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Lawmakers 10/27/1983
Clip: 490190_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11223
Original Film: LM 115
HD: N/A
Location: United States
Timecode: 22:20:22 - 22:24:21

Lawmakers 10/27/1983

Lawmakers Nov 3, 1983 - Marines in Beirut
Clip: 490191_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11224
Original Film: LM 116
HD: N/A
Location: Various
Timecode: 19:59:29 - 20:10:25

Lawmakers 11/03/1983

Lawmakers Nov 3, 1983 - Immigration reform
Clip: 490192_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11224
Original Film: LM 116
HD: N/A
Location: Various
Timecode: 20:10:25 - 20:17:23

Lawmakers 11/03/1983

Car Runbys, Street Scenes
Clip: 441362_1_1
Year Shot:
Audio: No
Video: Color
Tape Master: 1870
Original Film: 594-4
HD: N/A
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Timecode: -

Street scenes ON PREVIEW TAPE # 991875 some basic info for this: red 40s-ea. 50s car, coming down road at rather high speed for being residential, stops, small town, town center, white car coming down road, shot from highish angle, freeway shots, various views, above and side views, lots of 40s or early 50s cars, light blue car with cool hood ornament, can't tell which type of car this is, very pretty looking. green car, same look, more freeway shots, aerial view of pretty california town, city, with trees, freeway on ramp and underbridge, showing criss crossing of traffic, residential streets too, car stopping and going, various shots, some scenic with mountains behind town, driving around, diff. colored cars. good 50s billboards, advertising stuff, going by car dealers, a green car driving down freeway shot from highish angle straight on, the man inside the car has a hat and glasses on. very 40s noir looking dude.

Lawmakers Nov 3, 1983 - Sec of the Interior
Clip: 490193_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11224
Original Film: LM 116
HD: N/A
Location: Various
Timecode: 20:17:23 - 20:23:13

Lawmakers 11/03/1983

Lawmakers Nov 10 1983
Clip: 490194_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11225
Original Film: LM 117
HD: N/A
Location: Various
Timecode: 19:59:35 - 20:08:34

Lawmakers 11/10/1983 - Grenada

Lawmakers Nov 10 1983
Clip: 490195_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11225
Original Film: LM 117
HD: N/A
Location: Unites States
Timecode: 20:08:34 - 20:15:30

Lawmakers 11/10/1983 - breakup of "Ma Bell" telephone monopoly.

Lawmakers Nov 10 1983
Clip: 490196_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11225
Original Film: LM 117
HD: N/A
Location: Washington DC
Timecode: 20:15:30 - 20:23:44

Lawmakers 11/10/1983 - Bomb explodes at the Capitol (terrorism)

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490197_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11226
Original Film: LM 118
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

