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20.15.28-DUKE-publicity has led the Senate to seek a compromise, wherein the FTC can continue to investigate MEDICAL PROFESSIONS, but AMA still vows to fight for total exemption from FTC OVERSIGHT. ROBERTS-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY having problems with CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT too. LINDA WERTHEIMER-The director of EPA is regarded in CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS by two different subcommittees for refusing to surrender files on the EPA'S efforts to enforce TOXIC WASTE CLEANUP by companies. REAGAN ordered EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE claim. 20.17.04-ANNE GORSUCH, EPA administrator in committee hearing. Asserts "executive privilege" claim, says Congress is overstepping its bounds. WERTHEIMER v.o.-Congress is not convinced that the EPA is actively enforcing laws on TOXIC WASTE, prosecutions for TOXIC WASTE infractions are dramatically down under GORSUCH'S administration of EPA. Rep. W.J. TAUZIN (D-LA) in committee hearing, tells GORSUCH that his constituents are worried about TOXIC WASTE and deserve to know what the EPA is doing about it. Rep. AL GORE says he can't accept the EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE claim. Points to a "sensitive" document that turns out to be an invitation for CORPORATIONS accused of TOXIC WASTE violations to attend a secret meeting. GORSUCH denies that the document was withheld, blah blah blah. 20.20.19-Rep. TAUZIN notes that the EPA uses "Kelly Girls" as office staff, allowing outsiders to see these "sensitive" documents but won't let Congress look. GORSUCH defends against the charge, asserts that the issue is REAGAN'S right to keep control of the EPA in the Executive Branch. WERTHEIMER v.o.-CONGRESS doesn't buy that explanation. Rep. BOB WHITAKER (R-KS) demands that EPA documents be given to Congress. Rep. RICHARD SHELBY (D-Ala.) says he's bothered by the EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE claim, Congress is responsible for overseeing the EPA and needs the information. 20.23.03-WERTHEIMER-GORSUCH was cited for CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS, but it's expected that an accommodation will be made. DUKE-notes that new SENATE OFFICE BUILDING is being called "Taj Mahal" of Capitol Hill, named for late Sen. PHIL HART. Commentary by Otis Pike on the new building. Note how far over budget the building went in construction--wood paneling, new gymnasium 16 foot ceilings, rooftop restaurant proposed until HOUSE imposed a ceiling on spending. After all the extravagances removed, no Senators want to work in the Hart building. Jokes that the "side doors for Senators to slip out when Taxpayers come in the front door" must have been cut out of the plans, too. 20.25.57-DUKE-signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.27.48--OUT
NASA Space Shuttle
On PREVIEW CASSETTE# 201643 Don't let the title mislead you. Though this has something to do with NASA it has virtually nothing to do with the space shuttle program. Instead it is about the Missile 12-A, part of the Atlas Weapons System program. Some shots withing include: low angle MSs of ground crew at work, air horns against blue sky, and traffic signals... LS of the Missile 12-A as the holding lattice is pulled away... liquid oxygen transfer: LS of tanker; MS of operator; CU of frozen pipe... LS inside control center as men smoke cigarettes and appear quietly busy... LS of blockhouse: CU man looking into a periscope-type device; MSs inside the blockhouse control center; CUs of mens eyes as they anticipate the launch; CUs of electronics gear and countdown clock... MSs of film camera crews on tarmac, including great MS of man in a swinveling crane armed with several cameras (film crews and cinematographers preparing to shoot the lauch)... LS of a giant radar dish... more CUs of the ground control team, of buttons, of equipment panels... LSs of the rocket taking off successfully.
Boy Playing in Sand
Boy Playing in Sand: Young blond Caucasian boy around kindergarten age playing in beach sand. He is wearing a light weight yellow jacket, blue jeans and canvas shoes. Low angle CU profile face of young boy, first his head is tilted down, than he looks up. MCU boy's hands mounding sand. MS boy on the beach shaping sand. CU face of young boy looking downward. MS boy on the beach shoveling sand into small bucket. MS/MCU boy mounding and shaping sand. TLS boy playing in sand, water and beach strollers seen in BG. MSs boy mounding sand. CUs boy's face. MS boy on the beach shoveling sand into small bucket. MS/MCU boy mounding and shaping sand.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/20/1982 IN 19.56.45-WETA credit/sponsor credits 19.57.09-Shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (R-IL, Minority Leader) at White House lunch with REAGAN and TIP O'NEILL, boom microphone visible over table, three men having a laugh-shot of MICHEL getting into car surrounded by reporters. 19.57.26-title sequence 19.57.49-DUKE -Congress has adjourned for holidays, and the 'LAME DUCK CONGRESS' didn't get much business taken care of. Almost no one got any satisfaction, and the government barely got funded for the interim period. Intro profile of MINORITY LEADER ROBERT MICHEL. 19.59.03-Start of profile on MICHEL ****PREVIOUSLY AIRED-SEE WPA MASTER 11143 for description of CONTENT of MICHEL profile**** 20.08.19-DUKE-MICHEL had a close call in the recent elections. DUKE with MICHEL for interview. Discussion of the ELECTION RETURNS, MICHEL said he thought about contingency plans, knew the mood, UNEMPLOYMENT was a big issue and DEMOCRATS beat REPUBLICANS over the head on SOCIAL SECURITY. MICHEL says his efforts for REAGANOMICS did hurt him in the election, says many were tempted to vote against MICHEL to send a message to REAGAN. 20.10.20-DUKE asks what's the message for REPUBLICANS from the ELECTION RETURNS. MICHEL says REPUBLICANS must be seen to take action on the economy, and poorer voters want to see the hurt spread around, and the TAX CUTS and BUDGET CUTS didn't deliver on the problems. If it doesn't start by spring consumption season, he thinks REAGAN will have to do something different. MICHEL not sure exactly what REAGAN is drawing from the results, but the REPUBLICAN Congressional leaders have been bolder in telling REAGAN their fears, Republican leaders are obligated to make sure REAGAN stays in touch with people's concerns. 20.12.54-MICHEL reflects on achievements of 97th Congress, says that big achievement was putting a check on SPENDING and getting a net tax reduction over two years. Disappointments, didn't reduce as much REGULATION as hoped, MONETARY REFORM was delayed by RECESSION, INTEREST RATES hurt the RECOVERY in his opinion, FED didn't align itself with the fiscal policies. DUKE asks about the RECESSION and RECOVERY. MICHEL says he's not sure Congress would have made the right choices without REAGAN'S initiatives.
