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20.25.13-C/S of a burly man, identified as UNEMPLOYED COAL MINER, says his wife told him about being invited to Washington by Senator JOHN HEINZ, he thought she was nuts. M/S man, name TOM SAMEK, entering Senate Committee chamber, sitting to testify, taking seat at request of BOB DOLE. Shots of members of SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Samek discusses a financial bind after losing his HEALTH INSURANCE and having to buy an extension play to cover his wife's pregnancy. C/S Sen. DAVID DURENBERGER (R-MN) proposing a government subsidized plan for HEALTH INSURANCE with a small client payment. The miner says the numbers DURENBERGER proposes will be great until his unemployment benefits run out and he has no income at all. DOLE sympathizes. 20.58.20--M/S DAVID STOCKMAN testifying to the committee. C/S Sen. JOHN HEINZ relating the miner's story to STOCKMAN. Says the BUDGET had better include emergency aid. C/S STOCKMAN arguing that the UNEMPLOYED aren't that bad off, and many in fact have high incomes (yeah, right, you twit). C/S Sen. HEINZ, says that Congress is allowed to dictate the amounts of any program if it also devises the means to finance it. STOCKMAN concurs. DUKE v.o.-it's a dilemma because no legislators want to increase TAXES or the DEFICIT. C/S Sen. HEINZ, says that UNEMPLOYMENT is hurting people who have been homeowners, taxpayers, and law-abiding citizens, must be helped. 21.00.42-DUKE-The Senate approved the DOLE/DURENBERGER plan for almost $2 BILLION in INSURANCE PROTECTION plans.
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ROBERTS-intro report on new House Committee on Children and Families meeting. 21.01.16-C/S of ten-year old boy who looks like Bobby Brady adjusting microphone to testify to Congressional committee. Has trouble getting the mic down to the right height. His statement says kids are concerned about the news. A ten-year-old girl testifies that kids are concerned about war and "blowing up the world", says countries should agree to get along, the money for arms could go to schools. Children are the future, etc. Another girl asks if the world "has to be like this". Shots of kids entering the committee chamber. C/S GEORGE MILLER (D-CA), says that kids will bring the problems and issues right up to Congress. C/S Rep. DAN MARRIOTT (chair of the committee) says CHILDREN and FAMILIES should be top priority. 21.03.30-M/S group of African-American children, approx. age 10, waiting to testify. Pan over chamber of committee, the floor is literally covered with the little rugrats. A girl with southern accent reads statement (sounds like it was written by her teacher or her mom) about unemployment. Another girl says inflation should be fixed by price controls and companies shouldn't be allowed to raise their prices whenever they feel like it. A girl asks why the government makes more bombs if it says it wants peace. 21.05.06-C/S Rep. J.J. PICKLE (D-TX) in office, says that committee meetings like the one with all the kids are an insult to the committees that do the hard work of legislating, are unnecessary. C/S Rep. MILLER in office, denies that LIBERALS are trying to grandstand on CHILDREN'S ISSUES through the COMMITTEE ON YOUTH, CHILDREN, and FAMILIES. C/S Rep. MARRIOTT, says he learned that he might have to spend more time with his kids. C/S Rep. MILLER, says he could see the fathers on the committee wondering if they were active enough in their kids' lives. Gives a debatable theory of EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT. 21.07.24-DUKE-intro commentary. 21.07.42-Commentary by Otis Pike, discusses the BISHOPS COUNCIL resolution on NUCLEAR ARMS RACE, compares to the House debate on NUCLEAR FREEZE, both groups doing a lot of preaching and using ridiculous parliamentary tactics. 21.09.48-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits [over groundlevel shot of red TULIPS with Capitol in background, MAGNOLIA blossoms, CHERRY TREES, more flowers in various D.C. settings] /transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 21.12.48--OUT