WETA "LAWMAKERS" 11/17/1983 IN 09.02.45-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 09.03.34-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program-the windup of the 1983 session with BUDGET DEFICITS a big issue, along with revived EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT and CIVIL RIGHTS. 09.04.09-TCR jump to 09.06.42 09.06.42-ROBERTS intro report on the defeat (again!) of EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT. DEMOCRATS want to cast REPUBLICANS as anti-woman for the elections. 09.07.06-C/S TIP O'NEILL speaking from Speaker's chair, announcing that E.R.A. will be H.R. 1 (top priority bill) for 1983. Shots of PRO-E.R.A. rally on Capitol steps. ROBERTS v.o.-since the E.R.A. was threatened by amendments, DEMOCRATS used the House rules to limit debate and restrict amendments to the bill. ***09.07.28-TCR jump to 09.19.08**** Shots of debate in House. Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (Minority Leader) says that a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT is too serious to undertake under those rules. C/S Rep. ED ZCHAU (R-CA) accuses DEMOCRATS of politicking for the Elections. Rep. MICHAEL DEWINE (R-OH) says there are too many issues to be worked out-Abortion, Women in Combat, etc. to pass the E.R.A. as it is. Rep. DON EDWARDS (D-CA) says that the vote on the E.R.A. is basically a vote for or against GENDER EQUALITY. Rep. BARBARA BOXER (D-CA) challenges REPUBLICANS to vote for or against E.R.A., but at least to admit that they don't want E.R.A. to pass. 09.21.07--Rep. PATRICIA SCHROEDER (D-CO) argues that E.R.A. is necessary because existing laws aren't doing enough to promote GENDER EQUITY. Rep. BARBARA MIKULSKI (D-MD) argues that EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENTS in the states have a positive impact in getting economic rights for homemakers. Rep. BARBARA VOCANOVIC (R-NV) argues against E.R.A., disguises her objection on procedural grounds. Rep. HAMILTON FISH JR. (R-NY) says the thinks the E.R.A. is an example of DEMOCRATS trying to grandstand for the voters without regard for the importance of the Constitution. C/S TIP O'NEILL debating, dares REPUBLICANS to vote against E.R.A. and try to justify it on procedural grounds, says that voters will think REPUBLICANS oppose WOMEN'S RIGHTS. Gets cheers from DEMOCRATS. 09.23.23-ROBERTS-WOMEN'S GROUPS plan to push the E.R.A. in 1984 and work to get opponents of E.R.A. voted out of office. DUKE intro report on CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION, Congress voting to keep the agency and limit REAGAN'S ability to control the Commission. C/S Sen. ARLEN SPECTER (R-NJ) in studio, introduced by Duke. SPECTER discusses the changes, says that REAGAN was trying to fire Commissioners and replace them with handpicked successors undermining the independence of the Civil Rights Commission. SPECTER says the battle for CIVIL RIGHTS is still going on, and it's important that Congress show its commitment to CIVIL RIGHTS. SPECTER says that REAGAN will not get as much of an ANTI-CIVIL RIGHTS image as his critics hope, REPUBLICANS have a task to overcome a reputation of indifference to CIVIL RIGHTS, although he argues it's not historically true. SPECTER says that REAGAN'S policies don't help the REPUBLICANS in Congress to look strong on CIVIL RIGHTS, given REAGAN'S busy schedule, some authority for CIVIL RIGHTS should be passed to Congress. Discussion of Congressional issues in the last days of the session and REAGAN'S wins and losses.

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490198_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11226
Original Film: LM 118
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

09.28.13-DUKE-intro report on DEFICITS and concern in Congress. Graphic shows amount of DEFICITS from period 1789-1980 and from 1981-1984. DUKE-under REAGAN ADMINISTRATION, DEFICITS have been higher than all the previous DEFICITS in the history of the U.S. COMBINED. GRAPHIC shows possible effects of DEFICITS as eroding base of available LOAN CAPITAL for business/citizens, raising INTEREST RATES, possibly undermining economic recovery. Both REAGAN and CONGRESS blaming each other for DEFICIT. Notes that FRESHMEN DEMOCRATS have a problem because they were elected on pledges to cut the DEFICIT. 09.29.25-Rep. BRUCE MORRISON (D-CT) says DEFICITS are a symptom of REAGANOMICS, undermining long-term recovery. Clip of CAMPAIGN AD for Rep. JIM MOODY, with mock MONOPOLY BOARD showing that the REAGAN TAX CUTS did squat for average taxpayer and put government into deep DEFICITS. Clip of another campaign ad with Rep BUDDY MacKAY urging not to pass the DEFICIT on to the next generation. Shots of Rep. MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH) with supporters after her election. KAPTUR says that the freshman class had a strong mandate on ECONOMY, discusses trying to work out the problem of cutting DEFICITS and giving relief to UNEMPLOYED. Shots of caucus meeting of new Congressmen. Rep. MORRISON says younger reps are more inclined to think of the DEFICIT as a long-term problem. Rep. KAPTUR says that the DEFICIT will choke the economy down the line. 09.31.28-Shots of debate in House, DUKE v.o.-some FRESHMAN DEMOCRATS rebelled against party leadership to defeat a SPENDING PACKAGE, trying to send the message that the DEFICIT is a serious problem. Rep. SANDER LEVIN (D-MI), says the rebel Democrats had courage to vote for lower deficits, other members need courage to force REAGAN to address DEFICIT. Rep. JIM MOODY (D-WI) says the DEFICIT is serious problem. Rep. JIM WRIGHT argues that the real DEFICIT villain is REAGAN, who won't reduce MILITARY SPENDING-"It's not BOOKS that are causing the deficit, it's BOMBS". Rep. SILVIO CONTE (R-MA) debating, jokes animatedly that the FRESHMEN DEMOCRATS are nanve to think that they can protest the DEFICIT and then turn around and vote for more spending. Rep. BILL RICHARDSON (D-NM) says he's not being pushed by the party leaders. 09.34.13-Rep. JIM SHANNON (D-MA) in office, says the Freshmen's ploy was "simpleminded" and ambiguous. Rep. MORRISON says that more senior DEMOCRATS are just surprised to see that the Freshmen are serious about the DEFICIT. Rep. KAPTUR says it's important to keep campaign promises.

