LAWMAKERS, May 24, 1984
LAWMAKERS - LM 146 - "Capitol Building Restoration"
Linda Wertheimer, in studio, reports on progress of the Capitol Building restoration project and the fight between preservationists and advocates of adding new office space. Capitol Dome in scaffolding. U.S. House of Representative Clay Shaw (R-FL) discussing the preservation effort while walking by scaffolding on Capitol west wall. Different views of scaffolding, cracks in the sandstone, and Capitol Building. Washington Mall and Washington Monument. Rep. Shaw talks about the long fight to get to this point in the restoration process. American flag flying atop scaffolding. Rep. Vic Fazio (D-CA) argues for expanding the Capitol Building, citing taxpayer expense of the preservation effort versus new construction. Still image of the old Capitol Building dissolve to current Capitol Building under construction. George White, resident architect at the Capitol, describes the possibility of surprises in the restoration project. Rep. Shaw, standing next to scaffolding, believes that Capitol is the most historic building in the entire world because of the effects that decisions made in the building have made around the world. Capitol Building as viewed from wooded area.
LAWMAKERS - LM 146 - "Commentary"
Show host Paul Duke, in studio, introduces commentary by Otis Pike. Pike, seated in library setting, discusses Congressional deliberation over trivial matters often embodied in joint resolutions. He provides examples of particularly obscure joint resolutions.
LAWMAKERS - LM 146 - "Show End"
Host Paul Duke along with reporters Cokie Roberts and Linda Wertheimer in studio. Duke signs off. Closing credits rolling over a view of the Capitol Dome partially obscured by a water fountain. Transcript order information, WETA credit, sponsor credits, and PBS ID.