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01.20.26-Clip of Alaskan TV show "ALASKA DELEGATION REPORT", with intro of Alaskans in Congress over A-Team style theme music. Shot of ROBERT ATWOOD, publisher of ANCHORAGE TIMES, says that Alaska's delegation has to engage in public relations. Shot of STEVENS speaking on the impact of Alaska's Oil and Mineral wealth on the Federal Government. DUKE-because of OIL MONEY, ALASKA state gov't. voted to give all citizens $1000 in "share the wealth" initiative, fear that FEDERAL GOVERNMENT might try to impose taxes or cut federal aid to Alaska. Sen. FRANK MURKOWSKI (R-AK), says that the "share the wealth" plan was maybe not well conceived. STEVENS says that on average all of the ALASKANS are paying a third of the $1,000 in Federal INCOME TAX, ALASKANS pay per capita the highest FEDERAL INCOME TAX. 01.22.22-ATWOOD in office, says that Washington has always made problems for Alaska, Alaska is isolated and without clout, most recent state, Shots of ALASKAN MOUNTAINS with summer vegetation, WILDFLOWER, a HUGE TROUT swimming in a shallow river, old man and young girl fishing from riverbank. ATWOOD says ALASKA wants to be left alone to have some independence to develop its resources. Shot of heavy equipment on construction project. DUKE v.o.-ALASKAN DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS lost a vote to ENVIRONMENTALISTS and large portions of Alaska were barred to developers. Alaskans say Washington has little right to make that decision. Sen. STEVENS at a barbecue. Aerial of rocky mountain peaks. STEVENS v.o.-if he leaves the Senate, he's definitely coming back to live in Alaska. 01.24.58-ROBERTS-intro commentary. Commentary by Otis Pike, says that the promises of "bipartisanship" promised by both parties of the Congress have evaporated, not to mention the record of failure on the big national issues that everyone promised to work for back in 1981 when the 97th Congress took their seats. 01.27.16-ROBERTS-signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.48-OUT o
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 9/30/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.23-PAUL DUKE-on program: REAGAN fights for a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT requiring BALANCED BUDGET. COKIE ROBERTS-REPUBLICANS have a family squabble over SANCTIONS against SOVIET OIL PIPELINE. 01.00.42-title sequence 01.01.07-Congress moves toward the ELECTION RECESS still in conflict over the BUDGET, with only one APPROPRIATIONS BILL having been approved. REAGAN traveled to CAPITOL HILL to push for a vote on BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT. 01.01.50-Shot of REAGAN'S MOTORCADE approaching Capitol. Shot of REAGAN speaking, says the Senate has passed the bill, says Congress has to vote. Gets applause. Shot of Rep. LEON PANETTA (D-CA) in debate, says that the REAGAN economic program has the LARGEST DEFICIT IN HISTORY, even a BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT wouldn't force REAGAN administration to present a balanced budget for next year. Rep. LARRY CRAIG (R-OH) in debate, says House should vote before the election so voters know where each congressman stands. 01.02.57-ROBERTS-HOUSE REPUBLICANS surprised DEMOCRATS by calling for a pre-election vote. HOUSE also debated a plan by REAGAN to SANCTION companies selling equipment to the SOVIET OIL PIPELINE. 01.03.34-Rep. ROBERT MICHEL in well of House, says he's against the measure because it will hurt industry in his district. ROBERTS v.o.-this left TIP O'NEILL to take REAGAN'S side on SANCTIONS. O'NEILL speaking in debate, says that GEORGE SHULTZ told him that there were pending negotiations on the PIPELINE, and didn't want a vote just yet. JACK KEMP in debate, cheerleading for REAGAN, says that it is a FOREIGN POLICY ISSUE. Rep. ROBERT WALKER in debate, cites "respected" journalist William Safire, says that the SOVIETS are using SLAVE LABOR to build the pipeline, there is a "moral obligation" to resist. ROBERTS v.o.-in an election year, no one wants to vote for "slave labor". 01.06.08-Rep. BILL BROOMFIELD (R-MI) argues for sanctions now that can be lifted if REAGAN can "certify" that there is no "slave labor" on the pipeline. 01.06.45-DUKE/ROBERTS-of course REAGAN could never possibly prove that there was no slave labor, but at least BOB MICHEL can go back to Peoria and say that he tried to protect jobs in the district. Discussion of the pre-election attention to the BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT. REPUBLICANS want to vote on the amendment because UNEMPLOYMENT figures to be released next week are estimated at over 10%. ROBERTS intro report on the effort to reform the CLEAN AIR ACT, a task that is tougher than REAGAN'S DEREGULATORY HORDES expected.
