LAWMAKERS
LAWMAKERS
WETA "LAWMAKERS" 4/07/1983 IN 20.00.02-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 20.00.58-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-on program-SENATE votes against REAGAN to limit DEFENSE SPENDING INCREASES. Other issues entail FOREIGN POLICY. Discussion of public opinion on issues. Sen. PETE DOMENICI (R-NM) a prominent figure in contradicting REAGAN'S budget priorities, reflects the wishes of his constituents. 20.02.15-M/S Sen. DOMENICI meeting constituents in NEW MEXICO. Shots of DOMENICI with SENIOR CITIZENS near Albuquerque, most praise DOMENICI as he shakes their hands, speaking some Spanish. Shots of Spanish-Colonial hotel building, dry desert with Sandia mountains in background, sagebrush. C/S DOMENICI discussing experiences of his father as an Italian immigrant. Stills of DOMENICI from childhood, adolescence, Albuquerque municipal political career. C/S Harry Kinney, Mayor of Albuquerque, discusses having to push DOMENICI to enter Politics. C/S DOMENICI at fundraiser, pullback focus on MARIACHI TRUMPET PLAYER, shots of DOMENICI gladhanding interspersed with shots of MARIACHI BAND. 20.05.10-Shots of DANCERS and DRUMMER in costumes of NAVAJO (?) NATIVE AMERICAN style. C/S of New Mexico DEMOCRATIC chairman, praises DOMENICI for being very involved with the constituency. Clip of "Face the Nation" with DOMENICI. C/S various New Mexico citizens praising DOMENICI'S intelligence and closeness to the people. M/S DOMENICI and colleague on sidewalk near WHITE HOUSE, entering WHITE HOUSE as MARINE GUARD opens door. Still of DOMENICI in meeting in White House with REAGAN and GEORGE BUSH. DOMENICI v.o.-his role in BUDGET DEBATE is to be a constructive critic of REAGAN'S plans. Shots of a SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING with DOMENICI presiding, C/S DOMENICI arguing that REAGAN wants too much DEFENSE SPENDING. C/S DOMENICI in office, says his constituents seem to feel good about the job he's doing in Senate. 20.07.38-M/S SMALL AIRPLANE on runway, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE members rolling out RED CARPET for DOMENICI'S arrival, DOMENICI greeting the Chamber members. WERTHEIMER standing in rural road in NEW MEXICO-says DOMENICI stays popular in a DEMOCRATIC state by getting a lot of projects funneled to the state. Shots of IRRIGATION CANALS, FARM MACHINERY used to maximize IRRIGATION efficiency, DOMENICI riding tractor with farmers. DOMENICI v.o.-he's a moderate, he stays in voter's favor by being mindful of home-state issues. 20.09.46-Shots of UNEMPLOYED MINERS PICKETING against MINERAL IMPORTS, hold signs saying "Imports Create Welfare Lines". Sen. DOMENICI meeting with picketers. C/S an older miner, says he's disappointed with DOMENICI'S performance. Another miner says DOMENICI is fair, but the state needs more liberal leaders. Shots of DOMENICI in meeting of POSTAL WORKERS. A worker expresses concern over PENSION reforms, says they consider DOMENICI as a friend in spite of his REPUBLICAN affiliation. DOMENICI tells workers he tries to do his best for New Mexico regardless of party. C/S DOMENICI in office, says he's concerned about the economy and employment. Shots of DOMENICI with SENIOR CITIZENS and UNEMPLOYED MINERS, other constituents.