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20.09.53-Rep. FRED BOUCHER (D-VA) in March 1983 debate on JOBS BILL. Rep. DELBERT LATTA (R-OH) questions how many people will really be helped, if the cost of the bill is worth it. M/S REAGAN giving WHITE HOUSE press conference, trying to take credit for the JOBS BILL. ROBERTS v.o.-disc. provisions of BILL. C/S Sen. ROBERT BYRD (D-WV) says that a heavily industrial state like his, so dependent on one industry, needs more help. C/S Sen. J. RANDOLPH (D-WV), says many parts of West Virginia aren't experiencing any recovery. GRAPHIC of outline of West Virginia, titles show UNEMPLOYMENT and federal aid stats. 20.11.47-M/S of Welcome sign for Wheeling, WV, badges of LIONS CLUB, KIWANIS, ROTARY, etc. on sign. Shot of a choir singing, pullback shows the scene: reopening ceremony for a BRIDGE that will be fixed with FEDERAL JOBS BILL funds. Pan up to show old stone arch of bridge entrance. C/S Wheeling Mayor in office, says bridge was once the gateway to the entire West. Shots of pedestrians walking toward bridge span. Shot of a soupkitchen volunteer, says that the problems in COAL and STEEL have hopefully bottomed out, but she doesn't see it getting better. Shots of people eating in SOUP KITCHEN. Shots of old FACTORIES on banks of OHIO RIVER. Shot of sign on window identifying the local UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE. 20.13.06-Clerk in UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE reviewing a man's case, shot of overstuffed files. Shot of a clerk, says people aren't sure the JOBS BILL will work, have to wait and see. Shot of an UNEMPLOYED MAN, approx. age 40, says his UNION predicted no jobs for nine months. Shot of Wheeling City Manager, says it's his job to try to get the funds to start work. Shots of the City Manager presenting a pitch to a Government agency. Shot of Rep. of NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE explaining his agency's criteria for selecting projects for funding. C/S another Wheeling city official, says that the city has a hard time in getting new projects approved. C/S city manager with Ohio River in background, says he really has to hustle to go and get projects. Shots of Wheeling city streets. Shot of city manager discussing prospects for adding JOBS. C/S Rep. ALAN MOLLOHAN (D-WV) with Wheeling homes in background, says there's no way a government program can give everyone a job. C/S Wheeling City manager, says even short-term employment is worth something.