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20.15.25-Discussion of "LAME DUCK CONGRESS". MICHEL says he was distressed at the very prospect, lame duck sessions never get anything done, jokes that he'd support an Amendment to bar them. Discussion of the Committee System-does it split up power in too many committees? MICHEL says it does, and if REPUBLICANS had a chance to write the rules, they'd limit the number of subcommittees and change rules to get more members in the floor for debate. Committee system results in not getting much done, but it doesn't look like there will be reforms. Says that TIP O'NEILL is going too far in amassing "autocratic power" in Congress by changing House rules. He'd like a crack at being a Majority party leader. 20.19.10-Ahead for the 98th Congress-MICHEL says Congress will be more LIBERAL, it will be harder to build COALITIONS for REAGAN'S policies-REPUBLICANS even have more moderates and fewer conservatives in House. Says DEMOCRATS are obligated, with their 103 seat margin, to come up with positive proposals of their own if they don't like REAGAN'S ideas. The governing coalition will shift away from the right. REPUBLICANS have their work cut out for them. MICHEL says that he has been invited to go to Salt Lake City to conduct the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, a longtime dream of his. 20.21.49-DUKE-wraps up/signs off Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.24.33--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 12/29/1982 IN 19.56.39-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 19.57.03-in to C/S Rep. JIM WRIGHT (D-TX, Majority Leader) in debate in House, bemoaning efforts by REAGAN to bully the Congress. 19.57.14-Title sequence 19.57.39-PAUL DUKE-end of the 97th Congress, marked by turmoil and controversy over ECONOMY. Summary of the partisan considerations and REAGAN'S leadership in the Congress, with dissent from REAGAN'S agenda in 1982. 19.58.31-COKIE ROBERTS-intro report on the BUDGET DEBATE in 97th Congress. 19.58.48-C/S Rep. RICHARD BOLLING (D-MO) calling REAGAN'S efforts to influence Congress "excessive". M/S JIM WRIGHT bemoaning REAGAN'S efforts to bully Congress. C/S Rep. JOHN ERLENDORN (R-IL) says he's glad that REAGAN is using the VETO to finally get the DEMOCRATS to stop their "tax and spend" ways. Shots of REAGAN at a podium in various settings, among crowd of supporters. Shots of a joint session of Budget Committees. Sen. CHARLES GRASSLEY (R-Iowa) says the Senators have to bite the bullet and make tough choices. Sen. PETE DOMENICI jokingly asks if GRASSLEY is going to vote for his budget. Sen. PAT MOYNIHAN, Sen. HOWARD METZENBAUM (D-OH), calls the REPUBLICAN BUDGET unfair. ROBERTS v.o.-the House proposed 7 different budgets, none of which passed. 20.01.01-Rep. JIM WRIGHT urging compromise. Rep. CHARLES SHUMER (D-NY) says everyone talks about cutting spending, but no one has the guts to make cuts. Rep. BARNEY FRANK excitedly arguing that Congress has to choose between helping little old ladies and building bombs. Rep. DAVID OBEY (D-WI) says all the budgets are lousy, but Congress has to pass a budget. ROBERTS v.o.-a Conservative budget won, but the DEFICIT was so high that REAGAN had to ask for a TAX INCREASE, which BOB DOLE steered through committee. Shots of DOLE and SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE in session. Shot of Rep. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI (D-IL) seated next to DOLE in joint committee hearing, ROSTY says he will be glad to let DOLE be in charge of the TAX INCREASE. DOLE jokingly votes "no" when the motion is voted to make him chairman. 20.02.46-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion of fiscal matters, REAGAN pledging never to raise taxes again, but asking for a GAS TAX increase to fund HIGHWAY REPAIR PROJECT. The DEFICIT is incredibly high, so TAXES might continue to go up as DEFENSE EXPENDITURES continue to bust the budget even as SOCIAL PROGRAMS are slashed. Discussion of the Budgetary process. 20.05.34-DUKE-The 97th Congress also had to negotiate a CONSERVATIVE SOCIAL AGENDA encompassing ABORTION, SCHOOL PRAYER, REAGAN'S efforts for SOCIAL ISSUES took back seat to getting REAGANOMICS passed, snub to the CONSERVATIVES in House and Senate. LINDA WERTHEIMER-says the CONSERVATIVE legislative strategies on these issues were flawed.
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20.06.27-C/S of a woman, says CONGRESS should not be dealing with ABORTION ISSUE at all. Shot of line of protesters, most women, carrying PRO-CHOICE signs and chanting on sidewalk. Shot of bearded ANTI-ABORTION MAN (PRO-LIFE) holding up large banner with grotesque picture of aborted fetus. L/S PRO-CHOICE protesters. WERTHEIMER v.o.-PRO-CHOICE side got off to a bad start in 1981 with Sen. JOHN EAST (R-NC) introduced a "human life" bill that declared the SUPREME COURT to be in error in ROE V. WADE. C/S Sen. EAST in Committee hearing, announces that ROE V. WADE would be erased by his attempt to define Conception as the beginning of life. WERTHEIMER-EAST damaged his cause by being high-handed and overconfident of victory. C/S ORRIN HATCH in committee. 20.07.28-Exterior of Capitol. WERTHEIMER v.o.-tactical squabbles (statute vs. Constitutional Amendment) divided Conservatives until 1982, JESSE HELMS finally took an anti-abortion bill to the floor. C/S HELMS in office, says life would be easier if there was no ABORTION ISSUE, but he can't compromise on his beliefs. C/S of page with HELMS proposed ANTI-ABORTION bill, v.o.-bill included SCHOOL PRAYER provisions also. M/S Sen. BOB PACKWOOD speaking to a crowd outdoors. C/S HELMS giving press conference. HELMS says the closeness of the vote is proof that the ANTI-ABORTION side is getting stronger. 20.08.30-WERTHEIMER-the NEW RIGHT also lost on VOTING RIGHTS ACT reforms. Shots of a House committee hearing with CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATES demanding extension of a tougher VOTING RIGHTS ACT. VERNON JORDAN (of Zippergate fame) testifying, says he doesn't trust SOUTHERN WHITES to be left alone to protect his rights. Rep. HENRY HYDE (R-IL) trying to justify the gutting of the VOTING RIGHTS ACT by saying that the Senate won't pass a tough law-"If you can't get dinner, you get a sandwich". Shot of HELMS with colleagues walking down Capitol steps. C/S EAST in office, says conservatives caved to pressure and realized they couldn't get away with gutting VOTING RIGHTS ACT [not East's words].
