LAWMAKERS October 22, 1981
Paul Duke intro commentary.
Otis Pike commentary on subject of the budget debate, practice of making disguised budget cuts by delaying payments from year to year, paper shuffling by Congress to make themselves look good for elections.
Paul Duke in studio; signs off.
Closing credits roll over footage of Congressional Resolution to designate "National Mother-In-Law Day". Representative Robert Garcia (D - New York), defends Mothers-in-law against "old battleax" stereotypes. Other congressmen saluting their mothers-in-law. Many mother-in-law jokes are told.
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