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20.09.53-Rep. FRED BOUCHER (D-VA) in March 1983 debate on JOBS BILL. Rep. DELBERT LATTA (R-OH) questions how many people will really be helped, if the cost of the bill is worth it. M/S REAGAN giving WHITE HOUSE press conference, trying to take credit for the JOBS BILL. ROBERTS v.o.-disc. provisions of BILL. C/S Sen. ROBERT BYRD (D-WV) says that a heavily industrial state like his, so dependent on one industry, needs more help. C/S Sen. J. RANDOLPH (D-WV), says many parts of West Virginia aren't experiencing any recovery. GRAPHIC of outline of West Virginia, titles show UNEMPLOYMENT and federal aid stats. 20.11.47-M/S of Welcome sign for Wheeling, WV, badges of LIONS CLUB, KIWANIS, ROTARY, etc. on sign. Shot of a choir singing, pullback shows the scene: reopening ceremony for a BRIDGE that will be fixed with FEDERAL JOBS BILL funds. Pan up to show old stone arch of bridge entrance. C/S Wheeling Mayor in office, says bridge was once the gateway to the entire West. Shots of pedestrians walking toward bridge span. Shot of a soupkitchen volunteer, says that the problems in COAL and STEEL have hopefully bottomed out, but she doesn't see it getting better. Shots of people eating in SOUP KITCHEN. Shots of old FACTORIES on banks of OHIO RIVER. Shot of sign on window identifying the local UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE. 20.13.06-Clerk in UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE reviewing a man's case, shot of overstuffed files. Shot of a clerk, says people aren't sure the JOBS BILL will work, have to wait and see. Shot of an UNEMPLOYED MAN, approx. age 40, says his UNION predicted no jobs for nine months. Shot of Wheeling City Manager, says it's his job to try to get the funds to start work. Shots of the City Manager presenting a pitch to a Government agency. Shot of Rep. of NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE explaining his agency's criteria for selecting projects for funding. C/S another Wheeling city official, says that the city has a hard time in getting new projects approved. C/S city manager with Ohio River in background, says he really has to hustle to go and get projects. Shots of Wheeling city streets. Shot of city manager discussing prospects for adding JOBS. C/S Rep. ALAN MOLLOHAN (D-WV) with Wheeling homes in background, says there's no way a government program can give everyone a job. C/S Wheeling City manager, says even short-term employment is worth something.
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 5/19/1983 IN 20.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 20.00.57-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-Senate considers IMMIGRATION REFORM, House not likely to approve it, WILLIAM RUCKELSHAUS approved to head ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Both Houses negotiate the BUDGET debate. A profile on BOB DOLE and report on approval for building of MX MISSILE. 20.02.18-C/S REAGAN giving White House Press conference, congratulates the "bipartisan" approval of the MX "PEACEKEEPER" MISSILE by appropriations committees. Side angle medium shot of REAGAN showing the press corps in room. C/S Rep. TOM DOWNEY (D-NY) in front of Capitol, says that in addition to CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS, some "good Democrats" have gon over to REAGAN'S side on the MX MISSILE. He thinks it's wasteful and dangerous. M/S Rep. LES ASPIN (D-WI) with Rep. ROBERT MICHEL speaking to press outside White House. C/S ASPIN, says he would not have voted for the proposed MX plan, but it's the best plan possible. M/S ASPIN, DICK GEPHARDT, and AL GORE in a "backroom" meeting, counting committee votes for the MX plan. ROBERTS v.o.