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01.14.00-ROBERTS-says DINGELL is not done for good on the issue. Intro previously aired profile on DINGELL. 01.14.18-START OF CONTENT PREVIOUSLY AIRED. ***SEE WPA MASTER 11151*** 01.21.24-DUKE-says DINGELL might be sympathetic with the NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE players on strike. Intro commentary. Commentary by Charles McDowell, wondering what would happen if Congress intervened in the FOOTBALL STRIKE. Argues that FOOTBALL is a convenient distraction from the problems of the country, so Congress should work to get football back on track asap. 01.23.17-DUKE-Notes passing of ALLEN COX, the chief muralist of the Capitol building, recently completed murals on the walls of the house. Clip from 9/21/1982, Sen. HOWARD BAKER lauding COX for his work, pan to COX. Shots of COX at a "birthday party" with NANCY REAGAN and BARBARA BUSH. COX says the Capitol is his favorite place. DETAIL of the frieze around the GREAT ROTUNDA of Capitol. DUKE v.o.-COX'S career as Capitol artist began with hiring to finish the frieze. Shot of COX on scaffolding painting MURALS on CEILINGS of HOUSE side of Capitol, v.o. discussion of the process of COX painting the ceilings, pan along long section of ceiling. 01.27.06-DUKE-notes that COX was often considered "the only one in the Capitol who knew what he was doing". Signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.28.48--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 10/07/1982 IN 01.00.00- ****SAME PROGRAM AS WPA MASTER 11108 01.28.47-OUT
Lawmakers - October 14, 1982
Lawmakers - October 14, 1982
Lawmakers - October 14, 1982
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01.08.33-CLARK speaking in small BLACK CHURCH, says he needs their prayers, organizing work, influence, and votes to win. ROBERTS v.o.-even if every registered BLACK VOTER votes for him, CLARK needs some WHITES to join his side. Shot of CLARK speaking to small outdoor crowd, attacks REPUBLICAN policies under REAGAN, says it's causing hard times. Shots of cars on small main streets in Mississippi. Shot of an old white woman, asked about the importance of RACE, downplays it. A middle-aged blue-collar white man says RACE is a sensitive subject for MISSISSIPPIANS, but he thinks RACE will be a factor. Another white man says that many whites are reluctant to speak on TV about RACE because they want to hide their prejudices. 01.10.17-CLARK at campaign meal, shots showing BLACK and WHITE DEMOCRATS sitting together at tables, ROBERTS v.o.-DEMOCRATIC PARTY in Miss. More unified than it has been-urban, labor, farm, and black constituencies in a fairly solid coalition. Shot of CLARK speaking, says he's optimistic about MISSISSIPPI'S future, talks about unity between races and rich and poor. ROBERTS-it remains to be seen if WHITE VOTERS will vote for a BLACK DEMOCRAT. 01.11.39-DUKE-says that HISPANIC voters are becoming a larger voting bloc, play a role in a newly drawn district near LOS ANGELES. 01.12.05-Driveby of WAREHOUSE area near L.A.. Shots of small bungalow houses on L.A. street. Shots of HISPANIC teens and families on streets. DUKE v.o.-REAGAN won the area in 1980, but DEMOCRATS are the majority. Shots of people going into Campaign H.Q. of MATTHEW MARTINEZ (Democrat). Shot of MARTINEZ. DUKE v.o.-MARTINEZ only second HISPANIC to go to Congress from California, but trying to downplay ancestry in campaign. MARTINEZ says he resents being called "HISPANIC CANDIDATE", he represents all people in district, notes large numbers of ASIAN and ARMENIAN voters in the district. DUKE v.o.-HISPANICS do make up 53% of the population in district. Hispanic campaign manager says that MARTINEZ can count on overwhelming support from HISPANIC communities. 01.13.58-Middle-Aged Latina woman with heavy Spanish accent says that all Spanish-speakers should vote for someone who understands them. Younger Hispanic woman says it's important to vote for someone who understands Latino culture. DUKE v.o.-many HISPANICS are not REGISTERED VOTERS. Shot of Leo Estrada, demographer in office, says that POPULATION doesn't equate to power since voter registration is low, 70% of LATINOS in area are ineligible to vote. Shot of REPUBLICAN candidate in new district, seven-term CONSERVATIVE JOHN ROUSSELOT debating in House. 01.15.33-Driveby of AFFLUENT AREA OF L.A., large houses with luxury cars in driveways. Driveby of small bungalows with chainlink fences and old cars parked on street. DUKE v.o.-contrasts two parts of the district, says ROUSSELOT adapted by joining CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS, hired LATINO CAMPAIGN MANAGER, and his wife is taking SPANISH LESSONS. Shot of campaign meeting, Campaign Manager Sal Montenegro tells ROUSSELOT that he considers him the best candidate for the Hispanic community. Shot of ROUSSELOT in office, touts his record of providing services to Hispanic constituents, work with VISAS and IMMIGRATION, he tries to serve the whole district.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 10/28/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits 01.00.23-In to shots of a COUNTRY BAND playing at a campaign event, couples dancing, v.o.