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Hurricane Storm TLSs gale forces winds tossing high waves over seawall. TLS flood water moving through town. TLSs gale forces winds tossing high waves over seawall. TLS people trying to walk in high winds. GV telephone pole leaning toward house, tree in BG being blown around by high winds. LS trees being whipped by wind as person runs down street. TLS street showing storm damage, telephone pole / power lines down. GV house damaged by hurricane. POV from ship of stormy ocean water & waves.
Defining the Good Reader
On Preview Tape 210959 B Defining the Good Reader- An educational film about proper reading techniques.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 7/22/1982 IN 01.00.00 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.23-PAUL DUKE-on program: interview with REAGAN. COKIE ROBERTS-REAGAN visits CAPITOL HILL to push for BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT. 01.00.44-Title Sequence 01.01.11-DUKE-REAGAN returned to Capitol Hill to do what he does best, sell Congress on his plans; has proved "a master salesman" since taking office. In 1982, using his veto to pressure CONGRESS to adopt his spending goals. 01.01.44-DUKE with REAGAN in WHITE HOUSE LIBRARY for interview. DUKE asks REAGAN about his "mastery" of the legislative branch. REAGAN acts humble and "aw shucks", says his experience in California in dealing with opposition legislatures was helpful, touts the success of his reforms in California, gives lip service to "coequal branches" theory of government, says he meets often with the leaders in House and Senate, more than most other Presidents have. DUKE asks if REAGAN'S ACTING is a good skill in dealing with Congress. REAGAN acts humble, dodges the question, thanks the Republican leaders in House and Senate, says that there is a large WHITE HOUSE STAFF for CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS, that "makes Congress aware" of Reagan's positions. REAGAN makes it sound like mutual consultation [others might call it intimidation, coercion, etc.]. 01.05.22-DUKE tries to get past the "aw shucks" front, asks if REAGAN uses "politics of affability" as a tool. REAGAN refuses to be pressed, says he just likes people, etc. Says he's elected to represent "all the people", and he tries to convince the legislators to go for the good of the whole country. DUKE tries to bait REAGAN into saying something controversial by mentioning the "hypocrisy" in Congress of members who are willing to cut any program except one in their district. REAGAN has a chuckle at this, but still portrays himself as a positive consensus builder rather than a hardball politician. 01.08.22-DUKE asks if it's a question of give and take on part of REAGAN and the Congress. REAGAN agrees. DUKE says that the press was surprised by REAGAN'S skill as a politician and his competitiveness in the "warfare between Capitol Hill and the White House". REAGAN ("aw, shucks") denies that there is "warfare" with Congress, says he just tries to convince his opponents that he's right. DUKE presses, REAGAN stonewalls. DUKE asks about the knack of timing in calling in favors with Congress. REAGAN says that he can't be on top of everything, his staff handles the details of committee votes and floor votes etc. [Here REAGAN actually manages to make his disregard for the "dirty work" aspect of politics seem like a virtue-no one sees Deaver and Meese cutting deals behind the scenes]. Acknowledges that his experiences as Governor of California helped, goes into vague generalities about knowing when to call in favors, but on the level of "common sense", rather than describing how he might find a particular congressman's weakness and exploit it to win a vote [Deaver's job, REAGAN allowed to keep his hands clean]. 01.11.02-DUKE continues to try to break REAGAN'S "aw shucks" act, without success. REAGAN gives very short answers to long questions. DUKE confronts REAGAN with criticisms by his opponents-i.e. that he's WEAK on matters of SUBSTANCE, doesn't WORK hard, and has very SIMPLISTIC views of the issues. REAGAN takes these comments in stride, says he doesn't think the criticisms are justified, says that his constant use of ANECDOTES to explain his positions saves time [and thinking, too], switches the subject to say that he recently had a meeting with leaders of Congress to explain his position on possibly sending TROOPS to the MIDDLE EAST, trying to suggest that he's not trying to pull any fast ones on Congress. 01.13.49-DUKE presses REAGAN further, mentions the criticism that REAGAN sees only a simplistic "big picture" of issues. REAGAN says he does know the importance of details, but he has to sell the big picture to Congress. DUKE challenges REAGAN with charges that his staff are arrogant and dictatorial in dealing with Congress. REAGAN says the criticisms are unwarranted, says that opponents always want to believe in a "palace guard" [NANCY REAGAN and MIKE DEAVER] operating without the President's knowledge, but he always wants to stay on top of the actions of his staff. Says that he hasn't delegated too much authority. 01.16.35-DUKE asks about the balance between Congress and the White House, notes that the WHITE HOUSE often undermines the deals that REPUBLICANS make with DEMOCRATS in Congress. REAGAN says it's just part of the process, and the President belongs in that process, cites the BUDGET as an example. DUKE asks if more VETOS are on the way, REAGAN says he will veto any APPROPRIATIONS bill that is a "BUDGET BUSTER". DUKE asks whether REAGAN'S policies are going to hurt REPUBLICANS in elections. REAGAN plays off the danger, says that the President's party always loses seats in an off-year election. DUKE asks REAGAN to comment on his relationship with TIP O'NEILL. REAGAN says their battles are not personal, or even "political", but a question of philosophy about the role of government, and "come 6 o'clock, we're friends". DUKE thanks REAGAN.
