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WETA "THE LAWMAKERS"
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DUKE introduce report by COKIE ROBERTS on political fallout from the FAILURE OF REAGANOMICS.
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COKIE ROBERTS - REPUBLICANS are taking heat for deficit, high interest rates.
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Shot of TRENT LOTT gloating about getting the REAGAN BUDGET passed. Shot of a DEMOCRAT rep. Complaining about losing on the budget debate. Shots of CONGRESSMEN in debate, include DELBERT LATTA (R-OH) and TIP O'NEILL. Shot of Rep. RICHARD BOLLING calling REAGAN'S pressure on CONGRESS to pass budget "excessive". Shot of Rep. JIM WRIGHT argues against REAGAN BUDGET.
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Shot of Rep. JOHN ERLENDORN (R-IL), claiming that the days of "tax and spend" Democrats are over. Shot of REAGAN wrapping up a WHITE HOUSE luncheon speech. Shot of REAGAN at a Press conference, laughing. Shot of REAGAN amidst a crowd of REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMEN. Shot of Rep. BILL HEFNER (D-NC), says that young Congressmen were easily overwhelmed by REAGAN'S media blitz for the budget.
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Shot of TIP O'NEILL in Speaker's office, hair disheveled, says he has never seen a man as popular as REAGAN at the moment. Shot of O'NEILL speaking to HOUSE, asks if the CONGRESS should be so easily persuaded by REAGAN. Shot of O'NEILL in speaker's office, making phone call, congratulating REAGAN on getting the BUDGET passed. Shot of REAGAN over long buffet table, speaking to crowd of SENATORS. Close up of REAGAN speaking to Senators.
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Shot of Rep. BILL HEFNER (D-NC), says that REAGAN will have a hard time convincing people to cut the DEFENSE budget, because neither REPUBLICANS nor CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS will approve. Shot of TRENT LOTT, says that he thinks there are possible cuts in DEFENSE. Shots of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL in office, giving press conference. Says that the REPUBLICANS in CONGRESS can approve budget cuts without repercussions if they let REAGAN take responsibility, discussion of LINE-ITEM VETO.
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DUKE/ROBERTS in studio, discussion of how CONGRESS now seems willing to let REAGAN hold power, the youth and inexperience of CONGRESS. REPUBLICANS panicking because home district voters are upset with budget cuts. Speculation about REPUBLICANS losing seats in next elections.