LAWMAKERS

Clip: 489862_1_1

Year Shot: 1982 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: Color

Tape Master: 11178

Original Film: LM 070

HD: N/A

Location: Capitol and Environs, Misc.

Timecode: -

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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