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20.09.57-DUKE/WERTHEIMER-discussion of NEW RIGHT'S failures to pass their CONSERVATIVE SOCIAL AGENDA-Compromises and Coalitions don't work well with NEW RIGHT policies, SCHOOL PRAYER and ANTI-ABORTION constituencies didn't totally overlap, strong lobbying against NEW RIGHT. 1982 elections a message that the NEW RIGHT SOCIAL AGENDA isn't going to play in bad economic times. NEW RIGHT not likely to be dominant, and JESSE HELMS can take the blame for being a poor legislative tactician. 20.12.50-REAGAN also determined to be a HARDLINER against COMMUNISM in FOREIGN POLICY. DEFENSE was increased, except for the MX MISSILE. REAGAN won a big battle in 1981 to sell AWACS RADAR PLANES to SAUDI ARABIA. Shots of Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Sen. JOHN TOWER (R-TX), CASPAR WEINBERGER and some PENTAGON BRASS TYPES, a SLIDE PRESENTATION of AWACS system. Sen. HENRY JACKSON (D-WA) says the PENTAGON is lying that AWACS is a piece of junk to alleviate fears of destabilizing the MIDDLE EAST. M/S Sen. BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR) entering White House. PACKWOOD v.o.-REAGAN'S sales pitch to the Senators overwhelmed PACKWOOD'S opposition to the sale. 20.14.55-PROTESTERS on a sidewalk, holding signs protesting TORTURE and HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS by RIGHT WING DICTATORSHIP in EL SALVADOR, protesting REAGAN'S plan to AID THE RIGHT WING DICTATORSHIP. Rep. STEVEN SOLARZ (D-NY) in committee meeting, asking a REAGAN ADMINISTRATION spokesman if fighting COMMUNISM would involve U.S. TROOPS. AL HAIG, the witness, says that no one plans to send U.S. TROOPS. C/S GEORGE SHULTZ at Confirmation hearings. DUKE v.o.-DEMOCRATS and REPUBLICANS welcomed SHULTZ as a replacement of the crusty HAIG. C/S JOHN GLENN asks SHULTZ his opinion of the policy dispute that led to HAIG'S resignation. SHULTZ says he's not concerned with that. 20.16.55-DUKE v.o.-a NUCLEAR FREEZE movement gained strength in both Houses. Shots of Congressmen in debate. TIP O'NEILL says the ARMS RACE is madness. ROBERT MICHEL (minority leader) argues that the U.S. must have a strong NUCLEAR DETERRENCE. Rep. ED MARKEY (D-MA) says that this is the same old bunk, the arms race must be stopped. 20.17.58-DUKE-discussion of FOREIGN POLICY battles in Congress-REAGAN hurt by the near passage of NUCLEAR FREEZE RESOLUTION in House, and refusal to fund MX MISSILE construction. Discussion with ROBERTS and WERTHEIMER-now cutting DEFENSE SPENDING is starting to be politically safe and advantageous. Discussion of general turnover from 1981-"REAGAN gets whatever he wants" to late 1982 when REAGAN was on the defensive. Most SENATE REPUBLICANS were young and inexperienced, grew to learn how to resist REAGAN. REAGAN'S BUDGET in 1983 likely to be D.O.A. in Congress, but then CONGRESS must come up with it's own plan. 20.22.09-DUKE signs off Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.24.26-OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 01.06.1983 IN 19.57.45-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 19.58.37-PAUL DUKE-on program-preview of 98th CONGRESS, one sure to be more independent of REAGAN and more determined to find practical solutions. COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER report. 19.59.15-shots of pair of white men's shoes doing a weird tap dance, pan up over pair of pants, suspenders, face of man dancing, pullback shows a fiddler playing in a hometown sendoff for a West Virginia Congressman. Shots of sendoff party for Rep. MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH), high angle shot of HOUSE chamber, shows a toddler, daughter of a Congressperson, falling on floor of Well. Shot of Rep. MIKE DEWINE holding baby. M/S TIP O'NEILL and ROBERT MICHEL entering chamber. M/S O'NEILL and MICHEL on podium, MICHEL welcomes new REPUBLICANS and also new DEMOCRATS, urges all to work as STATESMEN rather than POLITICIANS. PARTISANSHIP is fundamental, but cooperation and compromise is vital to solving national problems. O'NEILL promising action, working with the REPUBLICAN SENATE and avoiding stalemate. 20.03.11-O'NEILL quotes FDR, "economic laws are not made by nature", Congress should make laws to get the country out of the RECESSION and LOWER INTEREST RATES, stop waiting for REAGANOMICS THEORY to work. L/S O'NEILL leading oath of office for new Congressmen. Split screen with O'NEILL and a pan over assembled Reps taking oath. Full screen L/S O'NEILL banging gavel, Congress cheers. 20.04.21-WERTHEIMER-Discussion of some family pedigrees in Congress. DUKE-Partisanship broke out early over CHANGING RULES in HOUSE. REPUBLICANS objected to changes they thought tightened DEMOCRATS control over HOUSE business. 20.05.24-M/S O'NEILL in Speaker's place with flag backdrop. Rep. BOB WALKER (R-PA) asking for a rollcall vote, O'NEILL entertaining the motion. DUKE v.o.-asking for a rollcall to approve the record of the previous day is a common delay tactic. WALKER does this on a regular basis. Rep. MARTIN FROST (D-TX) in office, says REPUBLICANS like WALKER often want to slow business down or harass the DEMOCRATS. C/S WALKER in office, says he thinks votes should be on the floor in public (sure, mr. altruism). M/S O'NEILL on House platform. DUKE v.o.-DEMOCRATS changed rules to hinder such tactics and make it harder to tack UNRELATED AMENDMENTS onto a bill. 20.06.50-zoom in on a page with a bill on it, a DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL with a rider that bans the funds from being spent on ABORTION. Rep. FROST-the tactics are so common, his constituents want appropriations to be handled in an orderly and logical way. Says the new rule is evenhanded, motivated by LEGISLATIVE EFFICIENCY. Rep. MICHEL says that Congress is trying to change the rules to prevent democracy. Rep. TRENT LOTT (R-MS) says the rule changes trample on the minority and make the majority look cynical. C/S JIM WRIGHT debating in well of House, says the rules protect the majority from being sabotaged by lunatic fringes who can't get the votes to pass their proposals, quotes long rhyming passage of Kipling.
