    RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL  (TRP NOTES MAIL)

    CREATOR: David R Thomas ( CN=David R Thomas/O=OVP [ OVP ] )

    CREATION DATE/TIME:17-NOV-1997 10:06:20.00

    SUBJECT:  Fast Track follow up

    TO: Ron Klain ( CN=Ron Klain/O=OVP [ OVP ] )
    READ:UNKNOWN

    CC: Kay Casstevens ( CN=Kay Casstevens/O=OVP [ OVP ] )
    READ:UNKNOWN

    CC: Scott R. Hynes ( CN=Scott R. Hynes/O=OVP [ OVP ] )
    READ:UNKNOWN

    TEXT:
    The VP called Rep. Pomeroy last week to thank him for his support of Fast

    Track.  In their conversation, Pomeroy said that he wanted "to work with

    us on a higher profile effort for the economically depressed."  I followed

    up with Pomeroy at the Fast Track thank you reception.  He thinks that the

    federal government should have an organization similar to FEMA that

    assists economically depressed areas (for instance, when a factory closes,

    Pomeroy would like to see a federal response team that helps displaced

    workers get back on their feet).

    The VP said that he would like to bring this up with the POTUS at his next

    lunch meeting.  I will give you a bullet for the next lunch memo.

    Thanks, DT