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Action Series Affordable Housing
Action Series Affordable Housing 20.00.00 DO NOT USE WETA credit 00.04 DO NOT USE sponsor credits 20.00.34 Host Sanford Unger in studio. Introduction of issue of Affordable Housing 20.00.53 Titles 20.01.16 Host Sanford Unger in studio. Introduces panel of policymakers, Alfred Della Bovie (?), undersecretary of HUD, Charlene Drew Jarvis, D.C. City Council, Jacqueline Rogers, State of Maryland, Sec. For Housing and Community development, Thomas Davis, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Lloyd Smith, director of a private development corp., Karen Elias (?), banker, William Barry, a developer, James Rouse, development foundation leader. 20.02.14-introduction by UNGER of Reporters, shown in three separate video screens at back of set along with race, class, age, gender-diverse panels of D.C. area residents. Discussion of the "American Dream" of buying a home.
Action Series Affordable Housing
Host Sanford Unger goes to a reporter in Fairfax Country (via video screen/satellite) speaking with a Caucasian, middle aged male wearing a suit, audience in background. Man identified as an urban planner, discusses the persistent myth that single-family houses are the only true housing in the "American Dream." Policy should support a diverse range of housing.
ACTION SERIES, September 26, 1989 (1 of 2)
20.43.18-Discussion of abandoned property, rehabilitation, and H.U.D. scandals, Audience member attacks H.U.D. man for pushing the private sector when nonprofits are the most productive force for housing stock in D.C.. Discussion of the perverse incentive of PROPERTY TAX that rewards letting property decay. 20.48.58-Discussion of efforts by LOCAL GOVERNMENT to pick up slack for FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUTS in HOUSING BUDGETS. Shot of small townhouses. Shot of small townhouses on lot adjacent to large single-family house. Shot of woman in HOUSING ASSISTANCE OFFICE in D.C., counseling a young woman. Shots of HOUSING ASSISTANCE workers and clients. Discussion of mismanagement of local assistance programs. Discussion of role of local nonprofits and development corporations. Shots of CONSTRUCTION SITES. Shot of man washing window of a new house, young girl looks out from inside the house. Man advocates government takeover of abandoned properties for subsidies, with repayment to owners once houses are rehabilitated and sold. 20.53.58-H.U.D. man discusses seizure and rehabilitation programs. Man in audience questions whether anyone should believe anything the BUSH administration says on housing after the cuts made. H.U.D. man touts JACK KEMP. Discussion by panelists of need for cooperation of for-profit, nonprofit, banking, local, state, and federal sectors. 21.00.00-disc. of RENT CONTROL for D.C., 21.01.30-OUT
ACTION SERIES, September 26, 1989 (2 of 2)
IN 21.01.00-Man in audience discussing vacant/abandoned housing stock in D.C., discussion of landlord practices of holding land vacant for future profit. Discussion of RENT CONTROLS. Discussion of HOUSING COSTS on local labor market and EMPLOYERS' decisions to avoid D.C. area. 21.06.53-Discussion of development laws that require construction of moderate price dwellings in new developments. Discussion of employer equity-sharing arrangements for down payment assistance. 21.10.15-Discussion of NIMBY syndrome. Shot of man exiting his house in a suburb. Shots of moderately-sized houses in a suburb. Shots of a closed school building. Shots of single parents with children. Discussion of a plan for a residential center for single-parent supported living, opposed by many in the suburb. 21.13.28-audience members discuss "NIMBY" response to subsidized housing. Discussion of "Scattered-Site" Housing versus concentrated subsidized housing. 21.23.57-recap of viewer poll questions 21.25.33-signs off closing credits/sponsor credits/ L21.27.48-OUT
LAWMAKERS, October 7, 1982
