screenings more affordable. Right now, nearly half of older women
do not get regular mammograms. By making mammograms more accessible and
detecting cancer earlier, we can significantly increase the likelihood
of successful treatment for this disease. Hillary has conducted a
longstanding campaign to encourage older women to get these crucial
tests, and these new changes will bring us closer to success in those
efforts.
Second, we're expanding coverage for the early detection of cervical
cancer. We have sophisticated tests to pick up early signs of cervical
cancer and, from now on, Medicare will pay for regular access to this
lifesaving technology.
And third, for the first time we'll now cover regular examinations
for colon/rectal cancer. Most Americans don't receive this important
preventive test, but when we catch this cancer early, we can beat it
more than 90 percent of the time.
Nearly every American family has been touched by the shadow of
cancer. My own mother passed away just about 4 years ago from cancer,
and especially at this time of year, I miss her a lot. So many other
families have the same story. That's why these actions are so important.
By detecting cancer early on we offer our loved ones one of the greatest
gifts of all, the gifts of life, health, and many holidays to come.
Thanks for listening. Happy holidays, and have a happy and healthy
new year.
Note: The address was recorded at 5:16 p.m. on December 24 in the Map
Room at the White House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on December 27.
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Statement on the Health Care Task Force Civil Case
December 29, 1997
While the Department of Justice is still reviewing whether to appeal
Judge Lamberth's ruling, I am quite confident that Mr. Magaziner acted
appropriately. Any suggestion to the contrary is unfair and unsupported
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by the facts and the findings of the U.S. Attorney's Office in its 1995
investigation of this matter.
The U.S. Attorney's Office concluded that ``there is no basis to
conclude that Mr. Magaziner committed a criminal offense in this matter.
There is no significant evidence that his declaration was factually
false, much less that it was willfully and intentionally so.''
Mr. Magaziner is, and will remain, a valued member of my
administration.
Note: In the statement, the President referred to U.S. District Judge
Royce C. Lamberth.
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Statement on the Vandalism of the Islamic Star and Crescent on the
Ellipse
December 29, 1997
I strongly condemn the vandalism of the Islamic star and crescent
displayed on the Ellipse in front of the White House. This year for the
first time, an Islamic symbol was displayed along with the National
Christmas Tree and the menorah. The desecration of that symbol is the
embodiment of intolerance that strikes at the heart of what it means to
be an American.
It is especially hurtful that such an act would occur at a time when
so many communities are coming together to celebrate their respective
religions. The holiday season holds special meaning for us in America,
where freedom of religion is one of the cornerstones of our democracy.
This administration will continue to fight against such acts of
desecration and hate crimes that tear at the fabric of community life in
America. Desecration of a religious symbol motivated by prejudice and
hatred hurts us all.
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Executive Order 13071--Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
December 29, 1997
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States of America, including the laws cited
herein, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Statutory Pay Systems. The rates of basic pay or salaries
of the statutory pay systems (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 5302(1)), as
adjusted under 5 U.S.C. 5303(b), are set forth on the schedules attached
hereto and made a part hereof:
(a) The General Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5332(a)) at Schedule 1;
(b) The Foreign Service Schedule (22 U.S.C. 3963) at Schedule 2; and
(c) The schedules for the Veterans Health Administration of the
Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 7306, 7404; section 301(a) of
Public Law 102-40) at Schedule 3.
Sec. 2. Senior Executive Service. The rates of basic pay for senior
executives in the Senior Executive Service, as adjusted under 5 U.S.C.
5382, are set forth on Schedule 4 attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Sec. 3. Executive Salaries. The rates of basic pay or salaries for
the following offices and positions are set forth on the schedules
attached hereto and made a part hereof:
(a) The Executive Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5312-5318) at Schedule 5;
(b) The Vice President (3 U.S.C. 104) and the Congress (2 U.S.C. 31)
at Schedule 6; and
(c) Justices and judges (28 U.S.C. 5, 44(d), 135, 252, and 461(a))
at Schedule 7.
Sec. 4. Uniformed Services. Pursuant to sections 601 and 604 of
Public Law 105-85, the rates of monthly basic pay (37 U.S.C. 203(a)) for
members of the uniformed services and the rate of monthly cadet or
midshipman pay (37 U.S.C. 203(c)) are set forth on Schedule 8 attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
Sec. 5. Locality-Based Comparability Payments. (a) Pursuant to
sections 5304 and 5304a of title 5, United States Code, locality-based
comparability payments shall be paid in accordance with Schedule 9
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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