-these are "YELLOW DOG DEMOCRATS", voters who'd go for a yellow dog if he were a DEMOCRAT, but might not vote for a black candidate. 01.00.43-Title Sequence 01.01.07-PAUL DUKE-as election approaches, question is are VOTERS angry or apathetic-anger could make it a big year for DEMOCRATS. Much in doubt still, turnout, local issues, and REAGANOMICS. On program, a look at two elections where MINORITY VOTE will be very important. LINDA WERTHEIMER-2nd MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT has been redrawn, may elect a black candidate, which would be the first time a black man has gone to Washington from the state in 100 years. WHITES in MISSISSIPPI DELTA are the minority, but a slim majority of REGISTERED VOTERS [great enforcement of that VOTING RIGHTS ACT, Ronnie]. 01.02.32-COKIE ROBERTS, standing on a DIRT FARM in Mississippi, with old tractor and dilapidated shed in background. The issue is whether whites in DELTA district will vote for a BLACK DEMOCRAT or a WHITE REPUBLICAN. Shot of WEBB FRANKLIN, REPUBLICAN candidate, says that the issue is "LIBERAL" versus "CONSERVATIVE". Shot of ROBERT CLARK, BLACK DEMOCRATIC candidate says he's going to stick to his issues in the campaign (implies he won't go to the right to get WHITE VOTE). Shot of black woman exiting and white man entering a town hall. Shot of broad expanse of COTTON FIELD, C/U of cotton bolls. Driveby of large white houses with verandas. Shot of old African-American women on front porch of small house. Driveby of close-set SHOTGUN SHACKS, shots of group of young black children playing in yard behind house with linoleum siding under watch of adult man. Shot of small CAMPAIGN SIGN for ROBERT CLARK on wall of a rundown house. 01.04.00-ROBERTS standing with MISSISSIPPI STATE HOUSE in background. Discussion of State Legislature effort to draw districts to divide BLACK VOTE, helping DEMOCRATS and outraging both BLACKS and REPUBLICANS. FEDERAL COURTS intervened, resulting in a slim BLACK MAJORITY in the district. Shot of Ed Cole, black party official for DEMOCRATS, discusses continuing problems for black voters-bosses won't allow them to take time from work to vote, low literacy, likely some INTIMIDATION inherent in the location of the polling places, the slim BLACK MAJORITY in district might not be enough. Shot of a WHITE REPUBLICAN OFFICIAL, says the district is as good as it could be, says the DEMOCRATS are historically responsible for spreading out the black vote. Shot of WEBB FRANKLIN campaigning with a bunch of GOOD OL' BOYS in John Deere caps. Shots of people at campaign fish-fry loading up on CATFISH. Shots of COUNTRY BAND playing bass, guitar, lap steel, couples dancing, FRANKLIN dancing, ROBERTS v.o.-these are "YELLOW DOG" DEMOCRATS, who'd vote for a yellow dog (but maybe not a BLACK DEMOCRAT). Shot of FRANKLIN speaking, says CLARK is nominated by a "special interest group" [I didn't know that Black people counted as a "special interest group". Does that make the Klan a "special interest"?]. 01.06.25-Black DEMOCRATIC OFFICIAL, says that FRANKLIN can't ask poor white voters to vote for him on the basis of REAGANOMICS, so he has to make thinly veiled appeals to RACISTS. Clip of FRANKLIN CAMPAIGN AD, slogan "He's One of Us". C/S FRANKLIN, denies that the slogan refers to RACE, says he's a MISSISSIPPIAN and a CONSERVATIVE, blames the press for misinterpreting it, he chose the slogan before ROBERT CLARK even decided to run. C/S older Black woman singing in CHURCH, pullback shows congregation in small BLACK CHURCH. Shot of Black MINISTER urging the congregation to vote, says that there will be a Black Congressman from the state for the first time since Reconstruction, praises CLARK, gets lots of approving shouts from congregation. Introduces CLARK, CLARK takes pulpit to speak, congregation cheers. ROBERTS v.o.-CLARK a longtime symbol of fight for representation since integrating the MISSISSIPPI STATE LEGISLATURE in the late 1960's. Shots of congregation. 01.08.33
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01.17.18-MARTINEZ in campaign office, says ROUSSELOT'S CONSERVATIVE AGENDA is bad, he has more experience with URBAN ISSUES than ROUSSELOT. Shot of ROUSSELOT, says his votes have created JOBS in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, especially DEFENSE SPENDING. Shot of DEFENSE BUDGET BALANCE SHEET. ROUSSELOT in office, says that his major contributors are still "little guys". Shot of ROUSSELOT campaign manager, denies that the SPENDING is out of hand. Shot of WALTER MONDALE speaking for MARTINEZ at a campaign rally, DUKE v.o.-DEMOCRATS want to jump at the chance to get the CONSERVATIVE ROUSSELOT out of Congress. MONDALE says that voting for MARTINEZ will "send a message", is a great candidate, says the people are lucky not only to get to vote for MARTINEZ, but to get to vote AGAINST JOHN ROUSSELOT. 