-this group of "moderate to liberal" Democrats has been trying to lobby other DEMOCRATS to support the MX MISSILE. C/S ASPIN in office, says the MX is neither good nor bad in itself, but the SCOWCROFT COMMISSION recommendation to deploy the MX should influence the SOVIETS to move toward ARMS CONTROL 20.04.36-L/S ASPIN exiting Capitol, pan follow ASPIN down steps and across street. ROBERTS v.o.-ASPIN had been critical of MILITARY BUILDUP and fought for the NUCLEAR FREEZE, his switch is puzzling to colleagues. C/S Anne McBride, lobbyist against MX for COMMON CAUSE. Says the switch was a total surprise. C/S Rep. ROBERT MATSUI (D-CA), says he's surprised by ASPIN, maybe ASPIN began negotiating with REAGAN too soon. C/S Rep. DOWNEY, says he jokes with ASPIN that the MX is going to be renamed the "Les Aspin-Al Gore-Norm Dicks Memorial First Strike Warhead". He thinks the mistake is tragic. M/S ASPIN meeting with group of people. ROBERTS v.o.-these people all have MISSILE SILOS on their property. One older woman gets very agitated that she doesn't want the MX on her property. C/S of a priest who was part of the group, says he disagrees with Aspin and hopes he will change his mind. C/S a Woman id'ed by titles as Anti-MX activist, says she wonders if ASPIN is being bought out. 20.06.36-C/S ASPIN in meeting with a colleague, trying to line up votes for the MX. C/S Rep. DOWNEY, says LIBERALS don't "love to hate" the MX, but believe that ARMS CONTROL is not served by building more weapons. C/S Rep. DAN GLICKMAN (D-KS), says that ASPIN'S support makes it easier for Democrats to vote for the MX. C/S Rep. MATSUI, says ASPIN'S support is good for REAGAN. M/S ASPIN and colleagues in office meeting, AL GORE entering. M/S ASPIN in office, interviewed by ROBERTS, who asks whether ASPIN believes all the dire predictions made by REAGAN about the ARMS RACE and SOVIET SUPERIORITY/AMERICAN VULNERABILITY. ASPIN says he's been convinced after a long time that REAGAN believes it to be true [never really answers the question, whether ASPIN believes REAGAN].
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20.08.42-ROBERTS-discussion of the confused issue of war, peace, and arms, role of MX MISSILE proponents in clouding the issue. WERTHEIMER-the BANK INDUSTRY LOBBY has successfully gotten the HOUSE to repeal TAX LAW requiring withholding of INTEREST and DIVIDEND INCOME. Discussion of the contentiousness of the issue. Discussion of the BUDGET DEBATE process. TAX INCREASES and the DEFICIT are key points of contention. Intro profile of BOB DOLE and his influence in the Senate. 20.11.15-M/S of GERALD FORD at 1976 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION, announcing his pleasure at having BOB DOLE as running mate, DOLE stands behind FORD. M/S DOLE at campaign dinner, says he want to be Vice-President because "it's indoor work and no heavy lifting". L/S GERALD and Mrs. FORD on podium at Convention. DOLE v.o.-FORD wanted him to take the low road in the campaign when they fell behind CARTER. CLIP of Vice Presidential Debate, DOLE mentions the totals of wounded in "DEMOCRAT WARS" (his count includes WORLD WAR II as a "Democrat War", although the Civil war that would have resulted from four more years of HOOVER would no doubt have been bloodier). WALTER MONDALE in debate responds that DOLE has richly earned his reputation as a hatchet man. 20.12.47-DOLE in office, reminisces that the bad publicity from the 1976 campaign didn't hurt him too badly in the long run. Shot of REAGAN supporters cheering the 1980 ELECTION RESULTS. M/S HOWARD BAKER and wife at press conference, celebrating the REAGAN landslide. Shot of sign over door of Senate Chamber. Shots of SENATE REPUBLICANS in conference, Shot of DOLE walking into Senate Chamber. M/S DOLE in office, tells of his appointment to be chair of FINANCE COMMITTEE, pressure of replacing Democrat RUSSELL LONG in commmittee. C/S LONG in front of Capitol, says that he answered the call of "Mr. Chairman" out of habit in the first rollcall in committee. M/S DOLE and LONG in committee hearing.