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20.09.21-DUKE-DEMOCRATS also stripped fellow DEMOCRAT PHIL GRAMM of his BUDGET COMMITTEE seat, charging GRAMM was in league with REPUBLICANS on the REAGANOMICS debate. Discussion with ROBERTS over this development. C/S Rep. GILLIS LONG, chair of HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS in office, says GRAMM had been given special privileges by the PARTY, and abused them. C/S GRAMM, says he's being punished for practicing what he preaches. ROBERTS-other CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS voted for REAGANOMICS, but only GRAMM did so from a position of DEMOCRATIC PARTY AUTHORITY [the others probably didn't also flunk three grades in high school like GRAMM did]. C/S Rep. DELBERT LATTA (R-OH), GRAMM'S co-conspirator in REAGANOMICS. C/S GRAMM in committee meeting. M/S TIP O'NEILL in well of House. 20.10.52-Clip of REAGAN [***title credits to CNN***] speaking at podium, says many people support GRAMM'S ideas, and as a former DEMOCRAT, tells GRAMM "the water's fine" on the REPUBLICAN side. Rep. LONG says GRAMM'S actions were like having one of the Dallas Cowboys go to the Washington Redskins' huddle and tell them the play. M/S GRAMM at desk, in response to "spy" charges says everyone always knew he was a FISCAL CONSERVATIVE, so they shouldn't be surprised by what he did on committee. Rep. LONG says GRAMM'S grandstanding was excessive. Shots of GRAMM in an airport terminal surrounded by TV CAMERAS. Shot of GRAMM walking toward gate, airplane taking off. ROBERTS v.o.-GRAMM returned to TEXAS to announce his resignation and call for a special election in which he will run as a REPUBLICAN. Shots of traffic on a TEXAS street. Driveby of Central Texas stripmalls and gas stations, L/S of train passing RR Crossing, people in street. 20.13.40-Shots of GRAMM political meeting from 1982 primary campaign, GRAMM speaking, says he has never been elected to go to Washington and take orders from JIM WRIGHT and TIP O'NEILL. Shots of voters from that election saying they like GRAMM regardless of his party affiliation, GRAMM meeting voters. ROBERTS v.o.-GRAMM got 90 percent in general election. C/S GRAMM in office, describing his constituents telling him they don't care about party affiliation. 20.15.48-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion of GRAMM'S "purge" from the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. DEMOCRATS looking to solidify their leadership along less conservative lines. REPUBLICANS happy to have GRAMM. Discussion with WERTHEIMER over Committee Assignments-many new DEMOCRATS want to be on ARMED SERVICES and JUDICIARY committees to address DEFENSE and CRIME and COMMERCE AND ENERGY to pick up CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. Discussion of battle between SENATE REPUBLICANS and REAGAN brewing for 1983.
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20.18.38-DUKE already three seats are vacant in the 98th Congress. Rep. BENJAMIN ROSENTHAL (D-NY) passed of Cancer a day after the swearing in. C/S House Chaplain reading a memorial to ROSENTHAL. C/S ROSENTHAL in well of house and on committee panels. ROSENTHAL arguing against the retrenchment of the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION under REAGAN'S deregulatory regime. An FTC commissioner gives sideways answer to the questions. ROSENTHAL tears into the commissioner. DUKE v.o.-ROSENTHAL one of first congressmen to oppose Vietnam war and one of the first to oppose MILITARY AID to EL SALVADOR. C/S ROSENTHAL in well of House, urging a cutoff of EL SALVADOR aid. C/S GILLIS LONG (D-LA) in office, says ROSENTHAL was the epitome of a good LIBERAL and good DEMOCRAT. C/S Rep. RICHARD OFFINGER (D-NY) in well of House, says ROSENTHAL was well-loved member, champion of Human Rights and the consumer. 20.21.42-DUKE-Rep. JACK SWIGERT (R-CO) died of cancer before getting to serve a day in Congress. C/S Rep. DON FUQUA (R-FL) discussing SWIGERT'S APOLLO 13 experiences and legacy of courage. C/S Rep. S. BOEHLERT (R-NY) calls SWIGERT a hero. C/S Rep. EDWARD ZSCHAU (R-CA) in well of House, pledges to uphold SWIGERT'S legacy of courage. 20.23.19-DUKE-Congress will take two weeks off before the STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. Signs off Closing Credits/Transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.25.33-OUT
1983 - LAWMAKERS - Senator Richard Lugar
U.S. Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), his office, talks about how people wrongly perceived him as weak, a pushover, a "Boy Scout". Sen. Lugar walking and shaking hands with adult Caucasian men at an event; Linda Wertheimer, voiceover, describing the jobs and professions Sen. Lugar has had. Sen. Dan Quayle says Sen. Lugar was one of former President Nixon's favorite mayors, and now he's one President Ronald Reagan's favorite Senators, and that because he continues to do a good job. Sen. Lugar speaking in the Senate.
