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LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Introduction"
Linda Wertheimer of National Public Radio introduces her reportage on U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins. Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio introduces her reportage on the oldest and youngest members of U.S. Congress. Show host Paul Duke introduces reportage on the history of the “turf struggle” between the House and the Senate.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Opening"
"Lawmakers" opening sequence.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
Show host Paul Duke in studio with Linda Wetheimer and Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio. Duke introduces report on U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL), the oldest member of the House of Representatives; Pepper started his Senate career in 1936, serving until 1951, returning to the House of Representatives in 1963. Pepper represents Florida but is originally from Alabama; Duke mentions Representative Pepper’s recent visit to his home state of Alabama.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) greeting, shaking hands with elderly adult Caucasian men in Alabama; VO of Rep. Pepper discussing wanting to help people all his life, and how things have changed. Rep. Pepper posing with elderly adult Caucasian women. Rep. Pepper shaking hands with older Adult African-American male farmer wearing overalls.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Alabama & Claude Pepper"
VS rural and small town Alabama: abandoned shack with a rusted tin roof, dirt road, overgrown greenery; old gas station general store, vintage gas pumps, wood structure with tin roof, Coca-Cola sign; VO of U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) talking about growing up in rural Alabama; Rep. Pepper standing over a worn gravestone in cemetery; small town main street, pickup trucks, storefronts, adult African-American male pedestrians; Representative Pepper talking about hard times growing up; Rep. Pepper struggling to climb porch stairs of old wood shack.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Peppers (D-FL) speaking at political event, sign in BG reading “Retired Senior Volunteer Program;” Representative Peppers speaks passionately about the United States and its people; Representative Pepper affirms his pride in his Alabama roots.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) sitting in office, talking about the beginning of U.S. President Roosevelt’s New Deal era, discussing the heart of America and its citizens wanting to help their fellow man. Paul Duke interviews Rep. Pepper, brings up the 1950s when Representative Pepper was refereed to as “Red Pepper”; Rep. Pepper recalls the Red Scare, says he didn’t understand why he was targeted as a supporter of Communism.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) sitting in his office, recalling being defeated in the 1950 race for Florida Senator.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper presiding over House Committee hearing; elderly adult Caucasian woman with foreign accent speaking at hearing; VO Paul Duke discussing Rep. Pepper’s work as the Chairman of the House Committee on Aging. Rep. Pepper at Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) event, speaking for seniors citizens of the United States, referring to them as the “VIPs of America.”
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) conversing with elderly adult Caucasian man about the retirement age.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Pepper & Pres. Carter"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) at press event with U.S. President Jimmy Carter, speaking to President Carter about the passing of a bill to repeal the mandatory 65 retirement age for federal employees; President Carter jokes about Representative Pepper’s “youth.”
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) playing golf, hitting the ball goes into sand trap. Rep. Pepper playing golf with another elderly adult Caucasian man; VO Rep. Pepper joking about improving his golf score. VO narration of Paul Duke discussing Pepper’s advanced age, open-heart surgery, and hearing problem; despite his advanced age and health, Pepper refuses to retire.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) speaking at campaign event in support of keeping and strengthening Social Security benefits; shot of crowd, predominately Caucasian male and females, one holding a Local 834 labor union banner; Rep. Pepper calls for senior citizens to vote and defend Social Security.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. Claude Pepper"
Program host Paul Duke wraps up report on U.S. Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL). Duke discussing the changing demographics of Rep. Pepper’s Miami district, which now has a growing Cuban population that votes Republican. Duke questions whether the senior citizen vote will be enough to keep Pepper in office.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. John LeBoutillier"
Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio introduces report on the youngest member of the House of Representatives, John LeBoutillier (R-NY), age 29. Roberts discusses LeBoutillier’s conservative views and his initial tone when he first arrived in Washington, “hurling insults at the institution of Congress and its members;” Roberts discusses LeBoutillier’s verbal attacks on House Speaker Tip O'Neill.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. John LeBoutillier"
U.S. Representative John LeBoutillier (R-NY) speaking, refering to Democrats as “skunks.” Leboutillier refers to Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill as the “Big Skunk.” Leboutillier says “Speaker O’Neill has systematically done one of the most miserable jobs running Congress ever.”
