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COMMENTARY by OTIS PIKE on CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL. Discussion of Congressional Quarterly report on Congressmen's travel abroad on TAXPAYER'S ticket. Political fallout. PIKE says people would be better off if CONGRESSMEN would travel more, so they could learn about places they vote on.
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DUKE-Signs off
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CLOSING CREDITS roll over footage of TIP O'NEILL standing outside CAPITOL, addressing CLAUDE PEPPER'S birthday party, TIP O'NEILL leads singing. WETA CREDIT/Sponsor Credits/PBS ID. --OUT
Washington Week Show - # 4241
Washington Week Show # 4241 - America At War - Topics Include: The Fall of Baghdad, Where is Saddam Hussein?, Where are the weapons of mass destruction?
Washington Week Show - WW 4242 - "Open"
Gwen Ifill opens show. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: U.S. President George W. Bush stating, "The regime of Saddam Hussein is no more." Jeep with American soldiers rides past camera. Soldier helping up blindfolded man. Three US soldiers aiming rifles at camera. African American soldier guarding street. Colin Powell. Syrian official. Weapons inspectors. President George W. Bush waving to crowd at rally. $20 dollar bills being printed. Members on congressional floor.
Washington Week Show - # 4243
Washington Week Show # 4243 - Building Blocks, Nuclear Tension, Travelers Alert, The Battle at Home, Rick Santorum - What was he thinking? Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Doyle McManus, Martha Raddatz, Ceci Connolly, Richard Berke. 20.00.09 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : President George W. Bush walking, Iraqi people parading in streets, american soldiers unload aid (relief), weapons inspectors, North Korean leaders, asian people wearing medical masks over mouths, President Bush speaking at podium, woman doctor checking african american patient, tax checks being printed, Senator Gephardt at podium, Rick Santorum speaking to press. 20.01.25 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.08.00 Secretary of State Colin Powell stating "They should not leave this series of discussions that have been held in Beijing, with the slightest impression that the United States and it's partners and the nations in the region will be intimidated by bellicose statements or by threats or actions they think might get them more attention or might force us to make a concession that we would not otherwise make." 20.22.41 DO NOT USE - Photo of Rick Santorum. 20.23.04 Senator Rick Santorum (R. Pennsylvanis) stating "...suggested my comments, which are the law of the land and were the reason the Supreme Court decided the case in 1986, is somehow intolerant, I just would argue that it is not, it's simply a reflection of the law."
Washington Week Show - # 4244
Washington Week Show # 4244 - Top Gun, Military Makeover, The Race Begins, Domestic Disarray. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Alexis Simendinger, Michael Duffy, Dan Balz, Gloria Borger. 20.00.09 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : President George W. Bush speaking aboard U.S. aircraft carrier says "The tyrant has fallen and Iraq is free." Shot of naval members cheering, clapping, President George W. Bush wearing pilot suit carrying helmet, shakes hands with air force pilot, takes photo op with military personnel. Donald Rumsfield walking with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, then seen shaking hands with him, group of american soldiers walking down street. Democratic senators in presidential race, including Senator Gephardt, Senator John Edwards, Senator Carol Mosley Braun. Traders at Board of Trade, Senator Tom Daschle. 20.01.26 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.02.21 President George W. Bush speaking aboard aircraft carrier to military members, "The liberation of Iraq is a crucial advance in the campaign against terror, we've removed an ally of Al Qaeda and cut off a source of terrorist funding. And this much is certain, no terrorist network will gain weapons of mass destruction from the Iraqi regime, because the regime is no more." 20.08.22 Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfield speaking to soldiers "We have a long way to go for this defense establishment of ours to get itself fixed so that it can deal with the kinds of problems we're facing in the twenty first century. We do need to be quicker on our feet, we need to be able to do things in hours and days instead of weeks and months." 20.21.15 President George W. Bush speaking with people seated behind him, "The unemployment number is now at 6%, which should serve as a clear signal to the United States Congress we need a bold economic recovery package so people can find work."
FDR Shrine: US - Canada Dedicate Campobello Home
View of the Campobello Island and the homes. Roosevelt's Summer Home. MS - Crowd of people gathered outside the home. Sign "Roosevelt Cottage Open Daily 9 AM to 12 Noon. Lady Bird Johnson and Mrs. Lester Pearson, First Ladies. American and Canadian Flag.
FDR Shrine: US - Canada Dedicate Campobello Home
President Roosevelt and some members of his family. President Roosevelt. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
FDR Shrine: US - Canada Dedicate Campobello Home
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. The two First Ladies, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Pearson cutting a ribbon and the once retreat now becomes a memorial.
