LETTER TO MRS. BUSH FROM (SANITIZED)

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Because of your past association with the Central Intelligence
Agency, I am writing to you in the name of the many dependent
spouses who loyally serve the. CIA mission in this country and
abroad. Patricia Ryan, President of the Association of American
Foreign Service Women, iias encouraged me to do so. Former CIA
Director William Colby is also supporting this effort.
As you may already know, the Foreign Service Act of 1981 gives
to dependent spouses of Foreign Service officers rights to a
proportionate share of the employees' survivor and retirement
benefits. At the time of divorce or widowhood these dependents
can be legally awarded a share of benefits that will ensure a
decent standard of living for them in their old age.
AAFSW members did much of the groundwork that led. to these provi-
sions in the 1981 Act. AAFSW women are now talking to members of
Congress concerning the needs of wives divorced or widowed before
the Act's enactment. Many of these women are.-in difficult
financial circumstances. Their problems can only become worse
over time as the result of old age and inflation.
Unfortunately, none of these benefits can accrue-to the spouses
of CIA officers because CIA staff members who serve abroad generally
retire under the separAte CIA retirement program, CIARCS. To
remedy this situat' AT
I have
written to the Congressional'Select Committees on Intelligence
requesting that similar assistance be extended to CIA dependent
spouses. (My statement concerning the unique demands made upon
CIA spouses--cleared by CIA--is enclosed.)
We believe that helping dependent spouses will benefit the CIA
mission in the-future: Possible breaches of security in soliciting
welfare assistance will be avoided. CIA recruitment, we believe,
will be helped by definite commitments to the other half of career
couples. The morale of dependents serving abroad will be improved
because their service is recognized and rewarded.
We ask your help in this matter, in any way you can. We shall be
happy to talk with you if you desire further information. We
1 shall be extremely grateful.
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I am sending this letter to Patty Ryan for her endorsement and
forwarding to you.
Sincerely,
STAT
cc: Mr. Colby
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OFFICE OF THE VICE. PRESIDENT
REFERRAL
Tos Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Suitable 'acknowledgment or other
appropriate handling.
Furnish copy of reply, if any.
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Vice -President's signature.
Mrs. Bush's signature
Memorandum for use as enclosure to
reply.
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For your information.
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Date: December 981
NOTE
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If more than 48 hours' delay is encountered,
please telephone the undersigned immediately.
Basic correspondence should be returned when
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11 Jan 82 - From CIA Draft copy of Ltr fo
forwarded to VP, Staff Assistant.
U` l Letter Telegram; Other:
To: The Vice President'
From:
Date: 4 November 1981
Subject: Benefits for CIA wives
W. C. ATZERT 's
Staff Assistant
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STAT
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