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490199_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11226
Original Film: LM 118
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

09.35.01-DUKE-In Senate, CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS tried to defeat a bill to raise the DEBT CEILING, which eventually passed, allowing the Government to borrow to keep running. WERTHEIMER reports on central role of BOB DOLE in BUDGET DEBATE, with DOLE trying to work out compromises to LOWER THE DEFICIT. 09.35.56-DOLE in office, says the DEFICIT is a major gamble to continue, the country can't wait to cut the DEFICIT. Discussion of the divergent opinions on TAXES and SPENDING PRIORITIES that complicate the debate. DOLE insists that CONSERVATIVES will be willing to take some TAX INCREASES, they have to understand that the DEMOCRATS in the HOUSE will not accept too many SPENDING CUTS. DOLE hopes there can be a middle ground between TIP O'NEILL and RONALD REAGAN'S positions. The public wants lower deficits. BUSINESS would prefer SPENDING CUTS to TAX INCREASES, but is willing to pay TAXES to cut the DEFICITS-as DEFICIT grows, loans to the Government could keep business from getting needed capital. Discussion of prospects of passing a DEFICIT REDUCTION BUDGET. 09.39.42-WERTHEIMER-The HOUSE is not likely to pass tax bills. Discussion of DEFICIT, DUKE says that even at rate of $1 MILLION per day reduction, it would take 500 years to balance the budget. ROBERTS-CONGRESS in its adjournment resolution granted itself the power to reconvene, worried about REAGAN committing military forces overseas during the holiday recess. 09.40.54-Commentary by Charles McDowell, praises the ability of Congress to adjourn itself, the desire to adjourn forces Congress to take care of business. 09.42.45-DUKE-signs off Closing credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 09.44.39-OUT

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490200_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11227
Original Film: LM 119
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

