LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
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LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER in studio-DUKE: today's program: CONGRESSIONAL decision on MX MISSILE program, controversy over PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS in PUBLIC SCHOOLS, an issue pitting LABOR against CONSUMERS.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
WERTHEIMER report on MX MISSILE. WERTHEIMER-HOUSE compromise, build 15 MISSILES instead of 30 sought by REAGAN.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
REAGAN giving speech from WHITE HOUSE press room, saying unless MX MISSILE is built, SOVIETS won't have incentive to return to ARMS CONTROL TALKS. Pullback shows press and camera crews filling the small auditorium. WERTHEIMER v.o.-MX advocates last year included prominent DEMOCRATS, who included a mandate for REAGAN to enter ARMS NEGOTIATIONS if MX MISSILE was built. Shot of Rep. LES ASPIN speaking in HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE. Shots of other CONGRESSMEN in HOUSE. Shot of ASPIN outdoors, says that in election year with no ARMS TALKS, the MX question is complicated for CONGRESSMEN. Shot of Rep. MAVROULES (D-MA) in front of CAPITOL BUILDING, says the MX issue is of "insane escalation" versus "rationality" in ARMS RACE. He hopes DEMOCRATS use the MX issue for political gain.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
Shot of activity on PODIUM of HOUSE CHAMBER. Shot of Rep. EDWARD MARKEY (D-MA) argues that REAGAN has failed his end of the bargain on ARMS CONTROL. Shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (Minority Leader) argues DEMOCRATS should not blame REAGAN for the failure of ARMS TALKS. Shot of Rep. LES ASPIN discussing compromise bill. Shot of other CONGRESSMEN arguing.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
Rep. PAUL SIMON (D-IL) argues that PENTAGON can't have everything it wants. Shot of PODIUM. Shot of Rep. MAVROULES calling for a vote. LES ASPIN outdoors, says that people didn't want to cancel the MX altogether until the SOVIETS entered ARMS TALKS.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
WERTHEIMER in studio-discussion of the upcoming legislative battles on MX. ROBERTS-introduces report on DOMESTIC CONTENT in the AUTO INDUSTRY.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
WALTER MONDALE speaking to AFL-CIO audience. MONDALE argues against JAPANESE protectionism. Shot of MONDALE supporters in LABOR audience, holding signs. Shot of padlock on fence, pan to show vacant AUTO PLANT, weeds sprouting in parking lot. Shot of large lot full of new TOYOTAS. WERTHEIMER v.o.-LABOR supports efforts to require minimum percentage of U.S. made parts in all autos sold in U.S., port cities who profit from trade with JAPAN oppose.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
Shot of GARY HART campaigning. Shot of Sen. Don RIEGLE (D-Mich.) in office, supports bill, says JAPAN closes its market to U.S. and costs U.S. jobs. Shot of woman, identified as rep. Of HONDA, standing in lot of HONDA, argues that HONDA is building 150,000 units in OHIO annually, the law is counter to HONDA'S free trade policy. Shot of Doreen BROWN, id d as rep of CONSUMERS FOR WORLD TRADE, argues PROTECTIONISM increases CONSUMER PRICES for all cars. Shot of new HONDA in showroom, on hood is a display of literature for ANTI-PROTECTIONIST lobbying.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
Shot of SENATE COMMITTEE session. Shot of Sen. BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR). PACKWOOD argues against PROTECTIONISM, WERTHEIMER v.o. notes that in OREGON, TRADE means local jobs. Shot of Sen. JOHN CHAFEE (R-RI), argues that DETROIT auto execs are making huge salaries, so the U.S. AUTO INDUSTRY can't really be hurting. CHAFEE suggests that AUTO WORKERS are "royalists of U.S. industry", quiet booing from audience. Shot of U.A.W. UNION leader testifying about danger facing U.S. AUTO INDUSTRY and U.S. labor.
LAWMAKERS, May 17, 1984
WERTHEIMER-LABOR support for bill might hurt MONDALE in long run. Shot of man, id'd as opponent of the bill, standing in shipping lot for new HONDAS. Says MONDALE probably knows that most Americans oppose the law. Shot of U.A.W. leaders, supporting MONDALE. Shot of REPORTERS interviewing U.A.W.