19.47.19-WETA credit/sponsor credits/ 19.47.44-shots of a PARADE in BRIGHAM, UTAH, with CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES marching, marching band, drum majorette, title sequence 19.48.19-Paul DUKE seated in library setting. States congressmen are using a recess to campaign for re-election. On Program, report on CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Discussion of growth of POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES (PAC'S), controversy about their role in elections. 19.49.20-Shot of UTAH state house, Salt Lake City, mountains in background. Report by COKIE ROBERTS on CAMPAIGN FINANCE and PAC'S. ORRIN HATCH a major recipient of funds from BIG BUSINESS. Shots of PARADE in BRIGHAM, UTAH: Majorette leads marching band, small children with paper flowers, closer shot of MAJORETTE, MARCHING BAND passing through ARCH on main street. Shot of ORRIN HATCH and wife walking in parade, waving to spectators. Shot of HATCH'S challenger marching, waving. Shot of spectators in lawn chairs on sidewalk. Shot of HATCH supporters riding in big BUICK CONVERTIBLE with HATCH sign on door. Shots of High School MARCHING BAND. Shot of BOY SCOUTS holding STATE FLAGS on side of parade route. 19.50.30-Shot of ORRIN HATCH and wife, shaking hands with man in suit. ROBERTS v.o.-both candidates to receive heavy funding from PAC'S. Shot of young girl holding up HATCH t-shirt. Shot of challenger TED WILSON, shaking hands with spectators. Shot of HATCH talking to PAC man. Shot of UTAH DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN Mike MILLER, discussing HATCH'S contradictory campaign pledges, states HATCH will spend five dollars per voter in UTAH, essentially trying to buy the election. 19.51.40-Shot of HATCH campaign manager, says it's nonsense that HATCH is buying the election. Shot of WILSON volunteers working with piles of index cards, mostly elderly women. Shot of HATCH offices, volunteers working on p.c. terminals. Shot of group of 15 workers at a HATCH campaign phonebank. Shot of old dot-matrix printer in action. Shot of HATCH workers sealing envelopes. ROBERTS v.o.-disc. of HATCH'S resources for campaign information. Shot of HATCH manager discusses value of money for information purposes. 19.53.01-Shot of ROBERTS seated at a picnic table with Vaun COX, a local PAC leader for the business community. COX says contributions aren't buying favors, but helping a candidate they like. ROBERTS-most PAC money for both candidates comes from out of state. Shot of WILSON at campaign luncheon at NURSING HOME, interviewed by ROBERTS after speech, attacking HATCH'S ties to interests outside UTAH. Shot of HATCH standing outdoors, says there is nothing wrong with having a national reputation and constituency, that his clout has benefitted UTAH. ROBERTS v.o.-HATCH contends that BIG LABOR has bankrolled WILSON. Shot of UTAH leader of AFL-CIO, denies making contributions in amount alleged by HATCH. 19.55.11-Shots of sparsely attended UNION MEETING in a small School Auditorium, workers in audience, Union leader at podium, instructing audience to demand answers from HATCH for anti-labor policies supported by HATCH. Shot of a COUNTRY WESTERN BAND on a small outdoor stage, playing a lively number. Shot of ROBERT REDFORD standing outdoors. Shot of WILSON fundraiser at SUNDANCE SKI RESORT, well-heeled supporters drinking white wine in a tent. Closeups of band, guitarist playing a double-neck Gibson. Shot of caterer pouring wine. Shot of a deck built over a mountain stream. 19.56.22-Shot of ROBERT REDFORD standing outdoors, asserts his right to support a candidate--if one actor [Reagan] can be president, then another certainly has a right to advocate for a candidate. Shot of HATCH at a gathering of white men in suits. Shots of ED MEESE and other heavyweight (literally, in some cases) REPUBLICANS, loading up on hors d'oeuvres. Shot of Health Industry PAC leader, says her PAC supports candidates who support "the free enterprise system". Another industry PAC leader, says HATCH is near 100 percent on-target in his voting with what most industry PAC'S favor. 19.57.44-ROBERTS standing on street corner in Salt Lake City, large Mormon temple in background. Asks if locals care about how the campaign is financed. Shots of residents. Young mother with kid says there's always big money in politics. Old man says he disapproves out out-of-state money being raised. Another old man jokes that PAC money spent on campaign is more money for UTAH, he's glad to have it. Middle-aged woman praises WILSON, but she fears that he is supported by LABOR (evidently in 1982 Hatch succeeded in making "labor" a synonym for "Godless Commie Pinko"). Shot of HATCH and wife marching in BRIGHAM parade. Spectators sitting on curb. Marching band passing under arch. HATCH v.o.-claims in the end, election will be decided not by contributions but by what the UTAH voters want. 19.58.53-DUKE in studio. It's clear that HATCH has outspent WILSON by about six to one. Discussion with LINDA WERTHEIMER of spending on campaigns.