1983 - LAWMAKERS - Hart Senate Office Building
Host Paul Duke talks about the opening of new Senate Office Building and seniority system of office selection. U.S. Senator Pat Moynihan (D-NY) in a Senate hallway, reads resolution condemning the design and cost of the Hart Senate Office Building. Exterior of Hart Building covered by plastic sheathing. Exterior of completed Hart Building. Zoom out from adult Caucasian male construction worker on scaffolding of Hart Building; Duke, voiceover, talking about the negative reviews of the Hart Building. George White, Architect of the Capitol, discussing the building. POV of Capitol Dome from Pennsylvania Ave. Exteriors of Russell, Dirksen, Rayburn buildings coupled with news articles critiquing the architectural designs; Duke, voiceover, discusses history of controversy over Senate and House office buildings, mostly on grounds of expense and architectural philistinism. White says that buildings are meant to be enduring. Taxpayers deserve permanence, but must pay a little more.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 1/20/1983 IN 00.07.59-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title seqence 00.08.52-DUKE/ROBERTS/WERTHIEMER-on program-pending resolution of SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM; DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS meet-the SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM COMMISSION has come up with a recommendations. REAGAN and bipartisan Congressional leadership endorse plan. GRAPHIC with details of plan-faster rate of increase in PAYROLL TAXES (gee, thanks a bunch from all the young workers, we really appreciate it), Delay Cost of Living Increase, make some SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS liable to INCOME TAX, include more workers in SOCIAL SECURITY qualification. No agreement on long-range solutions to SOCIAL SECURITY. 00.10.30-Discussion with COKIE ROBERTS about politics of reforming SOCIAL SECURITY. Rep. CLAUDE PEPPER (D-FL) supports the plan, which helps it's chances of passage. 00.10.44-C/S Rep. PEPPER speaking to crowd of SENIOR CITIZENS on Capitol Steps, urges SENIORS to fight to protect SOCIAL SECURITY with their votes. Shots of PEPPER campaigning for Rep. BARNEY FRANK (D-MA) before group of Massachusetts Seniors. Clip of REAGAN news conference, says that REPUBLICANS don't intend to take away SOCIAL SECURITY, DEMOCRATS just want to lie to gain political points. ROBERTS with PEPPER in office, PEPPER says that the compromise reform bill is the best one possible. Shots of NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, incl. Gothic church spire of YALE UNIVERSITY. Shot of Old woman crossing New Haven street. DO NOT USE Clip of EXTREMELY CAMPY CAMPAIGN AD for Bruce Morrison (D-CT), attacking REPUBLICANS for threatening SOCIAL SECURITY. Typecast "crusty old lady" says she has some choice words for Morrison's incumbent opponent. 00.13.10-c/s defeated REPUBLICAN LARRY DENARDIS, says the MORRISON ads were dishonest. C/S MORRISON defending his ads. Shots of MORRISON being congratulated by supporters after winning. ROBERTS-new Congressmen are going to find that campaigning on SOCIAL SECURITY is easier than legislating on it. Shots of MORRISON meeting with constituents, discussing his SOCIAL SECURITY plans, mostly SENIOR CITIZENS in audience. C/S MORRISON discussing living up to his promises. Shots of ELDERLY HOUSING in New Haven area, MORRISON meeting SENIORS in a RETIREMENT HOME. A man getting angry at losing the COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, asks why only SENIOR CITIZENS are being asked to make sacrifices. MORRISON tries to deflect the criticism. The man says that DEFENSE and FOREIGN AID should be cut before SOCIAL SECURITY, he wants MORRISON to tell the rest of the Congress to get its priorities straight. Shot of group of old ladies, say that CLAUDE PEPPER'S support of the reforms convinces them that it's a fair deal for SENIOR CITIZENS. C/S MORRISON in office, says that PEPPER'S support makes it easier to support the reforms. Former Rep. LARRY DENARDIS in office-candidates who were defeated on SOCIAL SECURITY issue will watch closely to make sure that the winners keep their promises in Congress.
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00.18.53-ROBERTS-discussion with DUKE of SOCIAL SECURITY ISSUE-REPUBLICANS anxious to prevent DEMOCRATS from beating them over the head with the issue. Intro of report on DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS meeting in California. 00.19.40-Aerial of California State House, Sacramento. LINDA WERTHEIMER reporting. External of State House with fountain in foreground. Shots of Registration at California State Democratic Convention. Shots of Sen. JOHN GLENN, GARY HART, WALTER MONDALE. Shot of delegates at long tables, Sen. ALAN CRANSTON (D-CA) introduced as "the next President of the United States". CRANSTON at podium. Supporters holding signs for CRANSTON. JERRY BROWN speaking on CRANSTON'S behalf. WERTHEIMER v.o.-CRANSTON is a longshot, old with little national following. 00.21.22-CRANSTON introduced to speak again, takes podium, notes how many Congressmen are on the scene, mentions that California's previous presidents are HOOVER (crowd boos), NIXON (crowd boos louder), and REAGAN (crowd boos very loudly). V.o.-CRANSTON won the straw poll on his home turf, but WALTER MONDALE was a strong second. Shot of MONDALE speaking. MONDALE says he'd cut the deficit by cutting DEFENSE SPENDING, mentions other plans for helping the country. C/S a Delegate, says MONDALE impressed him, he's switching from Cranston to MONDALE. Another man says MONDALE looks strong, a woman says MONDALE was as strong on issues as CRANSTON, but more forceful speaking on them. 01.23.57-Sen. JOHN GLENN at podium. GLENN talks about American pride and general superiority over all other countries. Hoo rah rah. M/S Rep. MO UDALL (D-AZ) at podium, joking about the plentitude of DEMOCRATIC candidates for 1984. M/S GARY HART speaking, attacks REAGAN for being heartless and not governing with decency. Crowd cheers. Shots of TV crews and reporters. Shot of the rotund JACK GERMOND interviewed by WERTHEIMER, chagrined that the speeches coincided with the Washington Redskins game. Discusses the flow of the Campaign from early shows like this to the final field.
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00.27.06-DUKE/WERTHEIMER discussion of the DEMOCRATIC field, newcomer to Presidency consideration is Sen. DALE BUMPERS (D-Ark.). Not well known outside Arkansas. Shots of people on a street interviewed, all comment they've never heard of DALE BUMPERS. BUMPERS in office, says people outside South don't know about him, but he's a campaigner. Knows he's a longshot. BUMPERS taking podium of California Democratic convention. BUMPERS speaking, pledges to get better acquainted with the national voters. Jokes that MONDALE and CRANSTON have graciously allowed BUMPERS and his party to "eat their food and drink their booze". BUMPERS speaking on the wishes of DEMOCRATS to keep the RICH from hogging wealth and power. 00.30.00-BUMPERS in office, says he'll stay in the race if he thinks the other candidates won't be as dedicated he will to the cause. V.o.-BUMPERS unsure if he has time to get a campaign together, came to California to assess these possibilities. Shot of BUMPERS speaking to a TV reporter. BUMPERS in office, says California Convention a big media event and good chance for exposure. BUMPERS says he's not interested in Vice Presidency. 00.31.54-DUKE-intro commentary. Commentary by Otis Pike on SOCIAL SECURITY DEBATE. Remarks on the traditions of courtesy in debate, "the honorable so-and-so" and "with deep regret I disagree" etc. Indicative of Congress' fear of making decisions. 00.34.10-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 00.35.48-OUT
1983 - Lawmakers : 01/26/83 - Interview with Senator Ernest Hollings
Host Paul Duke notes the response by Democrats to U.S. President Ronald Reagan State of the Union speech criticized Reaganomics. The spending freeze was originally a Democratic idea, from U.S. Senator Ernest Hollings (D-SC). Linda Wertheimer interviews Sen. Hollings who states that his idea for a freeze is fair and goes across the board, but President Reagan doesn't want to cut defense spending or call off his tax cuts. Sen. Hollings believes shared sacrifice is the only way for President Reagan to achieve a consensus. Sen. Hollings calls for leadership from President Reagan. He doesn't believe new programs can be discussed if a spending freeze is proposed.
