Lawmakers, March 22, 1984
Lawmakers, March 22, 1984
Lawmakers, March 22, 1984. Paul Duke gives several brief reports.
Lawmakers, March 22, 1984
Paul Duke reports on drive for School Prayer was turned down in the Senate. Senator Gary Hart (D - Colorado) crossing Capitol parking lot to enter building for the vote. He is swamped by reporters. All 100 Senators on hand to vote. Paul Duke says supporters of School Prayer vow to fight again, but opponents, are confident that it won't return as an issue this year. Lowell Weicker (R - Connecticut) seated in front of bookcase, microphones. The issue is not going to go away, but I think that the matter of social issues has crested with this particular vote.
Lawmakers, March 22, 1984
Paul Duke reports the Meese confirmation for Attorney General prompted a discussion on the House Floor. Democrats saying that the administration s ethics will be an issue in the 1984 campaign. Representative Tony Coelho (D - California), at podium, This same President, who has deliberately placed religion and morality on the front burner of this election campaign, obviously has a moral blind spot when it comes to his closest aides and country club cronies. President Reagan may have this moral blind spot, but the American people certainly do not. Election day is Judgment Day, Mr. President." Paul Duke comments Rep. Tony Coelho happens to be chair of House Democratic Campaign Committee, which is also sponsoring a TV ad aimed at Reagan s "Moral Blind Spot".
Lawmakers, March 22, 1984
Paul Duke reports, In 1950's and '60's, 3 major Civil Rights bills were approved by Congress. One major lobbyist was Clarence Mitchell who died this week. Was so involved on the HILL that he was called "101st Senator."
Lawmakers, March 22, 1984
Paul Duke reports it was disclosed that the Pentagon was seeking to augment its $139 mil. Music Budget by less than 1 percent. Rep. Tom Downey, head of Congressional Arts Caucus pleased at the small increase requested. Representative Thomas Downey (D - New York) seated, home setting, They re only asking for an $800,000 increase this year and that s to my ears.
Lawmakers, March 22, 1984
Shot of red-jacketed Marine band playing a Sousa march in an outdoor amphitheater.