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. John LeBoutillier"
Speaker of the House, U.S. Representative Tip O'Neill (D-MA) entering House floor; Cokie Roberts (VO) discusses U.S. Rep. John LeBoutillier comparing Speaker O'Neill to the budget, calling him “big, fat, and out of control.” House members, both Republican and Democrat, coming to O’Neill's defense and chastising LeBoutillier for his rude remarks and insults; U.S. Representative Paul Findley (R-IL) defending Speaker O'Neill, commending him for his conduct and rebuking LeBoutillier’s attack. Rep. Findley jokes about Speaker O'Neill being skinny. Rep. Anthony Toby Moffett (D-CT) defending Speaker O’Neill, rebuking Representative LeBoutillier’s attack.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. John LeBoutillier"
Cokie Robberts of National Public Radio interviewing U.S. Representative John LeBoutillier (R-NY) in his office. Representative LeBoutillier discusses his frustration with the short-sightedness of many members of Congress; Roberts mentions LeBoutillier calling Senator Charles H. Percy (R-IL) a “wimp.” LeBoutillier jokes about Senator Percy’s confused reaction to being called a “wimp.”
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. John LeBoutillier"
Cokie Roberts discusses how the brash attitude of U.S. Representative John LeBoutillier (R-NY) formed during his time at Harvard University. Shot of John LeBoutillier’s book “Harvard Hates America.” Shot of Harvard Newspaper article: “Harvard Hates LeBoutillier.” Representative LeBoutillier talking with voters (adult Caucasian man and women) on street.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. John LeBoutillier"
Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio interviews U.S. Representative John LeBoutillier (R-NY) says he thinks he won the 1980 election, as well as U.S. President Ronald Reagan, because the people wanted all of the “skunks” (Democrats, liberals) out of politics. LeBoutillier says that when he was running for office he saw a lot of people who were angry with politicians and that he will not become just another Congressman like all the rest. LeBoutillier says he did not come to Washington to win a popularity contest among his peers.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Rep. John LeBoutillier"
Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio wraps report on U.S. Representative John LeBoutillier (R-NY), discusses tough upcoming re-election battle, and Representative LeBoutillier under investigation for campaign funds. Roberts mentions the Republicans loss in the annual Congressional baseball game, Leboutillier as pitcher.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
Linda Wertheimer of National Public Radio introduces report on U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL). Wertheimer discusses Senator Hawkins' opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), refers to Senator Hawkins as the political opposite of her counterpart U.S. Representative Claude Peppers, but much like Peppers, Hawkins thrives on political combat.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) sitting in her office, discussing one of her campaign commercials which stated, “Send me to Washington and you’ll know that I’m there.” Senator Hawkins says she does believe that people know her presence in Washington.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) riding in a small chartered propeller airplane; taxiing on the runway.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) discusses her political relationship with U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) being sworn into the Senate.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) speaking at Senate Committee Hearing about a cab driver she met in Washington DC. Senator Hawkins seated at table with other Senators for hearing. VO narration of Linda Wertheimer discussing Senator Hawkins' work in the Senate Agriculture Committee to create cuts to the Food Stamp program.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) discusses welfare fraud, seeing people use Food Stamps to buy alcohol and tobacco; store clerks don’t seem to care.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL) discusses her failed luncheon with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture John Block; she partially blames luncheon staff.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
Linda Wertheimer (VO) discusses U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL), who despite being one of the only two women in the Senate, does not support feminism. Senator Hawkins speaking in Senate, says she wants it on record that some women holding meaningful roles in society believe that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is not the answer for the many ills women face.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