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20.14.40-Shot of session of SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE, Shot of door closing on session of Committee REPUBLICANS. C/S Sen. BILL BRADLEY in hallway, disapproving of REPUBLICANS making TAX POLICY without consulting DEMOCRATS. M/S DOLE gaveling committee hearing to order. M/S Sen. RUSSELL LONG on panel, bemoaning the REPUBLICANS' acting without DEMOCRATIC involvement, saying he pities DOLE to have to take blame for TAX INCREASES. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DEMOCRATS were happy to let DOLE and REPUBLICANS take blame for 1982 tax increases before the ELECTIONS. Shots of DOLE chairing joint budget committee session, M/S a horde of LOBBYISTS entering the chamber, milling around. DOLE v.o.-he tries to protect the committee from lobbyists. M/S DOLE chairing meeting, makes some cutting jokes. 20.17.30-Series of C/S of Committee members on panel all looking very grim, DOLE v.o.-humor is essential to keep perspective on things. M/S DOLE entering chamber for ELIZABETH DOLE'S confirmation hearings. M/S BOB/ELIZABETH DOLE at witness table in hearings, DOLE makes some jokes. Shot of committee hearing, shots of Senator's office with large piles of mail. C/S DOLE speaking to banker's convention, rails angrily at BANKERS for opposing one of his policies. C/S rep. of AMERICAN BANKING ASSOCIATION in office, says that DOLE is a tough opponent, and is known to carry a GRUDGE, but he doesn't think DOLE is a petty man. C/S Sen. ROBERT KASTEN (R-WI), says he'd rather be with DOLE than against him. Banking rep. says that other Senators need to watch their step in dealing with DOLE. C/S KASTEN, downplays the rivalry and grudges attributed to DOLE. C/S DOLE in office, says that he doesn't keep a shitlist of Senators who defeat his programs. 20.21.00-C/S Sen. BILL BRADLEY, says DOLE has mellowed out since 1976, it's universal among Senators to have the urge to cut down their adversaries, but he's never seen DOLE get out of control. C/S Sen. NANCY KASSEBAUM (R-KS), says she doesn't think DOLE deserves his bad reputation. C/S Sen. RUSSELL LONG, says that DOLE has mellowed out to be an experienced statesman. Shots of RUSSELL, KANSAS, where DOLE is announcing for 1980 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. C/S DOLE announcing candidacy, crowd cheers. Shots of DOLE shaking hands with people in Russell. C/S DOLE in office, says he's thought about running in 1984, but he thinks REAGAN is going to stick around. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DOLE thinks his position could showcase him as an effective leader. 20.23.02-C/S Sen. KASSEBAUM, says DOLE would be strong candidate if REAGAN doesn't run. C/S BILL BRADLEY, says DOLE has been an effective leader in finance committee and worked hard to build consensus. C/S Sen. LONG, calls DOLE the "most effective" Senate Committee chair. L/S DOLE walking down Capitol steps. DOLE v.o.-regardless of politics, voters admire someone who can make things happen. C/S DOLE. 20.24.00-DUKE-intro commentary. Commentary by Otis Pike, on the Senate budget debate, notes the fact that Senate Chaplain has been praying for the Senate Budget Committee to pass a budget. 20.26.03-DUKE remarks on commentary, signs off. Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID
Time Lapse Flowers (Can 2 of 3)
128-1 California poppy opening (col. pos, b/w neg, b/w print) 128-2 CU California Poppy (b/w neg andprint) 128-4 Yellow flower (color neg.) 128-7 Garden Time lapse flower (b/w neg.) 128-8 Time lapse flower (b/w neg.) 128-9 Time lapse (b/w neg.) 128-10 time lapse flower (b/w neg.)