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19.59.24-WERTHEIMER introduces report on INDEPENDENTLY WEALTHY SENATORS financing their own campaigns. I.E. John HEINZ (R-PA), ketchup heir. This year, challenge by Mark DAYTON to David DURENBERGER (R-Minn.). 20.00.07-Shot of MARK DAYTON seated in front of U.S., Minnesota flags. Discusses his desire to use his wealth to a good purpose. Exterior of DAYTON'S DEPARTMENT STORE, downtown MINNEAPOLIS, WERTHEIMER in front, notes that DAYTON has spent over $4 million out of pocket on primary campaign. Shots of DAYTON staff workers in office. Clip of a DAYTON campaign ad, shots of DAYTON workers in office watching ad on TV. 20.02.00-Shot of "man on the street", says he recognizes DAYTON from all the ads on TV. Shot of older man on street, says he can hardly turn on the tube without hearing about DAYTON. Clip of a DAYTON ad. Shot of another man on street, speculates that DAYTON must be spending a fortune. Clip of another ad. Shot of man on the street, says DAYTON'S exposure could influence voters. Shot of Sen. DAVID DURENBERGER standing outside a building, says that he shouldn't get voted out, worries that DAYTON might be able to outspend him. 20.03.06-WERTHEIMER-DURENBERBER isn't exactly hurting for funds either. Shots of DURENBERGER shaking hands and gladhanding at a fundraising reception. Shots of people handing over checks to the fund. Shot of DURENBERGER speaking to crowd, criticizing DAYTON'S TV spending. Shot of envelopes shooting out of an ADDRESSING MACHINE in DURENBERGER offices. Shots of workers in DURENBERGER campaign office, campaign manager says there are concerns about running out of funds, DAYTON'S ability to buy infinite TV time. 20.05.25-Shot of AFL-CIO banquet, DURENBERGER standing at Podium, looking out over crowd. Shot of large, stocky man wearing t-shirt with caricature of RONALD REAGAN and slogan "How do I spell unemployment? R-E-A-G-A-N." DURENBERGER speaking to AFL-CIO audience, claims to be a true joe-sixpack at heart, takes stabs at his rich challenger. Shot of LABOR audience. Shot of DAYTON speaking to crowd. Shot of a man standing in a parking lot, says his shop has declined from 200 to 50 workers in two years. Shots of other men in the lot, all pledge support for DAYTON. 20.06.35-Shot of AFL-CIO banquet, signs for DAYTON visible throughout interior. Shot of WALTER MONDALE speaking to the AFL-CIO audience, saying it's about time the DEMOCRATS had a respectably funded candidate rather than "those fleabag campaigns of WALTER MONDALE". Shot of Rep. JIM OBERSTAR standing in a parking lot, says other DEMOCRATS now get a bigger share of the available contributions. Shot of MONDALE seated in a hotel lobby (?), says that without DAYTON, the REPUBLICANS would outspend DEMOCRATS in the campaigns by six-ten to one. 20.07.55-Shot of joggers near small lake with towers of Minneapolis in background. Shot of pedestrians on downtown Minneapolis street. Shots of voters interviewed: A woman says that DAYTON won't owe any favors to the "special interests". An older man says he's bothered that anybody with money can buy their way into the Senate. Another old man says it's ridiculous. An older woman says she doesn't care about DAYTON'S money at all. An early-middle-aged man says he cares about policies, not wealth. Shot of two dancers in MEXICAN costumes on an outdoor stage. Shot of DAYTON meeting with MEXICAN-AMERICAN citizens at an outdoor gathering. DAYTON speaking at podium, telling stories about teaching in a ghetto school in New York. 20.09.43-WERTHEIMER in studio-not only his money, but the hot issue of UNEMPLOYMENT has brought DAYTON to within 10 points of DURENBERGER. Discussion with DUKE about huge amounts of money now required to win, controversy over sources of funding. Discussion of PAC'S. 20.12.18-commentary by OTIS PIKE on campaign finance. Argues that some seats are in fact being bought, SUPREME COURT decision that PAC's cannot be limited in their donations, and potential candidates are scared off from running by huge campaign war chests. 20.14.21-DUKE in studio. Signs off. Closing credits/sponsor credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/PBS ID 20.16.04-OUT.