1983 - Lawmakers : 01/26/83 - Elizabeth Dole Confirmation Hearing
U.S. Senator Howell Heflin (D-AL). Transportation Secretary nominee Elizabeth Dole testifying that she and Sen. Bob Dole "compartmentalize" information, and if there's a conflict, she will keep her business to herself. Also joking that she sees her husband so infrequently that there's not much chance of to violate ethics. Sen. Heflin jokes that there's nothing new about wives and husbands keeping secrets. Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) states he would recuse himself if there's a conflict of interest. Senate hearing room filled with adult Caucasian male and female Senators, journalists, reporters, and stenographer. VS of male Senators speaking at the microphone during the confirmation hearing.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 2/03/1983 IN 08.03.50-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 08.04.44-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program-REAGAN'S BUDGET PROPOSAL lands on Capitol Hill, almost everyone wants to change it. This budget is more pragmatic than REAGAN'S past efforts. Also, HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE starts picking at the SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION PROPOSAL. 08.05.38-M/S ALAN GREENSPAN testifying to House Committee advocating SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION PROPOSAL. Says the government's response to SOCIAL SECURITY is a key marker to the U.S. and international financial communities of how the U.S. government will deal with economic crisis. C/S Rep. CLAUDE PEPPER in office, says the plan isn't perfect, but it's the best plan with a chance to succeed. M/S Sen. BILL ARMSTRONG speaking to audience of SENIOR CITIZENS, says the Commission's recommendations won't solve the problem of the shortfall of funds, objects to TAX INCREASES to finance SOCIAL SECURITY. Shots of audience at AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS meeting. Sen. ARMSTRONG pledges to amend the proposal. 08.07.35-shots of ELDERLY in audience. ROBERTS v.o.-ARMSTRONG'S bill is likely to be the opposite of what ELDERLY want. C/S Dr. PAUL KERSHCNER, official of AARP, says the group works with many legislators, but they don't speak for the group. AARP wants to raise revenues aside from PAYROLL TAXES, and don't want BENEFITS to be CUT. Shot of AARP letterhead. C/S KERSCHNER, says AARP isn't out to defeat the Commission report, but to defend the income of ELDERLY, who have tightened belts as far as they can. ROBERTS v.o.-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES don't like the idea of being included in SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM. C/S JAMES PIERCE, Pres. Nat'l Fed. Of Federal Employees, says the proposal sounds good on paper, but FEDERAL EMPLOYEES are less than 2% of the national workforce, how can that part of the plan really help SOCIAL SECURITY. 08.09.16-Wide shot of HOUSE CHAMBER during STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. C/S REAGAN, praises the report of the SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION, asks CONGRESS to pass it into law. C/S Sen. ARMSTRONG concedes that support by TIP O'NEILL and REAGAN means the proposal will probably pass, but he is still going to try to change it. C/S AARP director, says that AARP is going to fight to change the plan because they believe that they represent the interests of all SENIOR CITIZENS. C/S PIERCE says that FEDERAL EMPLOYEES want to emphasize that including FEDERAL EMPLOYEES won't solve SOCIAL SECURITY'S problems. ROBERTS v.o.-opposition by such groups usually kills less significant legislation. Shots of hearing of HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. C/S Rep. GUY VANDER JAGT (R-MI) asking Social Security Commissioners if a consensus could be built around an alternate plan should this one fail. M/S commissioner ALEXANDER TROWBRIDGE, says he doubts that an alternative could be pushed through. 08.11.08-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion of the lobbing efforts likely to ensue against the plan against expectations the bill will sail through committee to House vote. Still doubt about long-term solutions to SOCIAL SECURITY. DUKE-REAGAN sends BUDGET for 1984 to Congress. WERTHEIMER-REAGAN seemed to be conciliatory in STATE OF THE UNION, but his budget looked confrontational to Congress.
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08.12.14-M/S DAVID STOCKMAN (REAGAN'S SUPPLY-SIDE BUDGET GURU) taking seat for SENATE COMMITTEE hearing. V.o.-Senators don't like DOMESTIC CUTS, DEFENSE INCREASES, PROVISIONAL TAX INCREASE, and HUGE DEFICITS FOR YEARS TO COME. C/S Sen. BENNETT JOHNSTON (D-LA) says the DEFICIT is unacceptable. Sen. HOWARD METZENBAUM (D-OH) says the BUDGET is unfair and out of touch with America. Sen. JAMES SASSER (D-TN) remarks that DEMOCRATS weren't consulted about the budget, and now that REAGAN has proposed a bad BUDGET he wants to invite DEMOCRATS to share the blame. C/S Sen. STEVEN SIMMS (R-ID), says the DEFICIT is too big, more cuts needed. C/S PETE DOMENICI (R-NM, a supporter of the budget), says that SIMMS seems to think that $580 BILLION in DEFICIT REDUCTION over five years isn't adequate. 08.14.43-C/S DAVID STOCKMAN testifying that the BUDGET can't be changed too drastically by any consensus. Shots of audience at hearing, DEMOCRATS on panel. Sen. JOHNSTON notes the irony of REAGAN'S advocacy in 1982 of BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT, asks what STOCKMAN would do if he had to balance this budget. STOCKMAN weaselly says that he still thinks BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT is a good idea, but since it's not there, he doesn't want to speculate on how it could be balanced. Sen. JOHNSTON says REAGAN ADMINISTRATION can't have it both ways, advocating Balanced Budgets and then proposing DEFICIT BUDGETS. Sen. DOMENICI notes rather sarcastically that he's looking forward to JOHNSTON'S balanced budget proposal. C/S STOCKMAN, concedes that DEFENSE is a big part of the DEFICIT, but says it's not the whole cause. 08.16.45-DUKE-Discussion of DEFENSE BUDGET as a target for cuts. CASPAR WEINBERGER came to the Hill to pitch the PENTAGON'S BLOATED BUDGET to the Senate Armed Services Committee. M/S WEINBERGER joined by Chair of JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF JOHN VESSEY at witness table. C/S Sen. JOHN TOWER (R-TX), lays it on thick about "preserving freedom". Ridicules idea that DOMESTIC SPENDING CUTS should be matched by DEFENSE SPENDING CUTS. Sen. JOHN WARNER (R-VA), says Congress is going to cut DEFENSE SPENDING and WEINBERGER better get used to it. C/S WEINBERGER listening. C/S Sen. DAN QUAYLE says the DOMESTIC ECONOMY requires DEFENSE CUTS. 08.18.30-C/S Sen. CARL LEVIN (D-MI) says the issue is clearly not whether to cut DEFENSE, but what to cut. C/S WEINBERGER testifying, ridiculing people who want to cut DEFENSE, says it can't be cut more without "undermining national security", (don't take away my new toys, mommy can I have a new MX missile, please)? C/S QUAYLE challenges General VESSEY to give Congress input on where to cut, assuming cuts are inevitable, so Congress can ensure the best DEFENSE for the money. VESSEY says that he doesn't want any cuts to be made. C/S Sen. TED KENNEDY, says he's concerned about the economy and Domestic spending cuts, Congress wants to spend only what is necessary for effective defense, and not more. WEINBERGER says that DETERRENCE will be hurt by more cuts, the U.S is at risk of attack by SOVIET UNION, etc. etc.