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 5/26/1983 IN 20.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title seqence 20.00.58-PAUL DUKE-on program: victories for REAGAN on MX MISSILE, both houses approving development funds. Reports on BUDGET DEBATE and INSURANCE REFORM. LINDA WERTHEIMER-more backroom negotiations on BUDGET to seek a compromise. DUKE-intro. Guest Sen. SLADE GORTON, intro report on MX MISSILE, previously considered dead because Congress couldn't agree on a basing plan for deploying the missile, ridiculing REAGAN'S previous "densepack" plan. 20.02.07-C/S Rep. JOSEPH ADDABBO (D-NY) in debate, says the MX MISSILE plan is wasteful, the Air Force doesn't even know where to put the missile. Rep. ED MARKEY (D-MA) in debate, rips the "densepack" plan for the MX. Rep. MARTY RUSSO (D-IL) says any Congressman who votes for the MX should see him for a deal on the Brooklyn Bridge. DUKE v.o.-the criticism led REAGAN to set up a commission to study possibly deployment of the MX MISSILE. M/S panel of commission with chair BRENT SCOWCROFT in center. DUKE v.o.-the commission advocated putting the missiles in existing silos. C/S REAGAN seated with Rep. JIM WRIGHT (Majority Leader), shots of a meeting of REAGAN with Congressional leaders and PENTAGON BRASS. DUKE-DEMOCRATS found the SCOWCROFT plan more palatable, especially since REAGAN promised more flexibility in ARMS NEGOTIATIONS with Soviet Union. 20.03.12-C/S Rep. NORMAN DICKS (D-WA), says that there must be "bipartisan" unity, Congress should vote for SCOWCROFT COMMISSION plan. C/S Rep. J.J. PICKLE (D-TX), says REAGAN ADMINISTRATION is cooperating, Congress should meet the administration halfway. C/S Rep. LES ASPIN (D-WI), says the Scowcroft commission plan is part of comprehensive plan of arms control and foreign policy. C/S AL GORE in debate, says that Congress must be in line with REAGAN on "strategic policy". C/S a congressman, attacks DEMOCRATS for switching their positions, says the new MX plan is worse than the old one. C/S Rep. ED MARKEY, says the Reagan administration wants to spend $20 BILLION for 100 "sitting duck" missiles, as REAGAN proposes new basing modes for MX MISSILE, each is more irrational than the next. Jokes that maybe next REAGAN will propose housing the MX MISSILE in Disneyland [wouldn't be inappropriate, really]. 20.06.07-C/S Rep. BYRON DORGAN (D-ND), says that he knows the difference between a "bargaining chip" and a COW CHIP, anyone in Congress who votes for the MX ought not be trusted with the taxpayer's money. C/S Rep. LES AUCOIN (D-WI) says he's disappointed that DEMOCRATS have given in to REAGAN on the MX for a mere promise of sincerity in Arms Negotiations. C/S Rep. MARKEY, ridicules the idea that voting for the MX will get REAGAN to pursue ARMS CONTROL. C/S Rep. TOM DOWNEY (D-NY) lists REAGAN'S lousy record on ARMS CONTROL, says there's no reason to believe that new missiles will change it. Attacks CASPAR WEINBERGER and others in Administration for an excessively macho stance on ARMS CONTROL. 20.07.55-M/S House podium with Tip O'Neill, others. Graphic with titles shows the vote, with the MX MISSILE being approved by House. C/S LES ASPIN, C/S DICK GEPHARDT, says he understands why other DEMOCRATS mistrust REAGAN, but if the administration doesn't get serious about ARMS CONTROL, Congress can change it's mind.
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20.08.37-DUKE-the Senate also approved the MX resolution, with 12 SENATE DEMOCRATS voting for the MX. Discussion with WERTHEIMER about the electoral influences on the vote-fear that REPUBLICANS can blame DEMOCRATS for being soft on ARMS RACE in 1984, but some DEMOCRATS also feel that it's advantageous to oppose REAGAN'S warlike tendencies [anagram time: Ronald Wilson Reagan=Insane Anglo Warlord]. DUKE-if it is built, the MX will be sure to increase the DEFICIT. Intro guest Senator SLADE GORTON (R-WA), influential player in BUDGET DEBATE. GORTON says it should be possible to build a center coalition for a budget, Congress is obligated to do something. Discussion of the lines of the coalition. 20.11.35-Discussion DUKE/GORTON on the prospects of REAGAN approving the Congressional budget. GORTON optimistic, says REAGAN usually bids hard and bargains down in the process. Discussion of REPUBLICANS' unwillingness to join the DEMOCRATS. GORTON says the House budget plan was partisan and unfair. Discussion of the coalition-building process and compromises-Delaying the major TAX INCREASES for three years, to delay DEFICIT CUTTING to try to speed ECONOMIC RECOVERY. 20.15.38-GORTON talks about how he justifies the crazy haggling and political maneuvering to his constituents-says that he frames the question in terms of doing the best thing for the country and for jobs and the economy. DUKE-intro report on battle between WOMEN'S GROUPS and INSURANCE INDUSTRY over DISCRIMINATION in INSURANCE RATES. Women's vote gives the rich INSURANCE LOBBY more trouble than in the past. 20.16.58-C/S George Bernstein, INSURANCE INDUSTRY attorney, says that all the INDUSTRY has to do is get "the facts" to the public to convince Congress to take its side. COKIE ROBERTS reporting. C/U page with text of bill to ban DISCRIMINATION in INSURANCE RATES, v.o. desc. Of provisions of bill, Women's groups protesting differences in RATES, COVERAGE, and PENSIONS for Women. Shots of a congressional hearings, with group of women testifying and a bunch of SUITS looking on nervously from the audience. C/S Rep. NORMAN LENT (R-NY), argues that if women don't want to have INSURANCE adjusted due to longer life spans, they should be willing to give up cheaper AUTO INSURANCE RATES for women. A WOMEN'S BUSINESS GROUP representative answers that the issue is CIVIL RIGHTS more than INSURANCE, and JUSTICE should be the principle.