WETA "LAWMAKERS" 11/23/1983 IN 13.51.45-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 13.52.32-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-on program: a wrapup of 1983 session of Congress. First, a report on 20th anniversary of JFK ASSASSINATION with attenton to JFK'S legislative career. 13.53.18-Rep. ROBERT MICHEL at podium, noting the anniversary. Shot of TED KENNEDY. C/S HOWARD BAKER speaking, says JFK had a sense of the history of the government and a respect for different opinions in politics. Shots of TIP O'NEILL telling JFK stories, joking about how JFK got more votes from O'NEILL'S home precinct in a Senate election than O'NEILL got in his House election. Clips of old films showing JFK as a Congressman. C/S Rep. PETER RODINO (D-NJ) in office, says JFK was committed as a legislator to the people's concerns. Still of young JFK. DUKE v.o.-at first, JFK made more headlines as an "eligible bachelor" and playboy than as a legislator. C/U of magazine article with very ironically dated headline "THE SENATE'S GAY YOUNG BACHELOR". RODINO says it was true that JFK was quite a man about town in the early days, so some rumors may have had a basis in fact. 13.55.36-Clip of 1950's film showing the door of JFK'S Senate office opening to show visitors inside waiting to meet with JFK to discuss parochial Massachusetts concerns, JFK meeting with female staff who hand him pieces of mail to read. RODINO v.o.-KENNEDY was very active in serving his constituents. B/W Clip of 1956 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, shots of JACKIE KENNEDY and JFK. V.o.-JFK had a near miss in getting vice-presidential nomination in 1956. C/S ROBERT NOVAK in office, recalls reporting on KENNEDY trying to get serious in Senate about launching a bid for Presidency. Clip of B/W film of JFK in Senate hearings on LABOR RACKETEERING, JFK interrogating a TEAMSTERS LEADER about bribery. Shots of headlines, still of JFK and BOBBY KENNEDY. NOVAK v.o.-the issue of labor reform shot JFK to national prominence because he got such great TV EXPOSURE. 13.57.21-CLIP of 1960 newsreel with title "KENNEDY TOSSES HAT IN THE RING", announcing his candidacy, shot of JACKIE KENNEDY looking on. C/S ROBERT NOVAK, discusses the way KENNEDY was able to use TV to his advantage. Stills of JFK. NOVAK discusses some JFK legends from his Congressional days, including rumor that JFK would always borrow money from staffers and be slow to pay it back. C/S Rep. RODINO, tells a story about arranging for a group of female supporters to meet JFK and all of them going ga-ga over JFK. 13.59.45-DUKE/WERTHEIMER/ROBERTS-discussion of JFK'S relationship with Capitol Hill during presidency.

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490201_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11227
Original Film: LM 119
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: 14:01:30 - 14:05:36

Intro report on Congress addressing the FEARS OF CHILDREN about NUCLEAR WAR after the broadcast of the movie "THE DAY AFTER" on TV.

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490202_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11227
Original Film: LM 119
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

14.05.36-DUKE-intro summary of the 1983 session, introduces Norman Ornstein to comment. Discussion of the session: IMMIGRATION REFORM and WOMEN'S ISSUES didn't really get resolved, nor did DEFICIT REDUCTION. APPROPRIATIONS BILLS got passed, including the LARGEST DEFENSE BILL IN HISTORY. DEFICIT REDUCTION failure a bitter remnant, but early in the year, SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM was a major achievement, and Congress did force REAGAN to acknowledge the validity of the WAR POWERS ACT. Congress has taken the step of granting itself power to reconvene during recess, ordinarily reserved only to the President, out of fear that REAGAN might instigate military action during the recess. Discussion of Congressional tension over REAGAN'S foreign policy, however, Congress gave REAGAN almost everything he wanted on FOREIGN POLICY anyway. Domestically, Congress restored some past budget cuts, but didn't add new programs or spending. Discussion of new faces and retirements, with HOWARD BAKER having some trouble as a lame-duck majority leader. 14.09.54-discussion of probable agenda of 1984 session of Congress, complicated by the fact that it's election year-Members will spend a lot of time in home districts and researching DEFICIT ISSUE to decide the best stance to take on TAXES, SPENDING, and DEFICITS.

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490203_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11227
Original Film: LM 119
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

