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Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-033-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a new effort in Congress to pass the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which would allow time off for workers facing family emergencies. They comment that it is similar to legislation previously vetoed by President Bush. The episode aired on Monday, May 6, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-018-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's veto of a family leave bill, which is legislation that would have given 12 weeks of unpaid leave to employees when a child is born or a family member is seriously ill. The episode aired on Wednesday, September 23, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.