Lawmakers July 22, 1982
Lawmakers July 22, 1982
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 7/29/1982 IN 00.59.18 00.59.18-WETA credit/sponsor credits 00.59.42-COKIE ROBERTS-Congress approves LARGEST MILITARY SPENDING PACKAGE IN PEACETIME HISTORY. LINDA WERTHEIMER-Congress battles over which company will build new MILITARY TRANSPORT PLANES. PAUL DUKE-report on whether members of CONGRESS get PAID enough. 01.00.08-Title Sequence 01.00.35-Congress moves toward the unpopular step of TAX INCREASES, particularly unpopular in ELECTION YEAR. DEMOCRATS say they won't fight the plan put forth by SENATE REPUBLICANS. The CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE says the DEFICIT might be WORSE THAN PREDICTED. 01.01.11-ROBERTS intro report on new DEFENSE SPENDING package. For all talk about BALANCED BUDGETS, Congress approved LARGEST MILITARY BUDGET IN PEACETIME HISTORY [deserves all caps]. Earlier, LIBERALS wanted to reduce the MILITARY BUDGET, but REAGAN refused major compromises, and only $3 BILLION was taken off the $177 BILLION [that's nine zeroes] DEFENSE BUDGET, but CONSERVATIVES still weren't satisfied. 01.01.50-Rep. SAM STRATTON (D-NY) in debate, says the media has jumped on and off the DEFENSE bandwagon, says many Congressmen have followed the lead. ROBERTS v.o.-there was a big campaign by the PRO-DEFENSE side to scare Congressmen into voting for more Defense spending, including photos comparing "big Russian missiles to little American ones" [jeez, how Freudian can this get?]. Shot of Rep. RONALD DELLUMS (D-CA) in debate, says that DOMESTIC cost of the ARMS RACE will be more dangerous than the SOVIET threat. Shot of Rep. ED BETHUNE (R-Ark.) arguing against a PENTAGON/REAGAN proposal to fund NERVE GAS WEAPONS [one of the few Reagan items to be defeated], says that Americans should stand against chemical weapons. 01.03.19-Shot of Rep. JACK BRINKLEY (D-GA) argues IN FAVOR OF NERVE GAS, says that the difference between America and the godless commies is that the U.S. only wants NERVE GAS as a "deterrent and negotiating tool", not to ever use it. ROBERTS v.o.-Congress rejected funding NERVE GAS, and almost defeated the MX MISSILE because the PENTAGON hasn't decided where to put the missiles. Shot of Rep. SAM STRATTON (D-NY) debating the MX MISSILE, says that opponents of the Missile are like people who don't buy Band-Aids because they don't know where they're going to get cut. Rep. NICK MAVROULES (D-MA) retorts, says he will explain his opposition fully when he offers an amendment the next day. 01.04.56-Rep. DELLUMS in debate, heatedly calls the Pro-Defense arguments a "LITANY OF LUNACY". ROBERTS v.o.-in spite of such arguments, Congress approved money for the missiles and for a study to determine where to base the missile. DELLUMS mocks the different suggestions offered for basing the missiles. Shot of Rep. BARNEY FRANK (D-MA) in debate, argues against the provisions for CIVIL DEFENSE spending, says the idea that Americans can "commute away from NUCLEAR WAR" is absurd. Rep. CHARLES BENNETT (D-FL) spouts some "WINNABLE WAR" claptrap, says that Civil Defense is important, because "Saving one American may save Mankind". 01.06.04-ROBERTS-House eventually agreed to keep CIVIL DEFENSE high, along with all the rest of the DEFENSE BUDGET. REPUBLICANS are angry that REAGAN announced intention to raise DEFENSE even more in the next years in violation of a previous understanding. DUKE-intro report on influence of PORKBARREL POLITICS in DEFENSE appropriations, with two states battling to win a bid for building a new Cargo Plane that is "desperately" needed by the Pentagon. f
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01.06.49-Shot of C-5 cargo plane on tarmac, plane is mammoth in size, its nose hinges upward to open cargo bay. DUKE v.o.-financially strapped LOCKHEED corp. of Georgia builds the C-5. Clip of BOEING promo film of flying 747. v.o.-alternative (cheaper) plan is to buy surplus 747's and convert to cargo uses. Exterior of Capitol. Shot of Sen. HENRY JACKSON (D-WA) in office, says NUNN is a fine Senator and individual, but he's trying to dish out PORK. Shot of SAM NUNN (D-GA), says that JACKSON is trying to dish out PORK himself. Shots of Senate Committee hearing with lots of PENTAGON BRASS at witness table. One General says the C-5 is absolutely necessary. Shot of JACKSON asking why the PENTAGON hasn't been upfront about the C-5's COST. Suggests he smells a rat. 01.09.08-Shot of GENERAL pointing to slide show, illustrating the C-5's superiority to the 747 for carrying tanks. NUNN reading testimonials about the greatness of the C-5, gets the generals to agree. DUKE alludes to a "whiff of pork". Shot of NUNN in library, says that it's not a matter of homestate PORK, to suggest that is disservice to both Senators. Shot of JACKSON in office, likewise denies that the debate is all about PORK, says he wants to save the taxpayers money. 01.10.58-WERTHEIMER-Eventually, Senate decided that JACKSON'S plan was better, elected to save by refitting 747's. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT and LOCKHEED trying to get HOUSE to vote for the C-5. Notes that LOCKHEED and BOEING took out huge newspaper ads for their respective planes. 01.11.37-Rep. TOM DOWNEY (D-NY) in debate in House, holds newspaper with full-page ad for LOCKHEED C-5. Says he's offended that LOCKHEED put all pictures in the ad, implying that Congressmen can't read, says eventually maybe LOCKHEED will lobby in Comic Book form. WERTHEIMER v.o.-each contractor had its advocates, cites some arguments on each side. Shot of AL SWIFT (D-WA), calls the C-5 a turkey. Says the wings fall off, compares it to a flying Dumbo. WERTHEIMER v.o.-notes that most ardent advocates come from the states where planes are built. Shot of NEWT GINGRICH in debate [Lockheed is in his homeTOWN], says the 747 is a joke as a military transport. Rep. BO GINN says BOEING is a great company, but the 747 is the wrong choice. 01.13.26-Rep. JOEL PRITCHARD (D-WA) says the 747 is the best choice when cost is considered. Rep. NORM DICKS (D-WA) says the C-5 is a piece of junk, "the most discredited plane in history", and will cost taxpayers $7-8 Billion more. Shot of LES ASPIN (D-WI) in debate, says that the PENTAGON must be right, it should get anything it wants [basically, paraphrased]. 01.14.45-DUKE/WERTHEIMER-discussion of the debate, possibility of investigation of LOCKHEED for its salesmanship-fine line in PENTAGON'S tactics between informing the Congress (duty) versus lobbying on behalf of a contractor (illegal). Discussion of TAX BILL, which is scrambling party lines. DUKE-reports that Congress has rescinded TAX DEDUCTIONS for members of Congress for living expenses in Washington. The House angry at Senate because Senators can make unlimited outside income from speeches but denied that right to the House, also basic issue: Do members of Congress get paid enough ($61,000)? 01.16.17-Exterior of a suburban Washington townhouse, shots of swanky houses in GEORGETOWN. Shot of Rep. DAN GLICKMAN (D-KS) in office, says that Congressmen get a good salary in absolute terms, but given living expenses in Washington and work expenses, it doesn't leave much extra. Shots of GLICKMAN and his wife at checkout of supermarket. Mrs. GLICKMAN v.o. concedes that the figure of $61G is a lot of Benjamins, but with travel back to home district and other expenses, it gets tight. GLICKMAN in office, says PUBLIC SERVANTS shouldn't be out to get rich, but they need to be paid better because many congressmen quit to make three times as much money as lobbyists. Shot of title page of a Federal Commission report on Congressional pay. Titles show quotes "massive exodus of top government leaders". 01.18.10-Shot of Sen. WILLIAM PROXMIRE (D-WI) seated in library, says that $61G is a lot of Benjamins, more than 95 percent of people make, given the other advantages of office, pay is more than adequate. Shot of rostrum of House chamber, Congressmen in debate, lots of parliamentary maneuvering to get a TAX BREAK for Congress approved without either reading the bill for the TV cameras or taking a recorded vote. Shot of Rep. MILLICENT FENWICK (R-NJ) arguing that the sneaky maneuver was uncouth, dishonorable. DUKE v.o.-Congress cut itself other breaks. Graphic shows tax deductions of $75/day for business expenses. Shot of Anne McBride of COMMON CAUSE, says that the law lets Congress claim ordinary living expenses as "business expenses"-laundry, cleaning, transportation-no other taxpayers can do this.