01.19.55-UCLA Demographer Estrada in office, says that the support by prominent DEMOCRATS could put MARTINEZ over the top. CLIP of MARTINEZ/ROUSSELOT DEBATE. MARTINEZ days that he resents being labeled as "Hispanic", asks ROUSSELOT "what's your nationality". ROUSSELOT dodges, then says he understand that both candidates are "Americans". Shots of PARADE, MARTINEZ and ROUSSELOT both riding in convertibles, Hispanic Beauty Queens on float, shot of ROUSSELOT'S Cadillac passing in front of store with MARTINEZ signs plastered all over second-floor window. 01.21.52-DUKE/WERTHEIMER-discussion of minority voting blocs in election, REPUBLICANS could be hurt by large MINORITY turnouts, especially in SOUTH. REPUBLICANS courting HISPANICS on the basis of CATHOLICISM and traditional FAMILY VALUES. Major issue is JOBS and the ECONOMY, and DEMOCRATS are in the driver's seat. REPUBLICANS can argue that the DEMOCRATS don't have new ideas and REAGAN is campaigning hard for REPUBLICANS. Intro commentary. 01.23.56-Commentary by Otis Pike. Lists some strange sights/sounds of the Congressional session, notes that most Congressmen have been keeping one eye on the voters, urges voters to keep an eye on their Congressmen. A civics lesson, basically. 01.26.05-DUKE-signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.27.48-OUT
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00.14.56-DUKE-DURENBERGER won re-election, as did HATCH. LINDA WERTHEIMER discusses the role of FINANCING, significant in the HOUSE and a big advantage to INCUMBENTS. The SENATE was determined by money, with big spenders getting over the top in narrow races. Moderate Republican Congresswoman MILLICENT FENWICK was defeated in New Jersey Senate race after being outspent 2-1. 00.17.10-DUKE intro discussion of MINORITY ISSUES in the election. Shots of BLACK CHURCH CONGREGATION in MISSISSIPPI, c/s a woman singing. DUKE v.o.-the black majority in the DELTA area gave ROBERT CLARK a chance to be the state's first black congressman since Reconstruction. Shot of CLARK speaking to the congregation, asking for votes, organizational help, and influence to win. Shot of gathering of WHITES in a small General store, listening to speech by WEBB FRANKLIN, REPUBLICAN. Shots of FRANKILN speaking to white crowd in Auto repair garage. Clip of FRANKLIN AD, slogan "HE'S ONE OF US". DUKE v.o.-some argued that FRANKLIN appealed to RACISM in the campaign. Shot of FRANKLIN denying that the slogan was racist. 00.18.43-Shots of HISPANICS, shot of strip-mall belt in SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, Southern California. Shot of REPUBLICAN candidate JOHN ROUSSELOT in campaign office. Shot of DEMOCRAT candidate MARTY MARTINEZ. Driveby of Warehouses. Shot of small bungalows, Latino teenagers on street. Older LATINO woman interviewed says Latinos should vote for MARTINEZ. ROUSSELOT in office, defending his record of service to his HISPANIC constituents. Shot of MARTINEZ, indignant to be pigeonholed as "HISPANIC CANDIDATE".
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00.19.47-DUKE-MARTINEZ won in California, but the solid Black vote wasn't enough to put CLARK over the top in Mississippi. Discussion with COKIE ROBERTS of the factor of RACISM in Mississippi election-a DEMOCRATIC district in bad economic shape should have voted for CLARK but didn't. Generally, minority groups increased their representation, four new BLACK CONGRESSMEN, two winning mixed districts. HISPANIC candidates won three new seats, but only four new women were elected to HOUSE, all women running for the SENATE defeated, but WOMEN VOTERS influenced the election. 00.22.25-DUKE-overview of PARTISAN breakdown in HOUSE and SENATE, DEMOCRATS with 100 seat majority in House. Discussion of "the message" of the elections: WOMEN are tired of REAGANOMICS and UNEMPLOYMENT as WOMEN are often "last hired, first fired" and hurt most by cuts in SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS. Older WOMEN concerned about SOCIAL SECURITY, voted DEMOCRATIC. MODERATE REPUBLICANS had trouble in House, especially in Northeast, hurt by voting too much with REAGAN. MODERATES less likely to go along with REAGAN now. In NORTH CAROLINA, REAGAN campaigned hard against MODERATE SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS, but all three won and two REAGANITES were defeated. SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS less likely to feel bound to REAGAN. LIBERALS also did well. 00.26.16-Discussion of the impact on REAGAN'S coalition in Congress. LIBERALISM not dead, but REAGAN'S coalition more likely to find a MODERATE core. Likely that HOWARD BAKER and ROBERT MICHEL, the REPUBLICAN PARTY leaders will lean on REAGAN to moderate his positions to help the party. Discussion of issues coming before Congress. Economically, likely that Congress will restore some SOCIAL PROGRAMS and protect SOCIAL SECURITY. TAX CUTS might be rescinded, and DEFENSE SPENDING will likely be cut back. On "Social Issues", Social Conservatives took a beating in elections, but REAGAN might revive ABORTION and SCHOOL PRAYER debates to appease CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS if he is pushed to center on ECONOMY. REAGAN likely to exercise vetoes in next two years. 