CONGRESS: WE THE PEOPLE
1981 - CONGRESS: WE THE PEOPLE - Foreign Policy
Frederick C. Dutton, Attorney and Lobbyist, says that U.S. President Ronald Reagan has the biggest influence on foreign policy. Zoom out from still photograph of airplane and adult Caucasian man writing notes on notecard; adult Caucasian male Air Force officer sitting next to him in Oval Office. Two adult Caucasian men in Oval Office going over posterboard content; one posterboard features Middle East map. National Security Advisor Richard Allen standing with a Congressman describing a meeting as "subtle arm twisting" and "dialogue". Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger with Pentagon officials at Congressional hearing. Military officer presenting a slide showing fighter jet and missile. Secretary of State Alexander Haig, testifying in Congressional hearing, says it's vital for Congress to support President Reagan's foreign policy. VS of Foreign Affairs Committee Congressmen, including U.S. House Representative, Clement Zablocki (D-WI).
1981 - CONGRESS: WE THE PEOPLE - Senator Robert Packwood
U.S. Senator Robert Packwood (R-OR) says U.S. President Ronald Reagan's presentation was strong.
1981 - CONGRESS: WE THE PEOPLE - Sale of AWACS
U.S. Senator John Glenn (D-OH) [on "MacNeill-Lehrer Report"] discusses the kinds of deals in military appropriations, judicial appointments and the like that U.S. President Ronald Reagan offered to Senators to support the sale of AWACS. Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker (R-TN) reporting on telephone to President Reagan that the Senate has voted to approve the sale of AWACS. American Jewish Committee President Hyman Bookbinder, says that the group lost the battle because President Reagan got so strongly involved. Norman Ornstein, standing in the lobby of the National Rifle Association, transitions from a story about lobbying for cause with plenty of resources to lobbying for cause, but with little to no resources, as with the group M.A.D.D.; plaque in BG.
1981 - CONGRESS: WE THE PEOPLE - M.A.D.D.
M.A.D.D. President, Candy Lightner, says that media exposure was the only way the group could grow without financial resources. Lightner speaking behind podium outside for M.A.D.D; reflection of adult Caucasian men and women in attendance on glass doors and windows behind Lightner.
1980s - CONGRESS: WE THE PEOPLE - M.A.D.D.
VS of Sydney Lamb caring for her quadriplegic infant who was injured by a drunk driver. She gives a speech about the frequency with which drunk drivers kill and maim people. M.A.D.D. President, Candy Lightner, speaking behind dais. U.S. House Representative Michael Barnes (D-MD). U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell (R-RI) with Lightner in a Congressional hearing room signing something on podium. Anti-Drunk Driving bill which was considered in the House. Rep. Barnes calling for laws to punish drunk drivers. Rep. Barnes leaving podium as Sen. Pell comes to podium. Adult Caucasian men and women attending the hearing; television cameras on tripods. M.A.D.D. newsletter with a photograph of U.S. President Ronald Reagan meeting M.A.D.D. members. Men and women standing in a line, participating in candlelight vigil at night. One candle lighting another. Women picketing the White House with signs before President Reagan assumed the Presidency. Lightner walking with sign: "My Daughter is Dead. Why?"
1980s - CONGRESS: WE THE PEOPLE - M.A.D.D.
M.A.D.D. President Candy Lightner describing the group's TV appearances. Men and women attending a ribbon-cutting for a M.A.D.D. center; over-sized scissors. Woman taking photograph. House Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX) with Lightner. Rep. Barnes says M.A.D.D. has done a good job of attracting media attention and getting people involved locally. U.S. House Representatives rostrum and well. Caucasian and African American Congressmen speaking. M.A.D.D. President Lightner testifying in Congressional hearing campaigning a national drinking age of 21. Congressmen and one Congresswoman on the dais' Congressman speaking. Lightner says having Rep. Barnes on her side is essential, and has led to more attention from Congress. Zoom out from computer to adult African American women sitting at computer terminals; host Ed Newman, standing in data processing room within the N.R.A. headquarters, wraps up by discussing the ingredients of successful lobbying, then signs off.