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01.20.32-still of newspaper editorial asking readers to write their Congressmen and demand repeal of the tax breaks, cartoon mocking Congress. Shot of Rep. JOHN DINGELL (D-MI) speaking in a rally of UNION AUTO WORKERS, defends the TAX BREAKS for members of Congress, says that Congressmen should be well paid to attract good people to the job and keep them honest while in office. Exterior of IRS Building. Shots of IRS hearings-clerks drop heavy mail sacks full of angry letters from taxpayers. DUKE v.o.-largest grassroots protest in agency's history. Rep. DOUG WALGREN (D-PA) speaking at IRS hearing, says CONGRESS should not have acted. DUKE v.o.-IRS can't change the law, only the size of the tax breaks. Shot of Sen. PROXMIRE, says that the Senate had a duty to act [Senate repeals House bill]. Shot of Rep. DON YOUNG (R-AK), says if Congressmen don't feel they're worth their pay, they should go home. Rep. DAVID OBEY (D-WI) attacking the Senate for being highhanded and hypocritical. 01.22.53-Rep. SILVIO CONTE (R-MA) in debate, angrily attacks PROXMIRE, says he has an award for PROXIMIRE, holds a bag of nuts. Shot of PROXMIRE in library, says he's satisfied, knows everyone would like more money, but he thinks members of Congress make enough. 01.23.41-DUKE-Many members disagree that $61G is enough Benjamins. WERTHEIMER-the JUSTICE DEPARTMENT had ruled that there is no truth to rumors about ILLICIT SEX between members of Congress and CONGRESSIONAL PAGES of minor age, but investigation of DRUG DEALING is still going on. House has hired a lawyer to investigate, TIP O'NEILL has formed a commission to try to better regulate the use of Congressional Pages. Intro commentary. 01.24.18-commentary by Otis Pike on Congress and Scandals, says that Washington tends to blame the whole congress when one person is involved in a scandal and the whole Congress gets distracted. Says it's only natural that the Congress should be representative of the people, warts and all. 01.26.23-DUKE-signs off Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.06--OUT
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01.10.31-WERTHEIMER- PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN has met with some members of Congress on TAX BILL, will have to convince SUPPLY-SIDE advocates like CONGRESSMAN JACK KEMP (R-NY). Congress must decide between twin evils of TAX INCREASES and HIGHER DEFICITS. 01.10.54-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion of SENATE endorsement of BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT, political grandstanding involved, irony that SENATE REPUBLICANS just voted for a budget with a $150 BILLION DEFICIT, then turned around to support the amendment. House won't go for the amendment so easily. Intro report on SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR), a maverick of sorts among REPUBLICANS. 01.12.30-Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) playing squash. SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) v.o.-says that he gets into debates with the sole purpose of winning. Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) walking down sidewalk. DUKE v.o.-summarizes SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD'S (R-OR) history of winning elections. Clip of 1968 debate between SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) and incumbent SENATOR WAYNE MORSE (D-OR). SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) v.o.-says he thought he had a chance to win in 1968, wasn't satisfied with the State legislature. Clip of SENATOR PACKWOOD (R-OR) criticizing SENATOR WAYNE MORSE (D-OR) for equating U.S. involvement in VIETNAM with SOVIET invasion of CZECHOSLOVAKIA, says MORSE is so mistaken about foreign policy that he forfeited his right to remain in the Senate. Some applause, DUKE v.o.-PACKWOOD'S performance in the debate put him over the top with voters. 01.14.35-Shot of Mary Ann Dawson, former Packwood aide, says that SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) has an independent attitude that appeals to Oregon voters. Clips of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) campaign video, of him walking in rain, holding umbrella, shaking hands with supporters. SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) v.o.-Oregon is a tolerant state, voters tell him they vote PACKWOOD even if they disagree with him because he votes for his convictions. DUKE v.o.-the Oregon voters give PACKWOOD license to be a maverick Republican. Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) chairing SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE, DUKE v.o.-PACKWOOD supports deregulation, but also supports consumer protection. Shots of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) entering a committee room. Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) sitting in committee with SENATOR BOB DOLE (R-KS). DUKE v.o.-PACKWOOD has liberal attitudes toward CIVIL LIBERTIES. 01.15.56-Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) speaking at a rally. Calls PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY the "General Cornwallis" of the Anti-feminist movement. Pan over crowd on Capitol Steps, many holding NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN signs [irony, irony, irony]. Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) receiving some honorary award with a Hebrew inscription on it. DUKE v.o.