14.10.44-ROBERTS intro report on the role of FOOD in LOBBYING. 14.11.06-A congressman notes that the quickest way to a Congressman's heart is through the stomach. Shots of trays of food at a buffet. An Agricultural Committee staffer says that food is integral to LOBBYING because it makes lobbyists less annoying to the Congressmen. ROBERTS v.o.-this banquet is to lobby for a resolution that makes CHILI the national food. A CHILI advocate explains the bill. A congressman says (I think only half-jokingly) that he'll give it the most serious consideration. Shots of Congressmen chowing down on Chili. Rep. WES WATKINS (D-OK) says he ran in between votes to scarf down some chili. Shots of LOBBYISTS dishing out grab bags of different chili brands to Congressmen. C/S young staffers, who say they enjoy a break from cafeteria food and aren't shy about sneaking in uninvited. More shots of Congressmen chowing down. The Committee staffer says that good food is key to getting the Congressmen themselves to show up to be lobbied. More shots of Congressmen loading up at the buffet table, this time on the Crab industry ticket. 14.13.43--Sen. TED STEVENS (R-AK) lobbies for the Marine Fisheries industry. Shots of a Barbecue sponsored by Rep. JIM WRIGHT, evidently lobbying for JIM WRIGHT. Lots of shots of Congressmen chowing down on big slabs of meat. A former Congressman marvels at WRIGHT'S ability to schmooze. A Committee staffer says that good food and drink is a great way to promote agreement and civility. Shot of Rep. SILVIO CONTE (R-MA) in chef's outfit, preparing to grate a hunk of parmesan which ROBERT MICHEL sniffs. CONTE discusses his regular Italian luncheon for House leadership, to promote some good fellowship over good food and wine. C/S of Cannoli on the table. CONTE says legislation is like seasoning food. 14.15.38-DUKE-notes that this is the earliest adjournment for Congress since 1965. Commentary by Otis Pike on TV COVERAGE of Congress-TV isn't suited to the unpredictable events in Congress which aren't scheduled. TV can't show ideas like the consequences of war, or "democracy" or "freedom of speech"-people need to keep in mind the big ideas when confronted by the individual examples on TV. 14.17.48-DUKE-gives props to the research and production staff, signs off. Closing credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 14.19.31-OUT

Adventure (Can 1 of 2)
Clip: 490283_1_1
Year Shot:
Audio: No
Video: Color
Tape Master: 0
Original Film: CS-35-400
HD: N/A
Location:
Timecode: -

400-5 Mountain climbing 400-2 Mountain climber, partial and full shot 400-3 Mountain climber, partial and full shot

Adventure (Can 2 of 2)
Clip: 490284_1_1
Year Shot:
Audio: No
Video: Color
Tape Master: 0
Original Film: CS-35-400
HD: N/A
Location:
Timecode: -

400-1 Sky diver free falling 400-2 Mountain climber out anddown partial 400-3 Moutnain climber out and down, full 400-4 Bull fighting 400-5 Mountain climbing 400-6 Parachuting 400-7 sky diving 400-8 parachute coming down

Winter Sports (Can 1 of 2)
Clip: 490285_1_1
Year Shot:
Audio: No
Video: Color
Tape Master: 0
Original Film: CS-35-401
HD: N/A
Location:
Timecode: -

401-2 snow skiers (b/w pos.) 401-3 snow skiers (b/w pos.) 401-4 snow skiers to camera 401-5 3 snow skiers to and past camera 401-6 3 snow skiers past camera, downhill 401-7 slow motion, snow skier 401-8 DS skiers, slow motion 401-9 skier, slow motion right to left 401-10 skier, slow motion right to left 401-11 snow skiers coming toward camera 401-12 misc. snow skiing 401-13 snow skiing

Dancing (Can 1 of 3)
Clip: 490288_1_1
Year Shot:
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master:
Original Film: CS-35-454
HD: N/A
Location:
Timecode: -

454-13 Burlesque dancers 454-1 Street crowd dancing, night 454-2 Dancers, crowds, night 454-3 Ballet 454-4 dancing, charleston 454-5 Dance, night 454-6 Dance night 454-8 Crowd by group, dancing 454-10 People dancing

Dacning (Can 2 of 3)
Clip: 490289_1_1
Year Shot:
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master:
Original Film: CS-35-454
HD: N/A
Location:
Timecode: -

All shots b/w pos except where noted 454-2 dancers and crowds, night 454-10 People dancing 454-11 snake dance 454-14 Juggling 454-15 Chorus girls (color neg)