Washington Week Show - # 4245
Washington Week Show # 4245 - Uniting the Nations, Battle for the Bench, Tussle Over Taxes, Then There Were Nine (Democratic presidential candidates). Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Doyle McManus, Joan Biskupic, Alan Murray, Karen Tumulty. 20.00.14 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : American troops riding down crowded streets in Iraq, african american soldier directing traffic, two men in yellow crane repairing cables, men empty ballot box, oil refinery?, United Nations. President George W. Bush at podium with Alberto Gonzales to his right. Senator Tom Daschle seated speaking to members, President George W. Bush shaking hands with people at rally, waving to crowd. Twenty dollar bills being printed (US Mint). Democratic presidential candidates at debate, John Kerry at rally, Senator Dick Gephardt, John Edwards, Carol Mosley Braun. 20.01.16 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.07.58 President George W. Bush speaking outside White House "More Appeals Court Nominees have had to wait over a year for a hearing in my presidency than in the last 50 years combined. This is not just business as usual, this is an abdication of constitutional responsibility and it is hurting our country." 20.08.25 Senator Tom Daschle standing next to large sign with the number 124 written on it "I'll do this one more time, one hundred and twenty four nominees confirmed in two and a half years, circuit and district court nominees approved in the United States Senate, a record. (Then replaces sign with a # 2 sign) Two nominees that have not." 20.13.51 President George W. Bush speaking at podium "We need robust tax relief in order to make sure those that are looking for work can find a job" 20.13.57 Minority Leader Tom Daschle says "They call their tax cut robust, in fact it's just a bust."
Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
An older Sergeant Alvin York giving the peace sign, wire rim glasses, hat. MS - Sergeant York walking out of a two story home and down the side walk and right up to the camera with a big smile on his face.
Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
World War I. New York American newspaper, headline's "War With Germany". Recruits. Doctors listening to the heart beats of young recruits. (medical exam) Recruits not in uniform yet but they look like their holding wooden rifles. Soldiers in trenches with their rifles shooting at the enemy. Soldier throwing hand grenade. Soldiers running on the battle field towards the enemy. A young Sergeant York. A young Sergeant York walking with two other men and then camera cuts to a close up shot.
Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
An older Sergeant York and his wife in a parade, seated in a convertible. Sergeant York on the steps of the White House with his sons standing in front of him. The media with their cameras. Older Sergeant York wearing a vet's hat. MCUS - Sergeant York receiving an award front the 'Gold Star Mothers'. Sergeant York, "It certainly is an honor to receive this presentation from the 'Gold Star Mother of the World War' who we love so dearly, me and my comrades, and I accept this not only for myself but for all of my brothers who were in the World War. I thank you."
Washington Week Show - # 4246
Washington Week Show # 4246 - Trimming Taxes, Healthy Debate (Healthcare), Bombing Fallout (suicide bombings), Standing Together (South Korean President meets with President Bush), Run For the Border (Texas Democrats). Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Janet Hook, Dan Balz, Martha Raddatz, David Sanger. 20.00.13 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Night shot of Capitol dome, Vice President Dick Cheney, members on Senate floor, CU calculator, tax refund checks being printed, Howard Dean, John Kerry speaking at rally, Doctors wearing surgical gear in operating room, optitrician testing patient, bombing aftermath (suicide bombings), Colin Powell shaking hands with military official, debris, destroyed building. South Korean President waving to press, then walking with President George Bush outside White House, North Korean soldiers marching, North Korean President Kim Jong il. MCU empty brown leather executive chair, quick shot of texas police officer ringing doorbell of residence. 20.01.18 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.02.16 President George W. Bush speaking on White House lawn "I'm optimistic about our economy and it's future, I'm even more optimistic now that the Senate is active." 20.12.50 Aftermath of suicide bombing in Saudi Arabia, destroyed building, rescuers can be seen looking for victims, destroyed car.