-PACKWOOD a strong supporter of ISRAEL, opposed the sale of AWACS Radar planes to SAUDI ARABIA. Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) entering WHITE HOUSE past Marine guard. Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) leaving White House. PACKWOOD v.o. discussing his defeat. SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) says that PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN made so many individual phone calls to the Senators, many were overwhelmed by the pressure. Shot of SENATOR BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) and aide walking through hallways. DUKE v.o.-PACKWOOD set for major battle with ANTI-ABORTION groups over CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT to ban ABORTION. PACKWOOD v.o.-it's an emotional issue, but he won't let the government take women's right to choose abortion away, it will set women's rights back. The fight will be tough and close, but he thinks he can win in the Senate.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 8/05/1982 IN 01.00.00 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.24-COKIE ROBERTS-on program: report on one-year anniversary of REAGANOMICS. LINDA WERTHEIMER-House waffling on voting for $98 BILLION tax increase. PAUL DUKE-report on a maverick Senate REPUBLICAN. 01.00.48-Title Sequence 01.01.15-DUKE-after a year, the fortunes of REAGANOMICS have changed, with Congress renewing some spending and considering TAX INCREASES to fight the DEFICIT. ROBERTS-REAGAN wants to blame CONGRESS for the lingering RECESSION, saying that Congress didn't give him all that he wanted in the budget. Notes that last year, REAGAN called the passage of his economic package "The dawn of a new era", DEMOCRATS want the public to remember that. 01.02.15-Rep. BILL ALEXANDER (D-LA) speaking in well of House, slamming on Reaganomics. TIP O'NEILL in well of house, points to a chart showing steep rise of UNEMPLOYMENT since REAGANOMICS passed, tells REPUBLICANS to wake up. Shot of Rep. LARRY CRAIG (R-ID) retaliates, says the DEMOCRATS just want to "tax and spend" instead of creating private jobs. ROBERTS v.o.-after the speechmaking was over, REPUBLICANS eagerly endorsed a multi-billion dollar JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. Rep. JOHN ERLENBORN (R-IL) in debate, says the JOBS TRAINING is important legislation. ROBERTS v.o.-members were typically gutless in a vote to cut retirement benefits for federal workers. 01.04.03-Rep. ROBERT MICHEL speaking in well of House, objecting to the DEMOCRATS forcing them to vote publicly, says DEMOCRATS just want to get ammunition to use against Republicans in the campaign [while REPUBLICANS want to do something mean and cheap and not be called to task for it]. ROBERTS v.o.-in the 1981 appropriations bill, all BUDGET CUTS were lumped in one bill. in 1982, DEMOCRATS want all the cuts to be separate so that voters will know who voted against which programs. Rep. DELBERT LATTA (R-OH) in debate, says that if the DEMOCRATS force individual votes, no one will have the courage to make tough choices and cut spending. Rep. JIM WRIGHT retorts it takes more courage to go on the record for each program. Rep. WILLIAM FORD (D-MI) says that REPUBLICANS won't be allowed to "sneak down the alley and knife the widows and children of the deceased veterans". 01.05.48-ROBERTS-REPUBLICANS were convinced to leave RETIREMENT BENEFITS alone. The only thing tougher than CUTTING SPENDING in an ELECTION YEAR is RAISING TAXES. WERTHEIMER in front of Capitol, intro report on $98 BILLION dollar TAX INCREASE approved by SENATE REPUBLICANS. Problems getting HOUSE DEMOCRATS to agree on changes, special interests splitting up the vote, some HOUSE REPUBLICANS unwilling to vote for "Democratic" tax increases, some REAGANOMICS diehards might not vote for any tax increase. HOUSE DEMOCRATS decided not to have a debate in the HOUSE and go to conference with the SENATE on the SENATE REPUBLICANS' bill, so that at the very least, they can blame tax increases on the REPUBLICANS. 01.06.51-Rep. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI in well of House, says as Chairman of WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE has problems with the motion. Rep. JOHN ROUSSELOT, accuses DEMOCRATS of taking cowardly shortcuts to avoid debate on TAX BILL. Rep. JIM SHANNON (D-MA) says REPUBLICANS did the same thing with REAGANOMICS last year, are just covering their asses for the election. Shot of eagle on molding of a House chamber, pan down to Congressmen in a conference. Shots of LOBBYISTS in the chamber to watch proceedings. Shot of DAN ROSTENKOWSKI and BOB DOLE on the panel, ROSTENKOWSKI is pleased to nominate DOLE to chair the conference so that DOLE can take the heat. DOLE votes "no" when the motion is called, everyone laughs. ROSTENKOWSKI hints that DEMOCRATS won't support the bill unless REAGAN gives them a lot of favors. 01.09.15-WERTHEIMER v.o.-SUPPLY-SIDE REPUBLICANS are against TAX HIKE. Shot of Sen. WILLIAM ROTH speaking in committee, says that the bill is not a repudiation of REAGANOMICS, rather a DEFICIT control measure. Shot of DOLE, says he knows REAGAN will support the bill, even though some REPUBLICANS won't, says that the Republicans voted for the REAGAN budget knowing full well that more revenue was needed, tax reform good for both parties.