Linda Wertheimer (VO) says U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins labels herself as “feminine, but not a feminist.” Senator Hawkins and Linda Wertheimer of National Public Radio seated in an office for an interview; Hawkins discusses being a woman in politics; Wertheimer says Hawkins has been described as a “belle”; Hawkins laughs, says the term “belle” in reference to women is outdated; Senator Hawkins discusses being the first Senator with a husband, says the first question the media asked her husband was “who is going to cook your dinner?” Senator Hawkins discusses the conflicting portrayal of women in the media (domestic Vs. feminist); Wertheimer jokes telling Senator Hawkins that she sounds like a feminist; Hawkins laughs, says the term "feminist" is overused, is surprised by the “small town” mentality that still exists in America.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Sen. Paula Hawkins"
Linda Wertheimer of National Public radio concludes report on U.S. Senator Paula Hawkins (R-FL), discusses the historical importance of Senators Paula Hawkins and Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS), the first two women to be elected to the Senate entirely on their own-- prior, most widowed wives of Senators would be appointed to finish out the term of their husband. Wertheimer points out that the Senate is still a mostly male institution.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "House & Senate Rivalry"
Linda Wertheimer of National Public Radio introduces a report on the historic rivalry between the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Capitol Building"
Exterior shots of the U.S. Capitol Building from different angles.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "House & Senate Rivalry"
Norman Ornstein, WETA political editor, inside the U.S. Capitol Building, reporting on the rivalry between the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Ornstein discusses the room numbering in the Capitol, “H” being used for room numbers in the House side and “S” being used for numbers on the Senate side. Door to the Clerk of the House office and door to Senate Democratic Whip office.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "House & Senate Rivalry"
Norman Ornstein, WETA political editor, points out a room in the U.S. Capitol Building numbered “EF-100,” "EF" standing for "East Front"; this room sits in the center of the Capitol Building.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "House & Senate Rivalry"
Norman Ornstein, WETA political editor, inside room EF-100 of the U.S. Capitol Building. Ornstein points out identical U.S. House of Representative and Senate sides of room EF-100. Ornstein discusses the uniqueness of room EF-100; zoom in on historical illustration of the Capitol Building.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "House & Senate Rivalry"
VS members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate seated at conference tables to discuss legislation. Norman Ornstein (VO) discusses the House and Senate feud had over where to meet in the Capitol; the House did not like going to the Senate side and the Senate did not like going to the House side; for a century when the House and Senate Appropriation Committees needed to meet, they would meet on the Senate side of the Capitol Building.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "House & Senate Rivalry"
WETA political editor Norman Ornstein inside room EF-100 of the U.S. Capitol Building; Ornstein discusses the history and creation of Room EF-100, grounded in a feud between House of Representatives Chairman Clarence Cannon (D-MO) and President pro tempore of the Senate Carl Hayden (D-AZ) over where the House and Senate Appropriation committees would meet. Ornstein points out the symmetrical furnishings on the House and Senate sides of room, further discusses the feud between Rep. Cannon and Sen. Hayden, mentions the relationship between the House and Senate is not as heated as it once was. Ornstein leaves room EF-100.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Washington D.C. Tourism"
Cokie Roberts of National Public Radio introduces "Summer in the U.S. Capital" segment with commentator Charles McDowell. McDowell discusses tourism in the U.S. capital, says tourists are refreshing for DC.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Washington D.C. Tourism"
Interior shot of the U.S. Capitol Dome. Charles McDowell (VO) discusses tourism in the capital. Groups of tourists inside Capitol Building; tourists being led by adult Caucasian male and female tour guides; paintings and statues; t-shirts worn by tourists, graphics including “I never get lost because everyone tells me where to go,” “Boy Scouts of America,” “USA,” “Hawaii,” “I Love Milwaukee,” “I’d Rather be in Rochester,” etc; adult Caucasian father with his son and daughter, children.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "Closing"
Host Paul Duke concludes commentary piece on tourism in Washington, DC, closes show with Cokie Roberts and Linda Wertheimer of National Public Radio.
LAWMAKERS - LM 059 - "End Credits"
Exterior of U.S. Capitol Building with end credits