Washington Week Show - # 4247
Washington Week Show # 4247 - Re-United Nations, Terror Update, Cuts Compromise, Exit - Stage Right. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Doyle McManus, Michael Duffy, Jeffrey Birnbaum, Elisabeth Bumiller. 14.00.13 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : United Nations voting, low angle of two american soldiers walking down street, UN vehicle passes by american soldier, Bin Laden and lieutenant (video), helicopter flying over city, FBI agents, Capitol hill, President Bush seen walking with Dennis Hastert and Vice President Dick Cheney, President Bush waving from helicopter, Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, EPA Administrator, the Budget Director. Deputy Chief of Staff shaking hands with President Bush. 14.01.21 DO NOT USE Commercials 14.02.12. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Negroponte says "The lifting of sanctions marks a momentous event for the people of Iraq, it is the turning of a historical page that should brighten the future of a people and a region." 14.13.37 Minority Leader Sen. Tom Daschle stating "The gimmickry in this bill has enough slight of hand, budget tricks to make an Enron accountant blush." 14.13.44 Majority Leader Sen. Bill Frist stating "And you can say this to every single american, you will have more money and will pay less in taxes."
Washington Week Show - WW 4247 - "Show Open"
Show host Gwen Ifill, with guests Doyle McManus, Michael Duffy, Jeffrey Birnbaum, Elisabeth Bumiller. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: United Nations members voting; two United States soldiers walking down street; U.N. vehicle passes American soldier; Al Queda leader Osama Bin Laden and lieutenant in a recorded video; helicopter flying over city; FBI agents on crackdown. Capitol Building; U.S. President George W. Bush walking with Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, Majority Leader Bill Frist and Vice President Dick Cheney; President Bush waving from Marine One helicopter; White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, EPA Administrator, the Budget Director, and the Deputy Chief of Staff shaking hands with President Bush; President Bush walking in front of Fleischer and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Washington Week Show - # 4248
Washington Week Show # 4248 - Peace Mission, Continuing Conflict, Mother Knows Best (Security concerns), Supreme Shift. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Doyle McManus, Tom Gjelten, Karen Tumulty, Joan Biskupic. 20.00.11 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush walking down stairway exiting plane, they both wave to flashing cameras, President George W. Bush shaking hands with French President Jacques Chirac, Ariel Sharon, american soldiers driving jeeps down crowded streets, static shot of soldier sitting in vehicle and helicopter flies in the background, searching for weapons of mass destruction, Police vehicles, mother helping her children get into family car, mother going into voting booth to vote with young child, Supreme Court, press taking photo of Supreme Court Judges, Chief Justice William Rehnquist. 20.01.12 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.01.57 President George W. Bush with Polish official, then seen walking down corridor with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President and Mrs. Bush receive flowers from unknown dignitary, group of eight industrialized nations meet in France, President Bush shaking hands with unknown man. Military jeep in the Middle East, young men throwing rocks, Ariel Sharon. 20.05.22 National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice stating "That's the core of the President s message when he goes, that it's fine for the Palestinians to talk about what Israel ought to do and Israel to talk about what the Palestinians ought to do, but it's best if everybody takes on their responsibilities for peace and pursues them aggressively."
Washington Week Show - # 4249
Washington Week Show # 4249 - Prodding Peace, Uneasy Alliances, Commander in Chief, Taking Credit, Relaxed Rules. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Jeanne Cummings, Alan Murray, Juliet Eilperin, Pete Williams. 20.00.13 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : President George W. Bush with Saudi Arabian leader, then with Ariel Sharon and the leaders of the Palestinian Authority, President Bush and Jacques Chirac, President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, President Bush shakes hands with african american soldier, american troop cheering (one soldier taking picture), Colin Powell stands next to military official, Donald Rumsfield, Nancy Pelosi, FCC officials, interior of television control room, newspapers being printed. 20.01.11 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.02.02 Video footage of President George W. Bush with Ariel Sharon and members of the Palestinian Authority in Aquaba, Jordan. President Bush speaking at podium says "All here today now share a goal, the Holy Land must be shared between the state of Palestine and the state of Israel, living at peace with each other and with every nation of the Middle East." 20.05.07 President George W. Bush seated next to Jacques Chirac at the Group of Eight Summit says "I know there's a lot of people in both our countries wondering whether or not we can actually sit down and have a comfortable conversation. And the answer is, absolutely." 20.14.07 Majority Leader (R-TX) says "I just remind the members of this house, that we have now almost a trillion dollars left in the budget to do more tax relief for the american people, and you know what? We're coming back."