00.31.29-DUKE signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID. 00.33.43--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 11/10/1982 IN 00.05.37-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 00.06.01-PAUL DUKE-intro report on SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HOWARD BAKER. ****SAME PROGRAM ON WPA MASTER 11168**** 00.33.22--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 11/23/1982 IN 00.05.39-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 00.06.04-Shot of ORRIN HATCH in office, saying he doesn't back down from TED KENNEDY. Shot of BOB PACKWOOD in a boat on a lake in Oregon, says that the Oregon voters who elect him are being pushed out of the REPUBLICAN mainstream. 00.06.17-Title Sequence 00.06.41-PAUL DUKE-over THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, REPUBLICANS 'thankful' to be keeping control of Senate. ORRIN HATCH and BOB PACKWOOD will retain seats. COKIE ROBERTS intro report on ORRIN HATCH, a forerunner of the CONSERVATIVE movement in party. 00.07.43-Beginning of Report on HATCH. ****FOR CONTENT SEE WPA MASTER 11140****
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00.16.47-ROBERTS/DUKE discussion of HATCH'S reelection, role of BUSINESS PAC money in the campaign. HATCH'S efforts to pass a weakened extension of VOTING RIGHTS ACT and to advocate a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT banning ABORTION failed. DUKE intro profile on Sen. BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR). 00.18.37-Start of Report on PACKWOOD. ****FOR CONTENT SEE WPA MASTER 11163**** 00.29.59-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion that PACKWOOD'S criticisms of the REPUBLICANS strategy of focusing on wealthy white men was borne out in the elections as REPUBLICANS did poorly with minorities, working people, and women. PACKWOOD still on the outs with WHITE HOUSE and many other REPUBLICANS. DUKE signs off. 00.31.51-closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 00.33.24--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/02/1982 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 01.00.24-in to c/s TRENT LOTT (R-MS) in debate in House, says Congress must act on some legislation 01.00.34-Title Sequence 01.01.00-COKIE ROBERTS-On program, report on the "lame duck" session of Congress at the end of 1982. REAGAN might be sorry he called for the session, since HOUSE DEMOCRATS are energized by the ELECTION RETURNS. LINDA WERTHEIMER-Congress now convinced that JOBS and EMPLOYMENT are key issues, working to increase EMPLOYMENT, DEMOCRATS propose a $5 BILLION PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM. 01.02.16-Rep. JIM WRIGHT (D-TX) in debate in House, says the Elections prove that the people expect Congress to take action, should work to promote EMPLOYMENT. C/S Rep. BILL ALEXANDER (D-Ark.), says the elections were the people "saying no to REAGANOMICS". Still of Conference of REPUBLICANS and REAGAN. V.o.-REPUBLICANS addressed their concerns to REAGAN, that REAGANOMICS is hurting the party with the voters. REAGAN has proposed a HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION program financed by 5 cent/gallon GASOLINE TAX. Shot of numbered wheels turning on old style GAS PUMP. Shots of HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, highway workers. V.o.-Administration says the HIGHWAY PROGRAM will help recovery by providing some direct jobs and stimulating the economy. 01.03.51-C/S TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY DREW LEWIS testifying to Congressional Committee, says the program will fix the interstate system. Shots of SENATORS on panel. C/S Sen. JOHN HEINZ (R-PA), says the program is not just about fixing HIGHWAYS, but also for JOBS. Says program is good because it does two things. C/S Sen. BOB PACKWOOD (D-OR), says he doesn't care what the bill is called, he thinks it's good. A DEMOCRAT SENATOR asks the Secretary how many WOMEN will get JOBS through the program. The SECRETARY says it's not a JOBS bill, but jobs that result will be mostly in CONSTRUCTION and consequently favor MEN. Sen. BILL BRADLEY asks if it's the Administration's position that INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR is a primary goal and JOBS only an incidental benefit. Secretary agrees. Concedes that the Administration doesn't expect it to alleviate much unemployment [a perfect time to institute a highly regressive new tax!]. 01.06.48-WERTHEIMER-DEMOCRATS expected to support the bill, but have problems with the REGRESSIVE TAX on GASOLINE that hurts POOR DRIVERS disproportionately. TRUCKING INDUSTRY objects to tax, and STATES concerned that they may pay more in GAS TAX than they get back in REPAIRS. ROBERTS/WERTHIEMER discussion of the DEMOCRATS JOBS BILL, REPUBLICANS surprisingly receptive to the ideas. ROBERTS-LAME DUCK CONGRESSES often the dying ground for controversial bills. This year, such a bill concerns NUCLEAR WASTE. ENVIRONMENTALISTS who won support in the election lobbying to delay consideration of NUCLEAR WASTE BILL until 1983. 01.08.18
