Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996

Identifier (Dublin Core): c007
Archival Collection (Dublin Core): Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996
Creator (Dublin Core): Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021
Extent (Dublin Core): 268.0 Linear Feet
Arrangement (Curation): Where materials were originally arranged chronologically, this scheme has been preserved. Otherwise, materials are arranged alphabetically.
Description (Dublin Core): This collection comprises the legislative and political activities of the Office of the Senate Republican Leader during Senator Dole's time in that position, 1985-1996. These files were maintained by several administrative and legislative staffers, notably Senator Dole's Chief-of-Staff Sheila Burke. The collection documents the Republican Leader's involvement in legislation pending in the Senate, political efforts on behalf of Republican candidates, and the internal workings of the office, including its relationship with the Senator's office in the Hart Building. The collection contains three series: Legislative Relations, Personal/Political Files, and Press Related Materials.

Correspondence from Senator Bob Dole to Secretary Lloyd Bentsen regarding Internal Revenue code that relates to ADA
Senator Bob Dole writes to Secretary Bentsen of the U.S. Department of the Treasury requesting information be provided to him annually on Internal Revenue tax code relating to businesses and the implementation of ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act).
Tax Credits and Financial Assistance Information for Businesses Implementing ADA
Correspondence and memorandum regarding government efforts to financially aid businesses to adapt to comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards.
ADA Technical Assistance and Dole Congressional Record Request for Amendment
ADA Technical Assistance describes the need for financial assistance to aid businesses in implementing ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act). Congressional record regarding government efforts to aid businesses financially to comply with ADA standards. Includes statements by Senator Bob Dole
Women's Equal Opportunity Act of 1991 ("Glass Ceiling Bill") and associated legislative materials
Articles, including one written by Senator Dole titled "America can't ignore the needs of working women;" statements by Dole regarding the Women's Equal Opportunity Act; and a draft of the act with a section-by-section analysis.