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490204_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11228
Original Film: LM 120
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/01/1988 IN 19.58.13-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 19.59.01-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program: preview of 1984 ELECTION POLITICS and the GRANDPARENTS' LOBBY. WERTHEIMER report on DEMOCRATS' efforts to win back Senate control in 1984. 20.00.20-Clip of a DEMOCRATIC "training video" for SENATE CANDIDATES, still of Norman Rockwell-style painting of begraggled Candidate slumped on pavement under his own Campaign portrait, as the v.o. warns that running for the Senate is a brutal battle. C/S Sen. LLOYD BENTSEN, says that the "experts" think the DEMOCRATS have at least 50-50 chance of taking the Senate. More clips of the film. C/S former Senate candidate HARRIET WOODS, saying that HOWARD BAKER flew to St. LOUIS on the eve of the election and charged that WOODS was going to shut down the McDonnell-Douglas plant; this is the kind of dirty campaigning that all Senate candidates had better be ready for. Sen. PAUL TSONGAS describes his bad treatment in the media during his campaign. Clips of the film instructing candidates in FUNDRAISING and ORGANIZATION. 20.01.36-C/S BRIAN ATWOOD, Democratic Campaign Committee chief describing the film as better teaching tool than a speaker. Shot of a prospective candidate calling the film "sobering". Rep. TOM HARKIN (D-IA) in office, says it's best for all candidates to have the truth-an incumbent Senator is hard to beat. Still of JESSE HELMS and HOWARD BAKER. 20.02.21--WERTHEIMER v.o.-about a dozen REPUBLICAN seats seem vulnerable to Democrats. Shots of a meeting of Democratic candidates. Sen. CARL LEVIN (D-MI) addresses the group, says that DEMOCRATS have to present themselves as "reasonable on DEFENSE" or they will get slammed as "weak on defense". C/S BENTSEN-DEMOCRATS need to run on the economy issue, as recovery progresses, DEMS should focus on the DEFICIT. Shot of door of Democratic Campaign Committee offices, shots of Campaign workers and computer printouts of form letters. A man gives a fundraising pitch over the phone. WERTHEIMER v.o.-Democrats seeking money from the business community this year. A woman cajoles someone to attend a $1,000/plate fundraising dinner. 20.03.56-Sen. BENTSEN strolls through the fundraiser. Shots of Sen. RUSSELL LONG. Shot of a BUSINESS LOBBYIST, says Sen. LONG has a good record of legislation for business. V.o.-if the DEMOCRATS win, LONG will resume chairmanship of the SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE; BUSINESS wants to keep his ear open to them. C/S Atwood, discusses the potential of the LONG fundraiser for making good business contacts for DEMOCRATS. C/S Sen. LLOYD BENTSEN in office, says he doesn't hope to make all businessmen into DEMOCRATS, but the party should have its fair share. Rep. TOM HARKIN (D-IA) says that it's a good opportunity to court BUSINESS INTERESTS because there's a feeling that DEMOCRATS could take back the Senate and business wants to be sure to have some clout with new committee chairmen. 20.05.33-Shots of LLOYD BENTSEN speaking at the RUSSELL LONG banquet, declaring that DEMOCRATS will take control of the Senate in 1984 elections. Sen. RUSSELL LONG speaking, says he wants to be chair of the FINANCE COMMITTEE again. Gives an anecdote about his uncle EARL LONG. Shots of people dancing (lamely) at the Long fundraiser. Rep. HARKIN says the Republicans are scared, discusses the cycles of parties going up and down. C/S Sen. RICHARD LUGAR, Republican Campaign Chair, denies that the REPUBLICANS are desperate, but it's good to run as if you were behind.

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490205_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11228
Original Film: LM 120
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