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01.16.11-Sen. PAUL TSONGAS (D-MA) giving press conference, says that any DEMOCRAT who wants to be president in 1984 will probably work hard to get TED KENNEDY'S support. Exterior of Capitol on foggy day. C/S JOHN GLENN giving press conference, says that it's too early to tell what the effects of KENNEDY'S decision will be. C/S Sen. ALAN CRANSTON (D-CA), says that he's heard many of KENNEDY'S supporters say they will support him if KENNEDY won't run. C/S Sen. ERNEST HOLLINGS (D-SC) giving press conference. C/S Sen. GARY HART (D-CO). C/S Rep. MORRIS UDALL (D-AZ). C/S WALTER MONDALE taking podium to speak for a DEMOCRATIC candidate. 01.18.11-ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER-discussion of the stampede of Congressmen and Senators into the race. Relief by DEMOCRATS that they won't be hit over the head with TED KENNEDY'S alleged moral failings during the campaign and charges of "old liberalism". KENNEDY'S decision on "family obligation" might help his image later on. ROBERTS intro report on ORIENTATION WEEK for new Congressmen. 01.19.45-C/S MARCY KAPTUR at podium, C/S KAPTUR button on a suit lapel, Shots KAPTUR with voters at a campaign meeting. KAPTUR in office, discussing her election experiences, decision to run for office herself. V.o-the bad economy and the REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT'S support of REAGANOMICS were a prime opportunity. KAPTUR says her opponent held on to the end that REAGANOMICS was working and voters didn't buy it. Lists industries with high UNEMPLOYMENT in Toledo area. Shots of KAPTUR victory party. 01.21.53-Shot through window of Airport Terminal, JETLINER taxiing toward gate. M/S Rep. KAPTUR walking out of gate. Shot of KAPTUR and other Rookie Congressmen in a conference. V.o.-discussion of the business of Orientation week-hiring staff, securing office space, and getting committee assignments. KAPTUR in office, discusses her requests for committee assignment, says her background led toward the BANKING COMMITTEE, it's a way to work for JOBS as the voters wanted. Says she will stay in Congress as long as she can be effective. 01.23.35-WERTHEIMER-intro commentary. Commentary by Otis Pike, on "Lame Duck" Congresses. Notes that REAGAN left town on a South America trip, where he'll probably get friendlier reception than from HOUSE DEMOCRATS. 01.25.49-ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER sign off Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/Sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.27.48-OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/09/1982 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 01.00.23-C/S of Congressman arguing against the MX MISSILE 01.00.39-title sequence 01.01.04-PAUL DUKE-on program-overview of the session of Congress-House votes against FUNDING THE MX MISSILE. LINDA WERTHEIMER-the election results sending the message to CONGRESS that JOBS must be top priority. REAGAN agrees to support HIGHWAY REPAIR PROGRAM through 5 cent GASOLINE TAX. DEMOCRATS like the JOBS aspect, REPUBLICANS excited about the INFRASTRUCTURE aspect. 01.02.14-C/S Rep. BUD SHUSTER (R-PA) wearing NECK BRACE after CAR ACCIDENT, says the bill will save lives by making HIGHWAYS SAFER. Rep. JAMES HOWARD (D-NJ) says he supports the potential for 350,000 JOBS in the bill. Rep. LEON PANETTA (D-CA) says he supports the bill for JOBS reasons. V.o.-regardless of reasons, supporters of the bill eager to see that their states get some of the pork. C/S Rep. MARY ROSE OAKAR (D-OH) debating, seeks confirmation that an Ohio bridge is still on the priority list. C/S Rep. BO GINN (D-GA) asks that the Savannah River Bridge be considered, Rep. JACK BRINKLEY (D-GA) asks for another Georgia bridge to be considered. Rep. CALDWELL BUTLER (R-VA) asks assurance that his local bridge will be repaired. 01.04.03-C/S Rep. DOUG APPLEGATE (D-OH) introducing amendment to require AMERICAN MADE MATERIALS to be used in the repair projects. Rep. JAMES OBERSTAR (D-MN) says that a BRIDGE PROJECT in Minnesota will be buying $7 million of Japanese Steel, wants Lake Superior iron ore to be bought for all new projects. C/S Rep. BARBARA MIKULSKI (D-MD), says UNEMPLOYED STEEL WORKERS are getting screwed, the amendment should pass. C/S Rep. BILL FRENZEL (R-MN) says the "Buy American" amendment is going too far. Rep. OBERSTAR (D-MN) responding that Americans need jobs in STEEL INDUSTRY. V.O.-Amendment passed. 01.07.08-Rep. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) arguing that the GAS TAXES haven't increased since 1959, the increase is reasonable. Rep. BARBER CONABLE (R-NY) arguing that the GAS TAX is basically a WORK TAX since most driving is to and from work. V.O.-in spite of concerns, majority in favor of the bill. C/S Rep. KEN HOLLAND (D-SC) reading letter from constituent opposed to new tax, "the only pleasures a poor man has left are to smoke a cigarette, drink a beer, and ride in his pickup truck...I'm afraid to say I like women, you all might find a way to tax that too". 01.08.35-WERTHEIMER-the House passed the GAS TAX by 120 vote margin. Discussion of Bill's prospects in Senate. Filibuster threatened by conservatives, but pressure will probably result in passing the bill-jobs and highway repairs going to every state are tempting to Senators too. ROBERTS intro report on DEFENSE SPENDING DEBATE, climate also changed by the ELECTION RETURNS, House moving away from DEFENSE.
