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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 11242 |
| Catalog #: | 490247 | |
| Clip Number: | 490247-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | LM 134 | |
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| Location: | Capitol and Environs, Misc. | |
| Year Shot: | 1984 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: United States, Congress | |
| Description: | 20.16.37--C/S Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (MINORITY LEADER), says it's frustrating for Republicans, and himself, to always be in the minority. C/S Rep. EDWARDS, says that being in the minority can still be effective, but is more difficult. Rep. CONABLE says being in the minority requires some deviousness and some patience. ROBERTS-the young CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS are not known for "indirection". Series of shots of Congressmen including NEWT GINGRICH. C/S CONABLE, says the young Republicans loathe Compromise, somewhat scornful of this attitude in legislation. Rep. EDWARDS says Compromise is the key to getting anything done. C/S Rep. MICHEL, says the Senior REPUBLICANS who are retiring are some of the best at reaching out to DEMOCRATS, it hurts his chances to win votes.
20.18.50-C/S Rep. EDWARDS, says you can't just walk away from the House, it's an institution that makes its mark on a person. CONABLE says he'll miss being in the middle of things. 20.19.31-ROBERTS-discussion of the youth of the REPUBLICANS left in Congress. DUKE-SERIES OF BRIEF REPORTS-Continued Budget deadlock. C/S Rep. JIM WRIGHT telling reporters that a TAX INCREASE can't wait, the DEFICIT must be reduced. TIP O'NEILL says he'll step down as Speaker if a Democrat is elected President and if that President would appoint him Ambassador to Ireland. Congress protests a decision by the Supreme Court to limit lawsuits for SEX DISCRIMINATION against UNIVERSITIES receiving federal aid. 20.20.38-TCR JUMPS-20.58.02 20.58.02--C/S Rep. MARCIE KAPTUR (D-OH) arguing that the Court has denied Women's rights. Another Congressman laments the potential of Educational opportunity for Women. DUKE-CONSERVATIVES launch campaign for a SCHOOL PRAYER AMENDMENT to the Constitution. C/S former HARLEM GLOBETROTTER MEADOWLARK LEMON testifying that his school prayer in North Carolina helped him. DUKE-Some in Congress pleased to see the Democratic process at work in New Hampshire Primary. 21.00.31-Commentary by Otis Pike on TV coverage of Elections and the Freedom of the Press issues. Why do the networks want to ruin the suspense by giving away the ending of elections too soon. Pike blames the media for trivializing the vote and discouraging voters from turning out. 21.02.25-DUKE-notices that previous report on Senate bean soup updated with report that the soup is rated low by nutritionists for excess calories and fat. Signs off Closing Credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID r21.08.44--OUT | |
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