Washington Week Show - # 4250
Washington Week Show # 4250 - Road Map Diversions, The Elusive WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction), Medicare Madness, read All About it! (Hillary Clinton Autobiography). Host Gwen Ifill, guests include David Sanger, Martha Raddatz, Ceci Connolly, Gloria Borger. 20.00.13 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Ariel Sharon shakes hands with Palestinian Prime Minister Abbas, President Bush shaking hands with Prime Minister Abbas, men rushing wounded person to hospital, suicide bombing aftermath (destroyed bus), Yasser Arafat, President George Bush waving after exiting helicopter, american soldiers drive jeeps down street, american troops walking down street, weapons inspectors wearing full body suits, Donald Rumsfield, Colin Powell and President Bush seated at table talking to the press, Capitol Dome, CU pharmisist sorting pills (medication, prescription), President Bush seen speaking at event and man in fg signing (sign language) for the hearing impaired, MCU Hillary Clinton book, Hillary Clinton at book signing and waving to crowd. 20.01.22 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.02.30 National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice stating "President Bush remains committed to the course set at Aquaba, because it is the only course that will bring a durable peace and lasting security. This President keeps his promises, he expects all the parties to keep theirs." 20.08.58 Republican (R. Kansas) stating "I don't think a formal quote "investigation" which is a majority that you have something dreadfully wrong and that you're going to have to set things straight as the proper course of action at this time, let's do our homework first." 20.20.18 Hillary Clinton at book signing. 20.25.05 DO NOT USE - photo of David Brinkley (Obituary).
Washington Week Show # 4251 - Show Opening
Washington Week Show # 4251 - Another Axis, Investigation Intelligence (Who knew what, WMD), Four More? (Bush Re-election Campaign), Economic Expectations. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Doyle McManus, Michael Duffy, John Harwood, Jeffrey Birnbaum.
Washington Week Show - # 4252
Washington Week Show # 4252 - Supreme - Wrap Up, Last Minute Remedy (New Medicare plan), Continuing Conflict. Host Gwen Ifill, guests include Linda Greenhouse, Joan Biskupic, Gebe Martinez, Tom Gjelten. 20.00.11 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Supreme Court building, college students walking along campus, Supreme Court Judges having their photo taken, Two homosexual men walking together down street, man holding up sign that reads 'HOMOSEXUALITY Hellfire Sin', protestors with sign 'BAMN By Any Means Necessary', night time shot of the Capitol dome, CU pills being counted, pharmacist in pharmacy, american troops in Iraq. 20.01.12 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.14.57 Quick clip of vote tally 20.24.43 DO NOT USE - photos
Washington Week Show - # 4302
Washington Week Show # 4302 - Who Knew and When, Stretched Thin? (How long will the troops be there?), Out of Africa (President Bush in Africa), California Screaming. Guest Host Michel Martin, guests include Martha Raddatz, Tom Gjelten, Charles Cobb, John Harwood. 20.00.14 Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : President George W. Bush walking down stairs with Vice President Dick Cheney, Saddam Hussein, american soldiers firing weapons from grassy area, explosion, President Bush speaking at the joint session of congress, american military in Iraq, soldier runs up to military jeep engulfed in flames, different shot of american soldiers standing around jeep, young american soldier arguing with civilian, US soldiers exiting helicopter, back view of african man carrying american flag, President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in Africa, very quick shot of filled hospital room in Africa, Governor Gray Davis. 20.01.16 DO NOT USE Commercials 20.02.04 Clip of President George W. Bush's State of the Union address "The British Government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa. Our Intelligence sources tell us that he has attempted to purchase high strength aluminum tubes suitable for nuclear weapons production." 20.02.52 President George W. Bush in Entebbe, Uganda says "I gave a speech to the nation that was cleared by the Intelligence Services ." 20.14.55 President George W. Bush speaking in Goree Island, Senegal says "At this place, liberty and life were stolen and sold. Human beings were delivered, and sorted and weighed and branded with the marks of commercial enterprises and loaded as cargo on a voyage without return. One of the largest migrations of history was also one of the greatest crimes of history." 20.25.19 DO NOT USE - photos 20.25.23 Video footage of the Federal Detention Center in Chicago, Illinois. ( jail, prison ) 20.25.34 DO NOT USE - promo still
Washington Week Show - WW 4303 - "Show Open"
Show host Gwen Ifill, with guests Michael Duffy, Doyle McManus, Dan Balz, Gloria Borger. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text: President George W. Bush seated with Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Donald Rumsfeld and John Ashcroft; British Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Bush standing at podiums; Saddam Hussein sitting in room with advisers; American tank passing by; American soldiers cover victim on side of the road; group of U.S. (African American male) soldiers, one knocking on civilian gate; U.S. soldier holding rifle, civilians in BG; John Kerry, John Edwards, Dick Gephardt; $20 bills being printed; Alan Greenspan; pedestrians walking along city street.