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01.16.11-Sen. PAUL TSONGAS (D-MA) giving press conference, says that any DEMOCRAT who wants to be president in 1984 will probably work hard to get TED KENNEDY'S support. Exterior of Capitol on foggy day. C/S JOHN GLENN giving press conference, says that it's too early to tell what the effects of KENNEDY'S decision will be. C/S Sen. ALAN CRANSTON (D-CA), says that he's heard many of KENNEDY'S supporters say they will support him if KENNEDY won't run. C/S Sen. ERNEST HOLLINGS (D-SC) giving press conference. C/S Sen. GARY HART (D-CO). C/S Rep. MORRIS UDALL (D-AZ). C/S WALTER MONDALE taking podium to speak for a DEMOCRATIC candidate. 01.18.11-ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER-discussion of the stampede of Congressmen and Senators into the race. Relief by DEMOCRATS that they won't be hit over the head with TED KENNEDY'S alleged moral failings during the campaign and charges of "old liberalism". KENNEDY'S decision on "family obligation" might help his image later on. ROBERTS intro report on ORIENTATION WEEK for new Congressmen. 01.19.45-C/S MARCY KAPTUR at podium, C/S KAPTUR button on a suit lapel, Shots KAPTUR with voters at a campaign meeting. KAPTUR in office, discussing her election experiences, decision to run for office herself. V.o-the bad economy and the REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT'S support of REAGANOMICS were a prime opportunity. KAPTUR says her opponent held on to the end that REAGANOMICS was working and voters didn't buy it. Lists industries with high UNEMPLOYMENT in Toledo area. Shots of KAPTUR victory party. 01.21.53-Shot through window of Airport Terminal, JETLINER taxiing toward gate. M/S Rep. KAPTUR walking out of gate. Shot of KAPTUR and other Rookie Congressmen in a conference. V.o.-discussion of the business of Orientation week-hiring staff, securing office space, and getting committee assignments. KAPTUR in office, discusses her requests for committee assignment, says her background led toward the BANKING COMMITTEE, it's a way to work for JOBS as the voters wanted. Says she will stay in Congress as long as she can be effective. 01.23.35-WERTHEIMER-intro commentary. Commentary by Otis Pike, on "Lame Duck" Congresses. Notes that REAGAN left town on a South America trip, where he'll probably get friendlier reception than from HOUSE DEMOCRATS. 01.25.49-ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER sign off Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/Sponsor credits/PBS ID 01.27.48-OUT