End of the Rainbow
End of the Rainbow Newsreel about the formation of the United Nations Security Council. TLS council seated at roundtable. MS Mexican delegate. MSs Great Britain delegate ERNEST BEVIN. MS USSR delegate ANDREI GROMYKO. TLS Mr. Statillius speaking to session: 'Mr. President, the security council today begins is history. It will a history momentous for the consequences for the human race. This is a new beginning in the long conquest for peace & security. Many failures lie behind this day & many difficulties lie ahead. This time, we cannot afford failure. We have a great deal of organizational work to do before we complete the security system, indeed intended by the charter. Let us begin now upon this work. If we build sensibly & steadily & in loyal friendship together we will not betrtay the hopes of the men & women everywhere that are today placed in our hands.'"
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IN 14.18.08 14.18.08-VERY INTERESTING FOOTAGE OF MOMENTS BEFORE START OF BROADCAST INTERVIEW, REAGAN COMPOSING HIMSELF FOR THE CAMERA, CANDID MOMENTS. Shot of Paul DUKE facing camera, RONALD REAGAN back to camera, in study setting (WHITE HOUSE?), in moments before interview. DUKE trying to get some casual chat going. REAGAN seems a bit confused, "I can't recall". Shot of REAGAN, sitting very placidly, waiting for start of on-camera interview. Technician intrudes on frame to fix DUKE'S microphone. REAGAN continues to be very still, expression unchanging. 14.19.24-Start of interview for cameras. Discussion of REAGAN'S success in dealing with CONGRESS. REAGAN'S demeanor is modest, but alludes strongly to his record as Governor of California in dealing with DEMOCRATIC legislators. Claims to have an attitude of common sense in consulting with CONGRESS and relies on unusually frequent meetings. REAGAN is maximizing the "aw shucks" factor. 14.20.40-DUKE questions REAGAN about his instincts for dealing with CONGRESS, alludes to REAGAN'S reputation for charm. REAGAN chuckles demurely at this. DUKE-did acting give REAGAN these skills? REAGAN-skirts question of acting (probably knowing it's a target for his critics), credits Sen. HOWARD BAKER and Rep. ROBERT MICHEL, REPUBLICAN leadership on hill with helping him deal with Congress. 14.21.49-REAGAN-discussion of White House's CONGRESSIONAL STRATEGY team, claims to make policy of being very up-front with CONGRESS and not pulling surprises. REAGAN paints dealing with CONGRESS as a very civil and friendly endeavor. 14.22.57-DUKE prods REAGAN on the subject of CONGRESS, notes REAGAN'S reputation for charm. Shot of REAGAN while DUKE says this-REAGAN is completely still, expressionless. REAGAN gives a classic REAGAN answer-"I don't know if it's a skill or not, but I like people" (Aw Shucks). Discussion of conflict between PRESIDENT'S duty to "all the people" and CONGRESSMEN'S duty to home districts, striking compromises and such. 14.24.40-DUKE tries to prod REAGAN to cut through the "aw shucks" act, but REAGAN is too good at it, laughs it off, doesn't give any provocative answer about his CONGRESSIONAL opponents. REAGAN stands firm on his claim that he builds consensus in CONGRESS by gentle persuasion. 14.25.57-DUKE-trying a different tack to get behind the "aw shucks", says that REAGAN has surprised the media pundits with his political acumen, asks about the competitive aspect of politics. Shot of REAGAN sitting completely motionless, expression unchanging. Another classic REAGAN moment, laughs off the notion that the WHITE HOUSE and CAPITOL HILL are in a state of warfare, takes a measured pause, gets back to the refrain of gentle persuasion. 14.27.15-DUKE tries and fails yet again to penetrate REAGAN'S act. Asks about the nuts and bolts of making phone calls to CONGRESS, cashing in favors, etc. REAGAN admits that he does not get intimately involved in those decisions, relies on his staff to manage the relationship with CONGRESS. Says his experience in CALIFORNIA has helped with the timing aspect of dealing with CONGRESS. 14.28.35-REAGAN absolutely refuses to be led down the trail by DUKE-this interview is a great example of REAGAN'S command of the media and skill at acting the role of President, love him or hate him. 14.28.45--DUKE alludes to criticism of REAGAN'S knowledge of the issues, tendency toward simplistic views. REAGAN humbly admits to being aware of the criticisms, very calmly denies that they are justified, "sometimes, to use an anecdote saves a lot of words". Contends that examples can illustrate the entire picture (a very accurate summation of REAGAN'S version of political discourse)-REAGAN takes the opportunity to stump for his statement that TROOPS should be sent to LEBANON to keep peace, says that PRESS LEAKS of his LEBANON policy prompted a very agreeable and productive (REAGAN'S characterization) meeting with Congressional leaders (Mr. Nice Guy). 14.31.26