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01.18.38-DUKE v.o.-PACKWOOD has made some enemies with his competitive style. Shot of HOWARD PHILLIPS, director of CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS, says that PACKWOOD has made his bed with "radical feminists" and "pro-abortion movement". Shot of PACKWOOD with GEORGE BUSH. DUKE-many REPUBLICANS are mad that PACKWOOD goes against REAGAN so often, esp. since he is GOP campaign chair in Senate. Shot of PACKWOOD in conference with BUSH, HOWARD BAKER, JOHN TOWER, others. PACKWOOD v.o.-just because he's in a party leadership position, it doesn't mean he has to go along with everything REAGAN wants-that's not leadership. PACKWOOD criticizing the "get ahead by getting along" seniority system. Still of PACKWOOD with REAGAN. DUKE v.o.-PACKWOOD'S candor got him in trouble with REAGAN when he said that REAGAN policies were driving blacks, women, and blue-collar voters away from GOP. 01.20.07-Shot of Sen. JOHN EAST (R-NC) in office, says that PACKWOOD'S comments were ill considered. Shot of Sen. LOWELL WEICKER (R-CT), says that PACKWOOD is a realist, and if his message offends other Republicans, too bad, if the shoe fits, etc.. Shot of CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS leader, says PACKWOOD gets "A for effort" and REAGAN administration should be gutsier in challenging PACKWOOD. DUKE v.o.-an effort was made to get rid of PACKWOOD. Shot of a letter with signature of Brewer Joseph COORS, mailed to GOP contributors urging them to demand PACKWOOD'S resignation as GOP campaign chief. Shot of PACKWOOD, says that the money is not worth compromising, and anyway, most contributions are small, the fat cats don't have that kind of sway with his campaign. Shot of PACKWOOD at a fundraising dinner. V.o.-says that he's more in line with REPUBLICANS than DEMOCRATS, the leadership the REPUBLICANS are trying to give the country is good, but he doesn't think he should always toe a party line. Shot of PACKWOOD on boat in lake, says that Oregon attitudes used to be part of the mainstream of the REPUBLICAN party, may not be any more. Shot of PACKWOOD at rudder of small sailboat talking to DUKE. DUKE and PACKWOOD sitting on a dock, discussion of the kind of vision PACKWOOD has for the REPUBLICANS, says he wants the party to not just tolerate but welcome women, blacks, Jews, Hispanics, the GOP is not going in that direction with REAGAN, the divisive tactics of GOP are no way to unify the country. Declines to say that he's disappointed in REAGAN, but warns that the GOP must change or lose in the long run. 01.24.43-DUKE-Other REPUBLICANS share PACKWOOD'S concern, but most haven't spoken out about it. ROBERTS-intro commentary. 01.25.24-Commentary by Charles McDOWELL, consolation to Congress that the working year is almost over as campaign season begins, legislators know they can start slacking off and leaving business until after the election. 01.26.56-DUKE-signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.48--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 8/12/1982 IN 01.00.00 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.29-LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program-report on the nation's governors. 01.00.37-title sequence 01.01.03-Shot from hillside of a LAKE with WOODS. WERTHEIMER v.o.-the nations governors are convening here in N.E. OKLAHOMA at GRAND LAKE OF THE CHEROKEES. GOVERNORS are meeting to find solutions to new laws imposed by REAGAN'S NEW FEDERALISM programs and the BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT proposal. Discussion of DEVELOPMENT in OKLAHOMA. 01.02.24-Shot of twin-prop SMALL PLANE taxiing on airstrip. V.o.-44 GOVERNORS came to conference, most like to bring their families. Shot of Gov. JOHN Y. BROWN (KY) and wife PHYLLIS GEORGE and kids getting off plane, shots of other GOVERNORS exiting small plane. Gov. TED SCHWINDEN (D-MT) says that the place looks beautiful. Surface level shot of LAKE from boat, shots of large new houses on shore, shot of WATERSKIER. Shot of CLUBHOUSE and GOLF COURSE on lake shore. 01.03.24-Shot of OKLAHOMA Gov. GEORGE NIGH wearing goofy colorful visor, schmoozing with other Governors. Shots of woman in "Little House on the Prairie" dress dancing a jig while a man and woman play guitar and fiddle. Shot of COWBOY on HORSEBACK, with resort employee I.D. visible on his vest, shots of NATIVE AMERICAN dancers in full "tribal" costumes. Shot of Gov. NIGH and wife, Mrs. Nigh rings a big metal triangle for Chow Time. Shot of a ROAST BEEF, carvers hands cut off a big BLOODY HUNK OF MEAT. Shots of governors and families loading up on grub. Shots of a couple in cowboy jeans, boots and hats dancing two-step, pan to C+W band playing. 01.04.26-More shots of festivities, food, music, man doing LASSO tricks, Gov. NYE v.o. describes the setup and events including a "Hoedown". Nigh says that it's important for the Governors to relax. WERTHEIMER-the Governors also "danced" around the issue of how to handle "NEW FEDERALISM". Shot of Gov. RICHARD SNELLING (R-VT) speaking at conference, says that NEW FEDERALISM" is a big issue, and the GOVERNORS negotiations with the WHITE HOUSE in the past five months produced no acceptable plan for helping the states to take on government functions. Says that he and many of his colleagues believe that the CONSTITUTION requires the Federal Government to do certain things to ensure equity between states, but the WHITE HOUSE is willing to allow the States to cut corners on social services. WERTHEIMER-v.o.-discussion of the conflicts between states and federal gov't. over particular social services. 01.06.16-Shot of SNELLING at committee table, says the GOVERNORS should develop a plan that is balanced and sound and send it to the WHITE HOUSE and the CAPITOL. Shots of executive session of the conference. Shot of Gov. BRUCE BABBITT (D-AZ), says the REAGAN ADMINISTRATION and DAVID STOCKMAN have "tunnel vision" about the BUDGET and the BOTTOM LINE, but want to pass too many costs on to States. WERTHEIMER v.o.-the FEDERAL BUDGET was an issue in almost all discussions. Shot of Rep. JAMES JONES (D-OK, chair of HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE) speaking to conference, says REAGAN'S support of BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT is disingenuous attempt to distract attention from his own deficit policies, calls REAGANOMICS the "ECONOMIC WATERGATE". 01.08.47-Shot of REAGAN ADMINISTRATION spokesman Rich Williamson defending the BALANCED BUDGET amendment, says that CONGRESS is the party responsible for the Deficits, they don't have the will to cut SPENDING. Shot of Gov. LEE DREYFUS (R-WI) telling Rep. JONES that he holds Jones personally responsible for the BUDGET FIASCO of the past years, says the people are tired of this and want an end to deficit spending.