Explosions
129-3 Dynamite detonation (b/w pos. and neg.) 129-4 dynamite explosion (b/w pos. and neg.) 129-9 Dynamite explosion (color neg.)
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20.18.19-INSURANCE INDUSTRY lawyer says that WOMEN'S GROUPS have undue influence over Congress, Congress is afraid to oppose the bill even though they know it's bad. ROBERTS-WOMEN'S GROUPS contend that women pay more in a lifetime for all forms of INSURANCE, INSURANCE COMPANIES arguing that changing would hurt their business. Shot of mailing machine with envelopes passing through it, part of INSURANCE INDUSTRY DIRECT MAIL LOBBYING CAMPAIGN. C/S of an INSURANCE LOBBYIST says that DIRECT MAIL will inform the public. C/Us of letters sent to citizens to promote fear of the new bill, flip through stack showing that the INSURANCE INDUSTRY has created personalized sample letters for people to simply sign and send [an industry with enough money to pull this off is worried about "going out of business"???]. The INSURANCE LOBBYIST says this will make it easy for people to feel comfortable in addressing their congressman. 20.20.15-C/S INSURANCE INDUSTRY LAWYER, says the campaign is good and honest, not a corporate lobbying blitz. C/S a man ID'ed as resident of Virginia. Says that the mailing was "nicely packaged junk mail". Shots of the man's letter, personalized and addressed to his congressman. ROBERTS v.o.-the man didn't like the letter, and couldn't even figure out where it was coming from. C/U shows that the letter is deceptively signed with a woman's name, rather than identified as INSURANCE INDUSTRY mailing. C/S the man, says he's decided that the woman doesn't really exist, but ROBERTS says that she does. 20.21.15-C/S NANCY HARIGAN (the woman in question) giving press conference, identifies herself as chair of "committee for fair insurance rates". C/S HARRIGAN discussing the targeting of the letter campaign. C/S Rep. DENNIS ECKART (D-OH) in office, says the campaign amounts to intimidation and misrepresentation, will lead to intransigence on issue. C/S Rep. NORMAN LENT (R-NY) says that a Congressman getting a letter "from his constituents" is not blackmail, says the letters are "the highest tradition of American Democracy". Shots of piles of letters in an office. C/S Rep. W.J. "BILLY" TAUZIN (D-LA), says mail in volume is always persuasive on an issue. C/S Sen. BOB PACKWOOD, says that his colleagues will deny being influenced by mass mailings, but the weight of 15,000 postcards or letters is tough to resist. 20.23.48 ****TCR JUMPS*** 20.35.00-DUKE-Intro Commentary ***TCR JUMP*** 20.24.07-Commentary by Charles McDowell on BUDGET. The process is so arcane and convoluted that the public disregards it and it's hard to see the importance of the budget. Argues that the BUDGET PROCESS is a good idea to force consideration of the BUDGET as a whole, rather than adding up bills. Should force Congress to be responsible and the President to submit to some checks. 20.25.58-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID. 20.27.50--OUT
Belly Dancer
Belly Dancer - Cheesy camp of woman belly dancing for Arab Sheikh. Scene takes place on colorful film set made to look like palace interior with male actors dressed in Arabic style costumes with ridiculously fake looking moustaches. Female Caucasian dancer wears black & white polka-dot bikini style top with sheer skirt.
