RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (TRP NOTES MAIL) CREATOR: David R Thomas ( CN=David R Thomas/O=OVP [ OVP ] ) CREATION DATE/TIME:18-NOV-1997 10:07:27.00 SUBJECT: Re: Fast Track follow up TO: Kay Casstevens ( CN=Kay Casstevens/O=OVP [ OVP ] ) READ:UNKNOWN TEXT: I've left a message for Jeri Palast to get some info on Labor Dep't programs for the economically depressed. I hope to hear back from her this morning. The VP is scheduled to have lunch with the POTUS tomorrow. I will do a brief memo for Ron to include in the VP's lunch memo. Kay Casstevens 11/17/97 10:32 AM To: David R Thomas/OVP cc: Subject: Re: Fast Track follow up Doesn't the Labor Dept. already have this type of response team? We should check with them to see what the existing situation is. David R Thomas 11/17/97 10:06:20 AM Record Type: Record To: Ron Klain/OVP cc: Kay Casstevens/OVP, Scott R. Hynes/OVP Subject: Fast Track follow up 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