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01.10.28-WERTHEIMER says that the BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT and the NEW FEDERALISM were central issues right up to the closing session of the NATIONAL GOVERNORS CONFERENCE. Gov. SNELLING'S proposal for the Governors to draft a plan to define the bounds of NEW FEDERALISM was approved, but the final version didn't have a provision to take the plan directly to CONGRESS if REAGAN didn't approve. Shot of Gov. LAMAR ALEXANDER (R-TN) telling conference that the Governors need REAGAN'S approval for their plan to work. Shot of Gov. SNELLING at podium speaking to conference, says all the governors want to establish more LOCAL CONTROL in government, says the Governors owe a debt to REAGAN for trying to do this. Weird perspective shot of governors around large square of tables, voice vote on the plan, unanimously adopted. 01.12.07-WERTHEIMER v.o.-governors also decided to vote a position on the BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT, shot of Gov. J.D. ROCKEFELLER (D-WV), Says a BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT is dangerous, Governors have a responsibility to provide services to their citizens, danger that too many programs will be cut off all at once. Shot of Gov. ALBERT QUIE (R-MN), says he's decided an Amendment is needed, a plan that would allow Congress to run a deficit through a 60 pct. Vote would be ok. WERTHEIMER v.o.-most of the Governors supported the BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT, but the issue fell short of the 3/4 majority needed to change policies. 01.13.30-WERTHEIMER-intro interviews with some of the Governors-ALBERT QUIE (R-MN), DAVID TREEN (R-LA), JAMES HUNT (D-NC), says other Governors may join later. First issue-the BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT. Says all the three governors there are for it. Asks if an amendment could help the states. Gov. QUIE says the amendment wouldn't alleviate MINNESOTA'S problems, but it would fix CONGRESS' problems, i.e. allowing DEFENSE SPENDING to go out of control and too many "entitlements". Says that if MINNESOTA didn't have it's own BALANCED BUDGET requirement, they wouldn't have cut spending as they did, or passed a huge tax hike as they did. Says that the requirements prevent people from passing tough decisions on to the future. Gov. HUNT asks, since both the other governors have experience in Congress, whether they agree that a BALANCED BUDGET requirement in the past could have prevented today's fiscal mess. Gov. TREEN agrees, says that he supported similar amendments in Congress in the past, Says the Governors didn't want to mandate a ban on all DEFICITS, but simply that a DEFICIT should require more than a simple majority of votes, such would provide more discipline in Congress, notes that almost all states have similar rules. 01.17.30-Wertheimer intro Gov. SCOTT MATHESON (D-UT), new chairman of the CONFERENCE, notes that MATHESON will be representing the Governors in implementing the NEW FEDERALISM. MATHESON says the Governors and REAGAN have two substantial differences on the boundaries of NEW FEDERALISM. Says GOVERNORS feel that "income security" programs should be managed at the FEDERAL level, REAGAN feels all of these should go back to the states and has not decided on a Federal role in MEDICAID. Second, REAGAN won't compromise with the Governors about AFDC, which REAGAN wants to restrict to the State level. Discussion of the Governors taking a plan directly to Congress and bypassing REAGAN. Gov. TREEN says that the Governors could never get a proposal approved without REAGAN'S support, why even try. Gov. HUNT disagrees, says that the Governors and REAGAN have been negotiating for a long time with no success, says there is good faith on both sides, but the REAGAN ADMINISTRATION has failed to define its positions clearly for the Governors, but it reaches a point where the Governors need to take action and can't wait any more-the Governors and REAGAN can both take bills to Congress and let Congress settle the dispute.
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01.21.12-Gov. QUIE asked if Congress will pass a NEW FEDERALISM bill with ease. QUIE says that that CONGRESS isn't inclined to let go of power and authority, but as the BUDGET DEFICIT mounts and programs have to be cut, CONGRESS is more likely to let the States share the blame, might be willing to send programs back to the states. Says to keep in mind that the fall elections will clarify the picture of where the Public stands on the issue. Gov. HUNT says the BUDGET is a big problem, and if the ECONOMY was strong, there wouldn't be such problems with NEW FEDERALISM. Gov. QUIE says the bad economy is forcing government to make tough choices, in the long run it will be good for the country. HUNT says that he thinks many in the Administration feel that government shouldn't be involved in many social welfare programs, and many DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS suspect that REAGAN wants to pawn off these programs to the states as a way to eliminate them. Gov. MATHESON says that the economy is too weak to take NEW FEDERALISM to the extremes that REAGAN want to take the program. 01.24.43-WERTHEIMER intro commentary. Commentary by Oklahoman FROSTY TROY. TROY says that the Governors are the "TOM SAWYERS" of government, letting the Federal Government "paint the fence" while insisting that they, the States, should be doing it. Now, after REAGAN has announced his intention to turn programs back to the states, the Governors are going crazy. At least NEW FEDERALISM has made the Governors own up to their own rhetoric and admit that they've always wanted to take Federal money but not to take responsibility for programs. Notes that the Federal role is important in areas like Education, Infrastructure, Health, and the Environment. Notes that Governors and states avoided making decisions on CIVIL RIGHTS for many years. Says that it's a shame that the GOVERNORS failed to take the opportunity to denounce REAGAN'S idea that the U.S.A. is "fifty feudal states" rather than one nation. 01.26.43-WERTHEIMER-notes that the conference began as it ended, with plans for NEW FEDERALISM still waiting on REAGAN'S approval. Signs off. 01.27.14-Closing credits roll over shots of boaters on Lake as a man sings the theme of "OKLAHOMA", SHOT OF WATERSKIER. Transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.47-OUT
LAWMAKERS - LM 057- "Program Opening"
WETA credit/sponsor credits. Host Paul Duke mentions President Reagan's tax battle with the House of Representatives. Linda Wertheimer mentions a report on a former member of Congress still active in the budget debate. Title sequence.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 2/29/1982 (?) IN 01.00.00-WETA CREDIT/sponsor credits 01.00.24-PROFILES OF LEGISLATORS JAMIE WHITTEN (D-MS), RICHARD BOLLING (D-MO), SILVIO CONTE (D-MA), ***SAME PROGRAM as WPA MASTER 11160. OUT 01.25.43
LAWMAKERS - LM 057 - "Budget Cuts"
Linda Wertheimer notes Congress is adopting $13 billion in cuts for food stamps, retirement benefits, and farm subsidies. She also notes that both the House and Senate approved the largest defense spending bill in peacetime history. The House passed a bill to transfer some defense funds to temporarily pay for Social Services, but Rep. David Stockman (R-MI) has urged President Reagan to veto the bill. House Republicans are divided. Rep. Silvio Conte (R-MA) in debate in the House of Representatives; says that true soldiers will lose a paycheck temporarily, and the President will veto the bill, so Congress should understand the bill fully before voting.