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01.10.06-Rep. SIDNEY YATES (D-IL) in debate in House, says MX MISSILE is a symbol of EXCESS and REAGAN'S ideas on DEFENSE. L/S MX MISSILE in silo with technicians inspecting it. Clip of DEFENSE DEPARTMENT tape with scheme for housing MISSILES on mobile platforms on RAILROAD TRACKS. Rep. MARTY RUSSO (D-IL) in debate, says the Ford Administration plan to put MX MISSILE in underground railroad tunnels was idiotic and would make the missiles MORE VULNERABLE to attack [so we're contemplating being bombed by the USSR and all we can think about is what will happen to the MISSILES???]. V.O.-the latest proposal is to put the missiles close together so that incoming SOVIET MISSILES will collide and destroy each other-a.k.a. "fratricide". C/S Rep. EDWARD MARKEY (D-MA) in debate, calls this idea absurd. Rep. JIM LEACH (R-Iowa) against plan, calls it pork for "the cement industry". 01.11.37-Rep. JOSEPH ADDABBO (D-NY) says that there isn't enough DEFENSE FUNDING to go around to justify letting the AIR FORCE buy a MISSILE that they can't even house. V.O.-REAGAN insists on the MX MISSILE as a "bargaining chip" in ARMS NEGOTIATIONS [Convince the Soviets to stop building missiles by building more ourselves? It's so absurd!]. Rep. SAM STRATTON (D-NY) says he doesn't understand the terms used in the Pentagon's proposal. Rep. JACK KEMP (R-NY) arguing that "deterrence" will be improved by the MX MISSILE (maybe he means making the country so bankrupt that the USSR would be "deterred" from wanting to conquer it?). Rep. THOMAS HARTNETT (D-SC) alludes to the PATRIOTISM of PATRICK HENRY, says the MX OPPONENTS would give people "government checks" and "no freedom".-V.o.-With a nearly $200 BILLION DEFICIT, many decided DEFENSE was overdue to take the AX. Rep. MARTY RUSSO (D-IL) says that anyone who votes to FUND MX MISSILE should see him for a tip on "a good deal on the Brooklyn Bridge".
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01.13.50-ROBERTS-House rejected MX MISSILE funding for CONSTRUCTION, but approved funds for RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, and the next day passed LARGEST PEACETIME DEFENSE APPROPRIATION IN HISTORY. LARGEST PEACETIME DEFENSE APPROPRIATION IN HISTORY. CASPAR WEINBERGER went to SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE to lobby for the MX MISSILE. 01.14.22-C/S Sen. JOHN TOWER (R-TX) in committee hearing, says the House's decision makes the Senate's business urgent. Sen. JOHN WARNER (R-VA), says he's talked to Congressmen, and blames the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE for keeping much MX MISSILE information secret, House might have voted differently with more information. M/S WEINBERGER listening while Senators chew him out. Sen. HENRY JACKSON (D-WA) says that the DEFENSE DEPARTMENT'S failure to get their act together on a plan to base the missile makes the whole plan look ridiculous. C/S of CHAIR OF JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF JOHN VESSEY, says that three of four JOINT CHIEFS were against the new proposal to base the MX. Sen. SAM NUNN asks why Congress should vote for the MX MISSILE if the JOINT CHIEFS don't even like the plan. 01.17.21-WEINBERGER tries to give a slick answer that "civilian control" gives D.O.D. power to contradict the Joint Chiefs. NUNN'S voice says that's not the issue, the issue is why DEFENSE DEPARTMENT would push for a bad plan. WEINBERGER tries to weasel out an answer, says that it's urgent to remedy the "imbalance" with the USSR asap. M/S DAN QUAYLE (R-Ind.) on committee. Sen. ROGER JEPSEN (R-Iowa) on committee, says his constituents are skeptical of the MX MISSILE. QUAYLE says the public thinks the PENTAGON BUDGET is out of control, and it's not only peaceniks who think so. He favors DEFENSE, asks WEINBERGER to stop presenting plans that look ridiculous and draw criticism. 01.19.47-DUKE/ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER-discussion of MX MISSILE issue and DEFENSE SPENDING in general. 1983 REAGAN ADMINISTRATION will have even more trouble with DEFENSE. However, despite MX defeat, REAGAN won funding for a host of other weapons programs-missiles, bombers, submarines. DEFENSE SPENDING likely to keep increasing, debate will be by how much. Intro commentary. 01.21.45-Commentary by Charles McDowell-what do people want from government? People are wary of ideology, tired of partisanship. Cooperation is needed, and if not for altruistic reasons, for the pragmatic one that "the people are suckers" for it. 01.23.35-DUKE-signs off Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.25.47-OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/16/1982 IN 20.