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08.21.57-DUKE-WEINBERGER got chewed out by the SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE also. HOWARD BAKER has said that the Administration is not being reasonable about working with Congress on compromises. ROBERTS-PENTAGON starting to get the message that compromise might be necessary. Administration also starting to compromise on JOBS PROGRAM. WERTHEIMER-discussion of DEFICITS as a problem, now business groups are starting to lobby for DEFICIT MEASURES different from REAGAN'S ideas. DOMESTIC SPENDING seems to be at rock bottom and unlikely to be cut further. DUKE-the biggest issue of the week was not the BUDGET but the victory of the WASHINGTON REDSKINS in the SUPER BOWL. 08.24.55-Shot of a somewhat DRUNK Sen. JOHN WARNER (R-VA) and a somewhat DITZY Sen. PAULA HAWKINS (R-FL), HAWKINS wearing a REDSKINS jersey, WARNER says that HAWKINS lost a bet and had to ride in the VICTORY PARADE in the rain. Jokes that now HAWKINS is "one of the boys". Shot of JACK KEMP in crowd at REDSKINS victory celebration, a celebrant in a team jersey with gigantic papier-maiche hog's head. Stills of KEMP as quarterback of BUFFALO BILLS in '60's. C/S KEMP in office, says ups and downs of football career prepared him for unpopularity in politics. KEMP says he is taking a pounding over his crackpot SUPPLY-SIDE theories, similar to getting undue credit for victory and undue blame for defeat as a quarterback. 08.26.52-DUKE-says KEMP is interested in Presidency if REAGAN doesn't want to run. Sen. ALAN CRANSTON (R-CA) first of expected DEMOCRATS to announce for President in 1984. Intro commentary. Commentary by OTIS PIKE about CREDIBILITY of Congress-Much of congress' respectability is a sham. 08.29.17-DUKE-signs off Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 08.31.37-OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 2/10/1982 IN 20.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 20.00.55-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER-Congress and REAGAN ADMINISTRATION continue to feel out the possibilities of compromise on budgets, jobs programs, and tax policy. ROBERTS-may be a breakthrough on JOBS PROGRAMS, with TIP O'NEILL meeting with White House staff. WERTHEIMER-Rep. MO UDALL (D-AZ) announces he won't run for Presidency. DUKE-Senate FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE addressing the nomination for ARMS CONTROL chief of KENNETH ADELMAN. 20.02.15-Shot of chamber of FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE hearing. C/S Sen. CHARLES PERCY (R-IL), says the hearings will address ADELMAN'S experience and qualifications for the post and whether ADELMAN has a genuine commitment to ARMS CONTROL. C/S Sen. ALAN CRANSTON (D-CA), says none of the REAGAN ADMINISTRATION has training in STRATEGIC ARMS MATTERS. Sen. PAUL TSONGAS (D-MA) says ADELMAN'S writings don't suggest much passion for controlling the ARMS RACE. C/S ADELMAN listening to question by CRANSTON. ADELMAN says he's not knowledgeable nor has he investigated whether the USSR is violating SALT II. Sen. RUDY BOSCHWITZ (R-MN) expresses disbelief at this statement. ADELMAN repeats that he doesn't have a position on the issue. 08.04.32-DUKE-almost every Senator disappointed in ADELMAN'S performance. When ADELMAN returned for more questioning, the ADMINISTRATION tried to get him to be more responsive and engaged. 20.05.10-Sen. PERCY, says the committee won't vote on confirmation until it gets answers. C/S ADELMAN says he's troubled by insinuations that he's unaware of the issue, says he was just being "overly cautious" last week. C/S Sen. CLAIBORNE PELL (D-RI), says ADELMAN didn't demonstrate substantive knowledge of the issues at stake, many Senators have deep reservations. C/S Sen. JOE BIDEN (D-DE), says Senate has concerns about REAGAN'S attitude toward ARMS CONTROL and by extension concerns about ADELMAN'S ability and commitment. Sen. RICHARD LUGAR (R-IN) suggests that Senators are using the hearings to send message to REAGAN. 20.07.06-C/S ADELMAN. C/S Sen. PERCY, asks if "limited" nuclear war is possible. ADELMAN says it's not likely. ADELMAN says there's no evidence that USSR has violated SALT II. Sen. TSONGAS asks ADELMAN to explain why his answers this week are so much more complete than last week, suggests credibility is lacking. ADELMAN says he was just too cautious last week, TSONGAS points out the absurdity of the turnaround. C/S ADELMAN, gives unconvincing answer that REAGAN'S staff hasn't briefed him on the issues before week 2 of hearings. C/S Sen. BOSCHWITZ suggests that ADELMAN must have been briefed by Administration. C/S Sen. BIDEN, says he's still undecided but ADELMAN has improved his performance in the second session. C/S PERCY says he's pleased with second hearing.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 2/18/1983 IN 16.01.50-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 16.02.43-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-DUKE-REAGAN and CONGRESS on different agendas over spending and Arms Control. ROBERTS-Controversy over the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, with six different Committees of Congress investigating the agency. WERTHEIMER-BANKING LOBBY fighting TAX REFORM calling for automatic withholding of income tax from INTEREST and DIVIDEND income. DUKE-CASPAR WEINBERGER returns to Capitol Hill to fight against HOUSE CUTS IN DEFENSE BUDGET. Sen. SAM NUNN (D-GA) a key player. 16.04.16-C/S of colleagues of Sen. NUNN discussing his involvement in DEFENSE, joking about his lack of charisma. C/S NUNN, shots of a banquet audience where the colleagues are making friendly jokes about him. Shot of small airplane on runway. C/S group of AIR FORCE BRASS greeting NUNN'S arrival at MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia. M/S F-4 jet fighter taxiing on runway. NUNN-the South since "the war between the states" has been more conscious of defense matters, more interest in the military. C/S NUNN with group of soldiers. C/S Former Sen. HERMAN TALMADGE (D-GA), says SOUTHERNERS are highly patriotic, Georgians are always willing to stand up for defense. 