Aviation
131-1 Am. Airlines jet passenger plane take-off
Asia/India - Bundi, Hunza Reel 1 of 2
732-1 India - ?? - tourists and natives - tiger hunt ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991595 (TC IN 00:02:45) 732-2 Bundi - Streets, Natives (250') ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991174 (ALSO ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991595) 732-3 Bundi temples (40') ON PREVIEW CASSETTE # 991174 (ALSO ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991595) 732-4 Bundi Natives (90') ON PREVIEW CASSETTE # 991174 (ALSO ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991595) 732-5 City of Bundi (110') ON PREVIEW CASSETTE # 991174 (ALSO ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991595)
Japan - people sitting around fires outside cooking and eating shish kabobs and rice, most look poor and hungry. Shots of children clapping, buildings in town, group of children throwing rocks at something off screen. People in church, riding bikes, various scenes of town and a city, mechanical statues hitting a large bell, shots of town. Good shot from front of audience clapping in unison, includes people of all ages. Shot of plane reading Middle Eastern airlines, Middle Easterners. (On preview cassette #98716.)
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 6/09/1983 IN 19.59.20-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 20.00.14-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-on program-HOUSE DEMOCRATS attack REAGAN TAX CUT PROGRAM to try to reduce benefits to the RICH. The BUDGET continues to be heated debate. Controversy over ending aid to CONTRAS in NICARAGUA and the role of CIA COVERT ACTIONS in NICARAGUA. WERTHEIMER-the HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE session on issue was angry and polarized. 20.01.35-Clip of REAGAN address to Congress to push for LATIN AMERICA POLICY-assistance to EL SALVADOR and to CONTRAS. WERTHEIMER v.o.-REAGAN'S speech raised the tension in Congress. C/S REAGAN saying that CENTRAL AMERICA is key to U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY, implying that DEMOCRATS will be wrong to oppose his policies. Shot of HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE session, Rep. LEE HAMILTON (D-IN) arguing against COVERT ACTION in NICARAGUA, says it makes the U.S. look bad, the whole world knows what is going on. C/S Rep. HENRY HYDE (R-IL) says Congress should help people "fight for freedom", Communism is a Cancer. C/S Rep. STEPHEN SOLARZ (D-NY), questioning the motives of REAGAN'S policies, says that COVERT ACTION in NICARAGUA is not to prevent revolution in EL SALVADOR, but to overthrow the NICARAGUAN GOVERNMENT, REAGAN refuses to work for peaceful solutions. Rep. GERALD SOLOMON (R-NY) gets up and leaves the room. 20.04.23-Committee chair CLEMENT ZABLOCKI (D-IL) reacts, asks if SOLOMON wants to insist on a point of order to break up the meeting. SOLOMON insists, says that the Committee is going to "sell the U.S. down the drain" by "abetting Communism". Storms out again. C/S Rep. TED WEISS (D-NY) says it's wrong for REPUBLICANS to question DEMOCRATS' patriotism because they disagree about policy. Rep. SOLOMON says that's not what he's doing, then he does it. C/S Rep. WILLIAM BROOMFIELD (R-MI), says he regrets the partisanship. C/S Rep. ROBERT GARCIA (D-NY), says the differences are that DEMOCRATS want LATIN AMERICA to determine it's own course. C/S Rep. LARRY SMITH (D-FL) the next day, says he's still angry about REPUBLICANS partisan tirades. 20.06.54-C/S Rep. GERRY STUDDS (D-MA), says REAGAN ADMINISTRATION has not been honest about COVERT ACTION in NICARAGUA, it's plainly oriented toward overthrowing the SANDINISTAS, a policy that will lead to war and mass bloodshed, not peace. C/S HYDE, says that REPUBLICANS do want "peace and self-determination", gives a specious statement that "Hitler would never have been defeated without covert aid" [referring no doubt to the covert World War conducted in total secrecy?]. Rep. SMITH says DEMOCRATS are entitled to disagree about how to oppose Communism in LATIN AMERICA. WERTHEIMER-DEMOCRATS won the vote to outlaw COVERT AID to NICARAGUAN REBELS. C/S Rep. ZABLOCKI, says this is the worst partisan debate in his 35 years on committee.
