Edwin Harper

Oral History detailed view.

Speaker: Edwin Harper

Date: August 13, 2002

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Edwin Harper discusses economic and domestic policymaking during the first two and a half years of the Reagan administration. Harper begins with his earliest political activities, then moves on to his tenure in the first Nixon term, where he met California Governor Ronald Reagan. He comments on his role in the 1980 presidential election and transition, and his appointment at Deputy OMB Director. In this section, Harper highlights the administration's economic program, his role in budget construction, and his relationship with OMB Director David Stockman. Harper then examines his 17-month tenure as head of the Office of Policy Development, touching on agriculture, deregulation, education, energy, Social Security, and welfare policy.

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Oral History detailed view.

Speaker: Edwin Harper

Date: August 13, 2002

Description:

Edwin Harper discusses economic and domestic policymaking during the first two and a half years of the Reagan administration. Harper begins with his earliest political activities, then moves on to his tenure in the first Nixon term, where he met California Governor Ronald Reagan. He comments on his role in the 1980 presidential election and transition, and his appointment at Deputy OMB Director. In this section, Harper highlights the administration's economic program, his role in budget construction, and his relationship with OMB Director David Stockman. Harper then examines his 17-month tenure as head of the Office of Policy Development, touching on agriculture, deregulation, education, energy, Social Security, and welfare policy.

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