Lightning
03:46 - 03:56 Clouds with lightning overlay. Lightning is fake, superimposed on storm clouds. 03:57 - 04:14 Quickly moving dark storm cloud, with lightning overlay. Cloud is very dramatic, lightning is fake. 04:15 - 04:50 Cheezy animated lightning. Carefully drawn white lines on black background.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 9/09/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA Credit/Sponsor credits 01.00.23-PAUL DUKE-on program: profile of HOWARD BAKER, Senate Majority Leader. LINDA WERTHEIMER-BAKER will tell how he manages to find consensus. 01.00.43-TITLE SEQUENCE 01.01.18-DUKE/WERTHEIMER-HOWARD BAKER, first REPUBLICAN MAJORITY LEADER in Senate since 1950's, but began his rise during famous hearings in 1970's. 01.01.28-BAKER in ERVIN COMMITTEE HEARINGS asking JOHN DEAN "what did the President know and when did he know it". Still of BAKER in earlier campaign, speaking at podium in front of large b/w photo of himself. DUKE v.o.--BAKER began his career in congress in 1966, TENNESSEE'S first REPUBLICAN Senator since 1913. Stills of young BAKER and HOWARD BAKER Sr., BAKER at wedding to JOY DIRKSEN, father-in-law EVERETT DIRKSEN. Shot of BAKER at podium announcing candidacy for PRESIDENCY in 1979. DUKE v.o.-BAKER'S campaign never got rolling, but REAGAN'S election brought enough REPUBLICANS into SENATE to make BAKER the Majority Leader. 01.03.04-Shot of BAKER with REAGAN at a Senate Republican conference. BAKER at press conference, says first order of business for SENATE REPUBLICANS in 1981 is to work with REAGAN on his new agenda. Shot of a CONSERVATIVE JOURNALIST, says BAKER has compromised too much on TAXES and DEFICITS and INTEREST RATES and the ECONOMY and DEFENSE [it's incredible that these things can be simultaneously NOT REAGAN'S fault, ALL BAKER'S fault, and yet also completely the "leftists" fault]. Shot of BAKER and ROBERT BYRD making a conference call. BYRD tells REAGAN in the conference call that BAKER has done a fine job in his first year as majority leader. 01.04.46-BOB DOLE in committee room, praises BAKER as a great non-partisan leader who has done great work for the REAGAN agenda. Series of still photographs taken by BAKER, stills of BAKER with cameras, DUKE v.o.-discussion of BAKER'S passion for photography. Still photos of campaign and Washington events taken by BAKER. 01.05.47-BAKER in office, DUKE interviewing, asks BAKER how he manages the argumentative nature of the Senate. BAKER says the SENATE sometimes runs itself, it gets a lot of work done in each session with bills, nominations, and treaties. The key is persuasion to get majorities together, since the rules of the Senate allow Senators to kill bills by lengthy debate. However, Senators do take care of business that needs to be done. DUKE mentions some other past Senate Leaders, Mike Mansfield, Lyndon Johnson, asks about the nuts and bolts of getting votes. BAKER says there's no set formula, but he looks for the broadest consensus he can find, holds regular office meetings with leadership and committee chairmen, runs down his regular schedule, chock full of meetings. 01.09.00-WERTHEIMER cuts in, asks BAKER to get specific about, for example, the first run of the TAX BILL, which was passed through REPUBLICAN discipline with no DEMOCRATIC support. BAKER says he calls meetings to fix "trouble spots" of Senators who balk at various points, and through enough meetings, he can get the REPUBLICANS united by the end of the process. Digresses, says that he had a problem in his first meeting as majority leader in his own party, says that he reminded REPUBLICANS that being the MAJORITY PARTY means having the responsibility to take care of the business of government, and keeping other REPUBLICANS mindful of that helps keep unity.
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01.12.02-BAKER discusses whether he's obligated to agree with REAGAN. Says he sees his role as REAGAN'S point man in Senate in any case where BAKER can support REAGAN in good conscience, is almost always the case. If he can't support REAGAN'S policy, he designates someone else to lead the debate, and he "indulges the assumption" that he will side with REAGAN unless there's a compelling reason why he shouldn't. WERTHEIMER asks about BAKER'S family Senate legacy. Shot of portrait of EVERETT DIRKSEN on wall. BAKER says that he doesn't mean to be vain, but the current Senate is the best crop of Senators he's ever seen, smartest, most capable, in both parties. Attributes the change to TV, which makes politics to much more visible, and allows younger Senators with strong ideas to get publicity and backing. 01.15.18-DUKE asks about REPUBLICAN prospects in the coming elections, divisions between the RIGHT WING and MODERATE REPUBLICANS. BAKER says REPUBLICANS are in fact very unified in the Senate, issues that divide the party show that the party is broad and vital. Says that being the governing party always invites criticism, can expect tranquility only if you are in the minority and have no prospects of getting into the majority. Discusses a critic, says that the REPUBLICANS may be showing signs of the same disarray that plagued the DEMOCRATS for years, but it's just something that comes from being the majority party. WERTHEIMER asks about dissent by MODERATE REPUBLICANS like BOB PACKWOOD who say that indulging BIG BUSINESS and the FAR RIGHT will kill the GOP. BAKER says the flap between REAGAN and PACKWOOD was difficult to mediate, but he thinks he's solved the tension. Says there's definitely room and a need for people like PACKWOOD and LOWELL WEICKER in GOP to balance out JESSE HELMS and CONSERVATIVES. It's a basic premise of the American political system which he thinks works better than the multiparty parliamentary system.