20.08.14-WERTHEIMER-discussion of the REPUBLICANS' advantage in FUNDRAISING, and the key issues for the REPUBLICANS in the campaign. Discussion of DEMOCRATS' long-running dominance in Congress. DUKE intro report on "GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS". 20.09.52-COKIE ROBERS, standing on a Capitol interior balcony-intro report on a hearing in which GRANDPARENTS testified to Congress about being denied the right to visit their Grandchildren (presumably because of divorce?). C/S of a Grandfather testifying about his reaction to being cut off from his grandchildren. A Grandmother testifies about the special love between grandparent/grandchild. C/S Sen. JOHN EAST (R-NC) reminiscing about his grandparents fondly, evidently in context of railing against divorce and "the breakdown of the family" type crusade. ROBERTS v.o.-the grandparents were less than successful in convincing EAST that grandparents' visitation rights should be the subject of federal law. C/S the grandfather testifying that his child moved to a jurisdiction where the courts did not recognize grandparental visitation rights. 20.12.21-A grandmother pleads for a federal standard of grandparental visitation rights. Sen. CARL LEVIN testifies that he thinks Congress should produce guidelines, not to bind the states, but to show that Congress is concerned with Grandparents' rights. C/S a Grandmother testifying that grandparents are important to provide kids with continuity in their lives. ROBERTS v.o.-eventually, Sen. EAST was convinced that this kind of resolution would not be "government meddling" or interference with States' Rights. C/S Sen. EAST, says the proposal is reasonable and modest, he's gained insight from the hearings.

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490206_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11228
Original Film: LM 120
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

20.14.30-DUKE-intro report on former Sen. JACOB JAVITS, now a lobbyist and crusader for research into A.L.S. (LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE) since being stricken with A.L.S.. Still of JAVITZ playing tennis. JAVITS v.o.-describes onset of the disease. C/S JAVITS in wheelchair, with breathing tube, continues to discuss the disease and his diagnosis. Still of LOU GEHRIG. Clip of LOU GEHRIG DAY at YANKEE STADIUM, includes "Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth", crowd cheering at YANKEE STADIUM, GEHRIG embracing BABE RUTH. 20.16.36--C/S of an ALS research advocate, says there needs to be awareness of the disease beyond "Lou Gehrig's Disease". C/S Sen. JAVITS, describing the progress of his disease. The woman, id'ed as Rochelle Moss, dir. Of National ALS Foundation, says there needs to be research on new treatments, patients must not be written off as terminal cases. ECU JAVITS, says that remaining active has helped him to stay alive. 20.18.05--Stills of JAVITS from political career, DUKE v.o.-summarizes JAVITS' major achievements. C/S ORRIN HATCH, calls JAVITS a brilliant Senator. Sen. WILLIAM PROXMIRE (D-WI) says JAVITS was always very knowledgeable about all issues. Clip of 1980 JAVITS campaign ad. DUKE v.o.-the health issue was a factor in JAVITS defeat in 1990. M/S of JAVITS pushed in wheelchair into a building lobby, M/S JAVITS in meeting with Sen. BOB PACKWOOD. C/S JAVITS lobbying another Senator to vote for aid to ALS research. C/S Sen. PROXMIRE, calls JAVITS appeal very moving. 20.20.26--C/S Rochelle Moss, says JAVITS doesn't like to use himself as an example of the disease, but he's an influential lobbyist. C/S JAVITS, says he's pleasantly surprised to have a second career in helping people and proving the ability of the human mind to triumph over matter. C/S Sen. CHARLES MATHIAS, compares JAVITS current lobbying to the way he would fight for issues in Senate. C/S JAVITS, says he feels he needs to pay back for the great life he's enjoyed. 20.21.58-DUKE-lauds JAVITS as a great Senator, expresses regret that the Senate doesn't have TV coverage. Commentary by Charles McDowell on the Senate voting not to allow TV coverage. Says that if TV is useful in the "get elected" phase of politics, they should be willing to use it in the "accountable to the public" department. Shoots holes in the Senators' arguments against TV coverage. 20.24.29-DUKE-signs off closing credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.26.05--OUT

LAWMAKERS
Clip: 490207_1_1
Year Shot: 1983 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 11229
Original Film: LM 121
HD: N/A
Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.
Timecode: -

WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12.08.1983 IN 12.43.28-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 12.44.17-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-on program: report on different CAPITOL EMPLOYEES. ****CONTENT PREVIOUSLY AIRED-CATALOGUED ON WPA 11205**** ***TIME CODE IRREGULARITIES-see master 11205 for accurate TCR/content information*** 13.23.42--OUT

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