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 20.00.24-C/S Rep. SILVIO CONTE (R-MA) in debate in House, railing about the high PORK content of a bill 20.00.38-title sequence. 20.01.02-DUKE-Congress seeking to settle its business and end the "lame duck" session, resulting in some crazy tactics and debates. COKIE ROBERTS-Congress has to vote a CONTINUING RESOLUTION to fund the appropriations until each one can be voted. DEMOCRATS included a $5.4 BILLION PUBLIC WORKS JOB PROGRAM, REAGAN said it was unacceptable. 20.02.18-CONTE quoting REAGAN'S remarks about JOBS BILL, which he says he won't sign. CONTE says CONGRESS better drop the bill if it wants to get home for the holidays. Rep. JIM WRIGHT (D-TX) responds condemns REAGAN for making threats when Congress wants to make JOBS. ROBERTS v.o.-DEMOCRATS pleased to have REAGAN threatening a veto of the jobs, shelter, food program in the week before Christmas. Rep. LARRY COUGHLIN (R-PA) arguing that there is plenty of PORK left to cut from the budget. Rep. CONTE in debate with large map on easel showing a DAM PROJECT, CONTE rails about all the PORK in the project. 20.04.12--ROBERTS v.o.-CONGRESS was tentative in debating giving itself a PAY RAISE. Rep. TOM COLEMAN (R-MO) arguing that the LOS ANGELES COMMISSIONER OF SANITATION makes more than a Congressman. Rep. DAVID OBEY (D-WI) says it's only right that Congress get a raise. Rep. SAM HALL (D-TX) says the proposed raise is too high to justify to out-of-work constituents. Rep. ABE KAZEN (D-TX) agrees. ROBERTS v.o.-LAME DUCK CONGRESSMEN came out for the PAY RAISE since they didn't have to court voters. Rep. RICHARD BOLLING (D-MO) asks for Courage. Rep. JOHN ROUSSELOT (R-CA) says that Congressmen should ask their wives whether a raise is in order-the answer will be "yes". Retiring Rep. PAUL McCLOSKEY (R-CA) says that if anybody who votes for the PAY RAISE has trouble in the next election, he'll come to the district and campaign for that member. M/S TIP O'NEILL banging gavel. 20.06.51-CONTE arguing again for removing the JOBS BILL from the APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE. Says the bill is just PORK and guaranteed to be vetoed. Rep. JAMIE WHITTEN (D-MS) says that Congress has to stand up to REAGAN and not let a second Depression take place. 20.07.55-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion of the progress of CONTINUING RESOLUTION in Senate with JOBS BILL. REAGAN likely to veto anything with a JOBS BILL, SENATE voting for MX MISSILE money to try to appease REAGAN. Lots of POSTURING and GRANDSTANDING in this lame duck session. DUKE intro report on LOBBYING by AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION and AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION to curb power of FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.
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20.09.26-FTC commissioner Michael PERTSCHUK, says that CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS by the AMA were instrumental. Exterior of FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. DUKE v.o.-House voted to strip FTC of power to regulate or investigate certain medical practices. The FTC is actually united in opposition to REAGAN'S initiative. C/S REAGAN appointee JIM MILLER, says that FRAUD would increase in medicine as well as cost. PERTSCHUK says DOCTORS can't be allowed to engage in PRICE-FIXING. Shot of DOCTOR on sidewalk in a city. C/S Dr. Dennis O'Leary, Pres. Of D.C. Medical Society, says that medicine is already covered under ANTITRUST laws, and doesn't wish to be exempted, but only to be exempt from FTC investigation. EXTERIOR of AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS. 20.11.41-PERTSCHUK says all Congressmen are vulnerable to influence of their family doctors, especially if the AMA distorts the facts. C/S JAY ANGOFF of "CONGRESS WATCH", says that Congressmen voted on the issue strictly on the basis of AMA CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. Shot of spreadsheet of AMA CONTRIBUTIONS to Congressmen. Dr. O'LEARY says that PAC'S are legitimate in political process. C/S Rep. TOM LUKEN (D-OH) trumpeting the AMA line about the evil regulators at the FTC. Rep. JAMES BROYHILL (R-NC) says it's dangerous to start exempting groups from FTC regulation, slippery slope etc. Rep. RALPH HALL (D-TX) argues against the FTC. DUKE v.o.-House voted to curb FTC investigations into MEDICAL PROFESSIONS by 245-155 vote. 20.14.39-ANGOFF says "money talked" on the vote. Dr. O'LEARY says that's loony, says that the Congressmen who supported the AMA'S position did so because they thought it was right.