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20.08.38-DUKE/ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER-discussion of the LATIN AMERICA debate, partisanship, and angry confrontations and name-calling [i.e. RED BAITING], DEMOCRATS worried by the revival of RED-BAITING. DUKE-intro interview with Rep. DANTE FASCELL (D-FL). 20.11.09-C/S Rep. FASCELL in office. discusses concerns about U.S. troops possibly being sent to LATIN AMERICA. The REAGAN ADMINISTRATION'S belligerent rhetoric is no comfort. There is no consensus that the Communist menace in LATIN AMERICA is serious enough to consider sending troops, but no one wants the countries of Central American to "go Communistic". It is not clear what role the U.S. should take. DUKE asks if Vietnam has taught that the U.S. shouldn't get involved unless it's willing to go to total war. FASCELL agrees, but the factor of SOVIET BLOC ASSISTANCE makes it more complicated. Major SOVIET penetration would make people want to take some action. 20.15.12-DUKE-ROBERTS intro report on BUDGET DEBATE and joint conference of Senate and House Budget Committees. C/S Rep. JAMES JONES (D-OK) handing off leadership to Sen. PETE DOMENICI (R-NM). Rep. ED BETHUNE (R-Ark.) argues that REAGAN has the veto power and the conference will probably work for nothing. C/S Rep. TIM WIRTH (D-CO) says that REAGAN will complicate matters for the conference if he vetoes. ROBERTS v.o.-REAGAN does seem to be pursuing a strategy of non-cooperation with congress, opposed to the DEFICIT-REDUCTION emphasis of budgets. HOUSE REPUBLICANS appear willing to go along with a veto strategy. Shots of REPUBLICANS entering a meeting. C/S Rep. DAVID OBEY (D-WI) says REAGAN wants to continue his economic program and blame CONGRESS for the DEFICIT. ROBERTS-DEMOCRATS want to bring appropriations bills to vote even if REAGAN vetoes them so they will appear responsible. Shots of House floor debates. C/S AL GORE defending a large appropriation for the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, says the public wants MORE ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT. C/S TIM WIRTH in debate, says Congress must ensure a clean environment. C/S WIRTH in office-public wants stronger, not weaker, environmental laws. This is a strong issue for DEMOCRATS who want to keep it on the front burner.
Buildings (Can 1 of 2)
132-1 Exterior building (b/wneg.) 132-3 Harvard University (b/w neg. and pos.)
Vietnam - Nightclub Entertainment
See catalog #443437 & #443438 for similar footage. Master 302 - Tape 1 Night Club Entertainment in Vietnam.
Circumcision - Male and Female
Circumcision b/w. African tribe dances and celebrates as young woman is about to be circumcised. Shots of young woman lying down, clenching teeth apparently during procedure. Var shots of people looking into camera, shots of boys drumming hand drums, more shots of crowd of people dancing and celebrating. Male circumcision: Can't actually see the circumcision but there is enough footage for the implication. At 24:08 there is a clear shot of a bloody penis.
Early Computer Effects
Early Computer Effects Early computer test designs, some designs extremely primitive by today's standards, others still holding interest. Varios shots of a computer monitor showing patterns and designs made out of numbers. Interesting pulsar-like light streaks and other computer generated light effects, these sequenced and not made out of numbers. Spiral designs and throbbing bursts of light.
Buildings (Can 2 of 2)
132-4 Exterior mansions (color pos.) 132-8 Car in front of hotel (b/w pos.) 132-9 car to hotel (b/w pos) 132-11 castle, hotel (color neg.) 132-12 castle, chalet at night (color neg.) 132-13 castle, chalet at night (color neg.) 132-14 castle (color neg.)
Auto Racing
133-3 Cars, Daytona beach 133-4 Cars, Daytona beach 133-5 Car races on beach 133-6 Daytona auto races 133-7 Car timing