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01.20.17-WERTHEIMER notes that GOP in Senate has moved far to the right, first test of RIGHT-WING REPUBLICANS in re-election comes in the fall. BAKER says he guesses things may move back a bit to the middle, says that just because there are more CONSERVATIVES in Senate doesn't mean that the GOP as a whole is getting more conservative. The SENATE REPUBLICANS have demonstrated that they can pass non-conservative programs that need to be passed to run the government. WERTHEIMER asks if BAKER thinks REPUBLICANS can control the SENATE for the next 10 years. BAKER says yes. DUKE asks BAKER if he's advised his daughter on her bid for U.S. CONGRESS. BAKER says it's terrifying to have a daughter running for office, he had no idea she was thinking about running for office. 01.22.41-BAKER tells the story about his daughter telling him. He was afraid that "she was going to marry somebody I don't like and would probably have to support". He hasn't decided whether to be relieved that she's actually running for Congress. Says his daughter is smarter, better with people, a better campaigner, and would make a better member of Congress than he could ever hope to be himself. DUKE asks if BAKER would like to run for Presidency again. BAKER pauses, says he'd like to be President in abstract, but he doesn't plan to run in 1984, particularly if REAGAN runs for re-election; would have to decide whether he could do his job as Majority Leader and also campaign. Working with REAGAN has taught him how difficult it is to be President, and campaigning is absolutely a full-time job, it's a new development that now people basically have to elect a President from among "the unemployed" [that's an interesting scenario]. 01.25.28-DUKE mentions that BAKER is one to keep his inner thought processes secret. BAKER agrees, says it's not necessarily intentional, he's just private. BAKER says he's considering a life after politics. 01.27.17-DUKE signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.48--OUT
LAWMAKERS 9/16/1982 - Abortion Issue
LAWMAKERS September 16, 1982 - Abortion Issue
LAWMAKERS September 16, 1982 - Middle East Peace Plan
LAWMAKERS September 16, 1982 - Middle East Peace Plan
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 9/23/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.23-LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program: Congress has to accept a lame-duck session to close the year after the November elections/COKIE ROBERTS-ALASKANS feeling that Washington is out of touch with them. 01.00.43-title sequence 01.01.09-ROBERTS-it's the official "silly season" in Congress (pre-election period), so Congress hasn't taken decisive action on MIDDLE EAST PEACE PLANS. CONSERVATIVES in SENATE try to force votes on "social issues", HOUSE DEMOCRATS try to convince voters that they have new ideas. 01.01.49-TIP O'NEILL speaking to press. Says DEMOCRATS have always stood for opportunity. Pan over faces in a meeting of HOUSE DEMOCRATS. Rep. GILLIS LONG (D-LA), says new DEMOCRATS stand for PRIVATE investment instead of "tax and spend". Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (minority leader) in debate in House, says DEMOCRATS are still just proposing tax and spend. TIP O'NEILL debating, advocating a program of 200,000 PUBLIC WORKS JOBS. Says MICHEL'S district of PEORIA, IL has 16% UNEMPLOYMENT, says the program could put MICHEL'S constituents to work, basically daring MICHEL to oppose this. C/S Rep. JOHN RHODES (R-AZ) debating, says the PUBLIC WORKS idea is old and tired. Lots of jeers from DEMOCRATS. RHODES says it's a hoax. MICHEL says REAGANOMICS will "play in Peoria" better than "TIP-ONOMICS". Cheers from REPUBLICANS. ROBERTS v.o.-the bill passed by a narrow margin. 01.05.40-RHODES in debate, says that the DEMOCRATS got their "last new idea" from FDR. 01.06.13-ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER-DEMOCRATS are getting pounded with the "old ideas" charge in the campaigns. In places where UNEMPLOYMENT is incredibly high, REAGANOMICS is pretty much discredited and voters like the DEMOCRATS policies. Discussion of POLLS showing potential gains in House for DEMOCRATS. While DEMOCRATS try to win votes with spending bills, REPUBLICANS in SENATE try to help their party by debating "social issues" like ABORTION and SCHOOL PRAYER, losing the votes, but forcing DEMOCRATS to go on the record against these things. The delays mean that Congress will have to return to work after the elections to take care of APPROPRIATIONS. 01.08.23-WERTHEIMER-reports on REAGAN'S call for a post-election session of Congress including votes on DEFENSE spending. Political analyst Norman Ornstein-says REAGAN can gain from LAME DUCK CONGRESS both by embarrassing Congress for being inefficient and can probably jackboot his GIGANTIC DEFENSE BUDGET through the lame Congress with ease. Discussion with Wertheimer of the lame-duck Congress. Ornstein says that Congress is ticked off at REAGAN already, doubts that being called back in November and December will make it much worse. REAGAN will try to use the media to put the blame for the government on Congress.
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01.12.28-WERTHEIMER-Congress follows REAGAN'S request to end a STRIKE of RAILROAD ENGINEERS, Congress takes unprecedented move of setting terms of the agreement. 01.13.05-C/S Rep. JOHN DINGELL (D-MI) in debate, says it's not particularly prudent for him to introduce legislation affecting the RIGHT TO STRIKE, but the RAILROAD STRIKE is hurting ECONOMIC RECOVERY, makes sure to note that the economy is in the ditch. Rep. JAMES FLORIO (D-NJ) debating, says he agrees the RAILROAD STRIKE is economic burden, but the bill is a bad solution, says GOVERNMENT has no business imposing terms on the process of COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Rep. JAMES BROYHILL (R-NC) ignorantly says that government has intervened in Railway strikes before. FLORIO says that government should intervene only to guarantee that the processes of bargaining work, not to dictate specific terms of settlements. Rep. MICKEY LELAND (D-TX) concurs with FLORIO. 01.15.22-C/S Rep. MARC MARKS (R-PA), says that REAGAN wants CONGRESS to destroy the principle of COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Rep. PAT ROBERTS (R-KS) says the issue is time, and the country can't wait for a resolution. Rep. TOM HAGEDORN (R-MN) says that agriculture will be crushed by a long rail strike [implying that it's somehow the striker's fault instead of the railroad owners' if the crops all rot]. Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (minority leader) says Congress has to act to end the strike. 01.17.36-WERTHEIMER-REAGAN plan passed by overwhelming majority. ROBERTS intro report by PAUL DUKE from ALASKA. 01.17.53-DUKE, standing in woods in Alaska. Says that although the discovery of oil and minerals in ALASKA made it more important to WASHINGTON, Alaskans think the government doesn't understand Alaska. AERIALS of ALASKAN MOUNTAIN RANGE. Aerial of flat wetlands near a winding river. Sen. TED STEVENS (R-AK), says people in the "south 48" don't understand Alaska's size and diversity. Pan over downtown Anchorage. Shots of different Alaskans discussing how rest of American doesn't understand Alaska. Shots of Sen. STEVENS' "MOVING ALASKA FORWARD" exhibition, an outdoor concourse with exhibits, Sen. STEVENS walking through with his kid strapped to his back in a carrier. Stevens says legislators don't consider the impact of bills on ALASKA.