LAWMAKERS
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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