16.06.47-C/S Bert Lance, former aide to Jimmy Carter, says SOUTHERNERS are the only people in the U.S. to have lost a war, understand the need to be prepared. Drive-by of lot of military base with jeeps and trucks. DUKE v.o.-the DEFENSE INDUSTRY is central to GEORGIA'S economy. M/S NUNN in ceremonial groundbreaking for new military base, applauded by group of troops. Stills of NUNN from his childhood, in Boy Scout uniform, as high school basketball player, in Coast Guard uniform. Old film of NUNN in his first U.S. SENATE CAMPAIGN, shaking hands. C/S Sen. JOHN STENNIS (D-MS) in office, says NUNN had a good reputation before he arrived in Washington. Shot follows NUNN walking down sidewalk. Shot of large group of flag-waving spectators, shots of former Rep. CARL VINSON, NUNN'S great uncle. 16.08.40-C/S NEWT GINGRICH in office, says NUNN has VINSON'S savvy about DEFENSE LEGISLATION. C/S NUNN in office, says he thinks people stopped thinking about defense after VIETNAM, security was at risk. Shots of NUNN in 1979 SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING over SALT II TREATY, arguing that SOCIAL WELFARE SPENDING has gone up while DEFENSE SPENDING has fallen. Witness AL HAIG says it's true. DUKE v.o.-NUNN'S growing influence often hurt JIMMY CARTER. C/S Carter aide, says REAGAN would do well to consult with NUNN on defense issues since NUNN is so influential.
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20.10.14-DUKE-ADELMAN nomination is expected to clear committee. Discussion of pressure for JOBS PROGRAM. 20.10.43-ROBERTS with Rep. TOM FOLEY in office, discussion of JOBS PROGRAM. Very important for DEMOCRATS to take initiative to force WHITE HOUSE to take action to actually provide jobs. The JOBS BILL is not "make-work" program. There is a need for PUBLIC WORKS to be done. Discussion of scope of different proposals. FOLEY says there's certainly NEED for $68 BILLION program, but in practical reality, may have to settle for less. FOLEY says he has to get a JOBS PROGRAM together that can pass to get something done. Need to keep the bill responsible and limited. FOLEY-there is a need to start soon so that JOBS come before the RECOVERY. FOLEY says DEMOCRATS will look bad if there is a recovery before the JOBS PROGRAM takes effect, but they are willing to take that risk now since there isn't any recovery in sight. 20.14.30-DUKE/ROBERTS-TIP O'NEILL enthusiastic about chances for compromise with REAGAN, discussion of WHITE HOUSE plan for limited, public works JOBS PROGRAM versus HOUSE plan for PUBLIC SERVICE jobs which would include more WOMEN and different demographic groups. WERTHEIMER-REAGAN has gotten the message that the public wants Government to take action to create JOBS and that Congress was going to do it anyway. 20.16.22-DUKE-race for DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION is underway, but Rep. MORRIS UDALL (D-AZ) bucked a trend to announce he isn't running. Sen. CRANSTON is only declared DEMOCRAT. WERTHEIMER-most observers say CRANSTON has no chance, but he's going to make the most of it anyway. 20.17.03-Shots of SENATE CAUCUS ROOM, CRANSTON with supporters, at podium announcing candidacy. Shot of "NEW HAMPSHIRE WELCOMES SENATOR CRANSTON" sign. CRANSTON at a podium, announcing to New Hampshire. CRANSTON acknowledges that he doesn't have the "name recognition" of MONDALE or JOHN GLENN, but makes light of their fame, associating MONDALE with JIMMY CARTER. WERTHEIMER v.o.-also concerns about CRANSTON'S AGE, would be older than REAGAN was in 1980. Clip of Campaign Film (?-definite propaganda slant) of CRANSTON in red, white, blue USA track suit running laps at a fast pace. Shot of CRANSTON on committee. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he's the most experienced candidate in legislation and has military and executive branch experience his opponents lack. Says that REAGAN just has charisma, the public wants experience. C/S CRANSTON in committee, arguing that REAGAN'S NUCLEAR ARMS POLICY is insane, argues for NUCLEAR FREEZE plan. 20.20.18-C/S Sen. MARK HATFIELD, shot of film showing disfigured survivors of HIROSHIMA bombing, part of forum co-sponsored by CRANSTON. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he is "the peace candidate". Shot of CRANSTON on committee, interrogating KEN ADELMAN, REAGAN'S nominee for ARMS CONTROL chief. CRANSTON says ADELMAN has no strong opinions on ARMS CONTROL, doesn't take the issue seriously. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he's distinct among candidates by his total commitment to ending the insanity of the ARMS RACE. Shot of vocal CRANSTON supporters at CALIFORNIA STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. WERTHEIMER v.o.-his CALIFORNIA base is a major electoral bloc already in CRANSTON'S corner for the nomination. Shot of singer KENNY LOGGINS endorsing CRANSTON at the convention, starts in on a song. 20.22.35-Shots of worker in CRANSTON campaign offices, answering phone, taking a pledge, using computers. C/S Sen. HOWARD BAKER in office, says he's not sure if an active SENATOR has time or energy to run for PRESIDENCY. C/S CRANSTON in office, says he refuses to be "unemployed" to campaign. 20.23.51-DUKE-intro commentary. Commentary by OTIS PIKE on CRANSTON CANDIDACY. Notes that the SENATE is a perfect venue for GRANDSTANDING and CRANSTON'S position of leadership gives him a great chance to introduce legislation, discussion of the bills CRANSTON introduced to appeal to different constituencies. 20.26.19-DUKE-signs off Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 20.27.54--OUT