    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [August 26, 1995]
    [Page 1275]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on Micro-Enterprise Programs
    August 26, 1995

    Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury

    Subject: Micro-Enterprise Programs

        I hereby direct you to take all appropriate actions to coordinate
    all micro-enterprise programs administered by the Federal agencies and
    departments. This should be accomplished through an interagency
    coordinating body chaired by the Administrator of the Community
    Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.
        I also direct you to take the necessary steps for the establishment
    of a presidential awards program designed to honor outstanding micro-
    enterprise lenders, consistent with the mission of the CDFI Fund.
        In discharging these responsibilities, you are directed to consult
    with the heads of other Executive departments and agencies as may be
    appropriate.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: This memorandum was released by the Office of the Press Secretary
    on September 1.