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14.31.26-DUKE asks if REAGAN considers himself a "big picture" politician who isn't interested in the small details. REAGAN takes pause, delivers very "earnest" response, contends his job is to sell the overall goal to CONGRESS. 14.32.02-DUKE prods REAGAN with discussion of charges by REPUBLICANS on hill that the WHITE HOUSE Congressional Relations Staff is arrogant and high-handed. Shot of REAGAN as DUKE speaks, sits ABSOLUTELY still, composure unruffled, as DUKE runs down a litany of strong criticism. REAGAN denies that it's true, that that criticism is the result of isolated incidents being blown out of proportion (evidently examples don't always stand for the whole?). Claims to be actively involved in overseeing his Congressional staff, unaware of any serious problems. 14.34.00-DUKE presses the issue, asks if REAGAN has delegated too much authority. REAGAN decides that a simple "no" is all the answer he needs to give. DUKE asks complex question, whether WHITE HOUSE actions undermine REPUBLICANS' efforts to make deals in CONGRESS with DEMOCRATS. REAGAN-takes pause, answers by example, argues that he has to draw lines about compromising on certain issues. 14.36.25-DUKE asks if more vetos are on the way. REAGAN says that he will veto any excessive APPROPRIATIONS bills. DUKE asks about the coming ELECTIONS, states that REPUBLICANS may lose seats in CONGRESS, asks how REAGAN will react if the DEMOCRATS gain a larger majority in the HOUSE. REAGAN pooh-poohs the concern, says that first term Presidents always lose support in midterm elections, exudes "can-do spirit". 14.38.08-DUKE brings up REAGAN'S battles with TIP O'NEILL, O'NEILL'S wish that REAGAN "Was a little more Irish and a little less Republican". REAGAN allows himself a chuckle, allows that his differences with O'NEILL are not personal, or even political, but "philosophical", alludes to his past belief in NEW DEAL liberalism, explains that he can't support that philosophy anymore, but "come six o'clock, we're friends". 14.39.03-DUKE asks if REAGAN ever wishes he had run for the SENATE instead of the PRESIDENCY. REAGAN denies ever considering the SENATE, EMPHATICALLY insists that he was "drafted" to run for Governor, and got into politics because others wanted him to, not because he personally wanted power (THIS IS A HUGE COMPONENT OF THE REAGAN CULT OF PERSONALITY, LAID OUT VERY SUCCINCTLY IN HIS OWN WORDS). 14.40.31-DUKE wraps up interview, thanks REAGAN. REAGAN says it's been his pleasure. Shot of REAGAN sitting silently after the end of the interview, keeps quiet until microphone is turned off, remarks "Now it's off to Camp David", shakes DUKE'S hand as technicians move into frame to undo microphones, 14.41.06--OUT
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LAWMAKERS - LM 012 - "Show Open"
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08.49.34-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 08.50.25-PAUL DUKE in studio. On program-new fiscal year, start of REAGAN budget cuts. Continued debate over sale of MILITARY RADAR system to SAUDI ARABIA, Effort to curb SPECIAL INTEREST groups operating in CONGRESS. REPUBLICANS taking to wearing buttons announcing a "new era" of economic progress. 08.51.05-LINDA WERTHEIMER intro report on CONGRESS working to finish APPROPRIATION BILL, race to secure temporary funding to prevent GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. 08.51.42-Shot of Rep. SYLVIO CONTE (R-MA) arguing in well of HOUSE for CONGRESS to get off the stick and pass the temporary funding. Shot of Rep. JAMIE WHITTEN (D-Miss.). Shot of TIP O'NEILL racing through procedural matters and a voice vote. WERTHEIMER v.o.