Conversation 006-028

TapeTape 6StartTuesday, June 29, 1971 at 5:06 PMEndTuesday, June 29, 1971 at 5:35 PMTape start time00:27:37Tape end time00:28:36ParticipantsHaldeman, H. R. ("Bob");  MacGregor, ClarkRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

H. R. Haldeman and Clark MacGregor coordinate on pressing legislative and personnel matters, specifically regarding the ongoing congressional conference committee and the status of the Mansfield amendment. The conversation focuses primarily on the potential appointment of Peter G. Nash as National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) counsel following concerns raised by an unidentified source. MacGregor reports that there is no known opposition to Nash on the Hill and agrees to investigate the matter further before providing a final update to the President.

Congressional relationsMansfield amendmentNLRB counsel appointmentPeter G. NashLegislative strategy

On June 29, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and Clark MacGregor talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 5:35 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-028 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 6-28

Date: June 29, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:06 pm and 5:35 pm
Location: White House Telephone

H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with Clark MacGregor.

[See Conversation No. 531-28F]

     Memo for President
        -Status of Congressional conference committee
        -Michael J. (Mike”) Mansfield amendment
        -National Labor Relations Board [NLRB] counsel appointment
              -Peter G. Nash
              -Richard T. Burress

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Bob, I have in hand, Clark, I have in hand a memorandum bringing the president right up to date on the conference committee and the Mansfield amendment situation.
I could bring it right over.
It's a little complex, but...
The thing he was asking about right now, because he's got some people coming in, is the NLRB council...
appointment and the problem of Nash.
Is there a problem with him on the Hill?
None that I know of.
Insofar as Nash is known, he's favorably known.
He's not, of course, as well known as Burrus.
But I have not specifically, because I was directed not to, I haven't explored the pro or anti-Nash sentiment.
I have just asked generally about, you know, what's
Someone raised a red flag on him.
It wasn't you.
No, it was not.
Okay.
Let me check this other thing, and I'll get back to you.
All right.
Thank you.