-CONGRESS treated itself to a provision allowing CONGRESSMEN to deduct WASHINGTON living expenses from taxes. Shot of CONTE arguing that the deduction is fair, compares to the expense deductions given to the PRESS when they travel. Shot of packed JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING. WERTHEIMER v.o.-SENATORS granted themselves exemptions to the $25,000 limit on outside income. Shot of Rep. DAVID OBEY (D-WI), argues that the SENATE shouldn't criticize the HOUSE after that exemption. Shot of CONGRESSMEN in debate. Shot of REAGAN'S BUDGET DIRECTOR DAVID STOCKMAN, testifying to HOUSE COMMITTEE. STOCKMAN argues that REAGANOMICS is leading to balanced budget, CONGRESS must uphold the progress. Shot of Rep. JAMES JONES (D-OK), questioning STOCKMAN. STOCKMAN argues that REAGAN doesn't really want to cut AFDC, LUNCH SUBSIDIES, or STUDENT LOANS, just streamline the programs. Shots of REPUBLICAN congressmen in committee, include JACK KEMP and DELBERT LATTA. LATTA condemns the poor for demanding too much food stamps and subsidized housing. Rep. JONES says CONGRESS doesn't intend to continue with high deficits, LATTA demands votes and action to cut spending. JONES replies, "well, you lost the vote". 08.57.44-DUKE/WERTHEIMER in studio; discussion of the budgetary debates-circus in which CONGRESSMEN were able to pass perks for themselves without any recorded votes. DUKE asks why CONGRESSMEN don't vote publicly and openly for their pay raises, conclusion that it's bad politics. A
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08.59.01-DUKE intro report on REAGAN effort to push sale of MILITARY RADAR to SAUDI ARABIA. 08.59.26-Shot of Sen. JOHN GLENN, says he's disappointed that REAGAN is putting a blitz on the SENATE when he didn't spend time in advance to work out the details and compromise. Shot of SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE, Sen. JOHN TOWER (R-TX) chairs. TOWER opens meeting on SAUDI ARABIA RADAR deal. Shot of military leaders at witness stand, shot of SENATORS on bench. Shot of AIR FORCE general presenting slide show of fighter planes launching missiles, slide of list of AWACS (RADAR) capabilities. 09.00.20-Shot of Sen. HENRY JACKSON (D-WA), says that the presentation by the military makes the AWACS plane out to be a pile of junk, leading him to believe the presentation of REAGAN'S proposed sale is disingenuous. Shot of Defense Secretary CASPAR WEINBERGER, trying to make AWACS out to be a useful military item, but not so good that it would be dangerous if it fell into SOVIET hands. Shot of Sen. DAN QUAYLE, says that the sale as proposed will not be approved by SENATE. WEINBERGER says the sale is in U.S. national interest. QUAYLE argues that if there isn't compromise on the sale, the SENATE will never approve it. 09.02.09-Shot of messenger delivering envelope to office of Sen. CHARLES PERCY (R-IL), hands off to PERCY. Shot of Senators JACKSON and PERCY entering a committee hearing, committee taking seats. Discussion of compromise provisions on sale. Shot of AL HAIG at witness table. Shot of JOHN GLENN says that unless there is joint control of the AWACS planes with the SAUDIS, there is too much risk of the technology being stolen by Russkies. Shot of HAIG testifying, urging that SAUDIS will protect technology, it's vital to help them. GLENN continues to state his security concerns. 09.04.56-Shot of JOHN GLENN in office, says he won't vote for the sale unless SAUDIS agree to allow the U.S. joint control. Discusses scenario of real war in middle east, danger of SAUDI'S surrendering the technology to enemies. 09.05.35-DUKE in studio-REAGAN has been lobbying SENATORS. DISCUSSION with COKIE ROBERTS on MIDDLE EAST POLICY, prominence of ISRAEL in U.S. policy,
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09.06.37-ROBERTS intro report on CONGRESSIONAL ethics actions with regard to FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS with regard to established CAUCUSES in CONGRESS-laws only apply to individual members. 09.07.17-Shot of Rep. CHARLES WILSON (D-TX), says that it's politically important for a Congressman to be involved with caucuses that serve their constituents. Shots of a CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS meeting. ROBERTS v.o.-almost every major industry in U.S. has a CAUCUS in congress, ID's this caucus as the DEMOCRATIC STUDY GROUP, a formal group of LIBERAL DEMOCRATS. Shot of Rep. Speaking to caucus. Shot of group of BLACK CONGRESSMEN standing on CAPITOL STEPS, singing "we shall overcome". Shot of CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS meeting. Shots of a luncheon meeting of the ARTS CAUCUS-v.o.-dedicated to preserving NEA funding. 09.08.48-Shot of Rep. BOB EDGAR (D-PA), says that CAUCUSES give a focus to the ISSUES. Shots of congressmen in a Caucus meeting of Northeast/Midwest Coalition. Shot of Rep. CHARLES WILSON in office, says that the regional caucuses are excessively provincial, states that 20 Texans died in a heatwave and the Northeast/Midwest members didn't care, but "two Yankees froze to death and they went nuts". ROBERTS v.o.-WILSON felt he had to form a Caucus to compete, the CONGRESSIONAL SUNBELT COUNCIL, growth of CAUCUSES. 09.10.19-Shot of meeting of BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION, investigating various CAUCUSES. BGA leader, says that CAUCUSES can receive funds in ways that individual Congressmen can't, even taking money from foreign governments. Shot of BGA worker on phone, calling to confirm an interview with a Congressman. ROBERTS v.o.-CAUCUSES seen by some as a backdoor to influence-peddling, i.e. tourism industry gave hundreds of thousands to members of a caucus. 09.11.40-Shot of Rep. BOB EDGAR, says that CAUCUSES are not regulated enough. Shots of meeting of HOUSE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE. Shot of Rep. PATRICIA SCHROEDER standing outside CAPITOL, says that regulating CAUCUSES is overdue, legitimate caucuses suffer along with the influence-peddlers. Shot of BGA leader, says they don't want to abolish Caucuses, but to make sure they don't abuse their powers, prevent formation of CAUCUSES to serve outside LOBBYING INTERESTS. 09.13.00-DUKE/ROBERTS in studio; discussion of CAUCUSES, CONGRESS is "studying" issue, DUKE intro commentary by CHARLES McDOWELL. 09.14.06-McDOWELL, commentary on the sale of MILITARY RADAR PLANES to SAUDI ARABIA. Says that AWACS is a sophisticated military radar, making it perfect for a "kingdom out of the middle ages" like SAUDI ARABIA. Comments on the nature of the debate, with totally contradictory positions taken at different times by proponents of the sale. 09.16.04-DUKE-signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/Sponsor credits/PBS ID. N 09.18.28-OUT
LAWMAKERS - October 8, 1981
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Five Die In Alcatraz Jail Riot
Five Die In Alcatraz Jail Riot LS crowd gathered on shore overlooking Alcatraz Island, penitentiary. MS people squatting, looking through binoculars. Panning LS Alcatraz penitentiary. Mug shots of the three inmates who instigated & were killed in the Battle of Alcatraz: Bernard Paul Coy, Joseph Paul Cretzer (Joe Cretzer), and Marvin Franklin Hubbard (Marvin Hubbard). Various shots of Alcatraz during riot, police firing. Shots of police & possibly marines running outside Alcatraz. LS Alcatraz, smoke from fire rising. MS/CUs Federal Prison director James V. Bennett and Warden James A. Johnston walking on Alcatraz. MS prison guards being congratulated for their efforts; MS Associate Warden Edward Miller (E.J. Miller). TLS guardtower. WLS of the Rock with large luxury liner passing through San Francisco Bay.
Truman Dedicates Fordham Victory Bell
Truman Dedicates Fordham Victory Bell President Harry S. Truman dedicates the Fordham University's new victory bell. MS Harry Truman, wearing graduation cap & gown, walking with Father Gannon, then ringing bell. LS crowd gathered in campus quad. TLS Mr. Truman receiving honorary degree of Doctor of Law, Francis Cardinal Spellman & Cardinal Bernard Griffin watching. MS President Truman speaking: "Ignorance and his handmaidens, prejudice, intolerance, suspicion of our fellow men, breed dictators. And they breed war. Civilization cannot survive an atomic war. Nothing would be left but a world reduced to rubble. Gone would be man's hopes for decency. Gone would be our hope for the greatest age in mankind, an age which you and I know can harness atomic energy for the welfare of man and not for his destruction. And so we must look to education in the long run to wipe out ignorance which threatens catastrophe. Intelligent men do not hate other men just b/c their religion may be different or b/c their habits & language may be different or b/c their national origin or color may be different. It is up to education to bring about that deeper international understanding which is so vital to world peace."