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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-033-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether subsidized United States Postal Service (USPS) mail rates for nonprofit organizations should be repealed as a cost savings measure for the federal budget. The episode aired on Wednesday, September 8, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the recent Senate vote to cut the federal wool and mohair subsidy program to save money in the federal budget. The episode aired on Monday, August 30, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the imposition of a retroactive tax increase as part of recent deficit reduction legislation. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 24, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the federal government can reduce construction costs by revoking the Davis-Bacon Act. The Davis-Bacon Act requires paying local prevailing wages on public works projects for laborers and mechanics. The episode aired on Thursday, August 19, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) has served its mission to help bring electricity and telephone service to rural areas, and whether funding for current REA loan programs should be cut from the federal budget. The episode aired on Friday, August 13, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the passage in Congress of President Clinton's economic plan including provisions for reducing the federal budget deficit. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 10, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System. An audio flaw is native to the original analog recording.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-031-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the upcoming vote in Congress on President Clinton's economic plan and the federal deficit reduction proposals it contains. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 4, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-031-011
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 Clinton's proposal to cut the staff of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (also known as the "Drug Czar's" office), and to cut funding for programs that are part of the "War on Drugs." The episode aired on Friday, July 30, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-031-007
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 Clinton's economic plan and the missed deadline for the mid-session budget review, which would have included updates on the federal budget deficit. The episode aired on Monday, July 26, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-030-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the balance of tax increases and spending cuts in President Clinton's economic plan. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 30, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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White House Audio Collection
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Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of July 17, 1963 (News Conference 58). The President begins the press conference with an update on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty negotiations occurring in Moscow between the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union, and expresses satisfaction at their progress. He then announces the preliminary budget results for fiscal year 1963 and urges a reduction and revision of taxes in order to further boost the economy. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the space program, Cuba, civil rights demonstrations, and the current economic state of the country.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-118
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address regarding the national economy. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the increased gross national product, increased rate of production, decreased unemployment rate, and safeguards against inflation in the wake of the 1958 and 1960-1961 recessions. The President also proposes five directives to strengthen the economy: an investment tax credit, legislation to increase public works, legislation to provide youth employment opportunities, the renewal of unemployment compensation funds, and the enlargement of foreign markets.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his concerns regarding the present economic recession, the depreciation of the American dollar, the need for federal aid in education and scientific research, and Congress’ duty to respond to domestic issues, such as civil rights and clean water supplies. The President also discusses the possible spread of communism in Asia and Latin America, the need to restore peace in the Republic of Congo, and his plan for Cold War diplomacy, which focuses on the use of new military, economic, and political tools to meet potential challenges from the Soviet Union or Communist China.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-174
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of April 3, 1963 (News Conference 53). During this press conference President Kennedy answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the budget, Soviet troop withdrawal from Cuba, the TFX fighter plane contract, hit and run raids on Cuba by Cuban exiles, an increase in the size of the Peace Corps for Latin America, and the space program.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-159-005
Sound recording of excerpts of President John F. Kennedy’s message to the Congress regarding the FY 1964 budget.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-148
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the Economic Club of New York at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the federal budget for 1964, the possibility of a tax deficit, and possible criteria for new tax legislation. The President also identifies three courses of action for the federal government to confront the country’s economic problems: improve education, expand civilian research and technology, and increase incentives for private expenditures.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-053-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address upon arriving at Fort Smith Airport in Arkansas. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the reopening of Fort Chafee and the increase in defense budget expenditures.
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White House Audio Collection
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Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of July 19, 1961 (News Conference 14). President Kennedy begins the press conference by reading a statement concerning the situation in Germany following Communist threats to close the border to East Berlin. He then makes several brief announcements concerning the Untied States economy; and announces that he would not be attending the Inter-American Economic and Social Council in Montevideo, Uruguay, but would send a delegation led by Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon in his place. Following these statements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including federal aid to education, defense expenditures and funds, the Freedom Riders movement, and Undersecretary of State Chester Bowles.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate reductions in defense spending and investment in domestic programs while transitioning to a peace-time economy following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Wednesday, March 11, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the role of the federal government in programs such as the "war on cancer," a federally funded cancer research program established in 1971 by Congress and President Richard M. Nixon. The episode aired on Monday, March 9, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how deeply to reduce spending on defense following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Friday, March 6, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-005
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 plans for cuts in defense spending, and the case for deeper cuts to the defense budget following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 3, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-009-008
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 plan to reduce defense spending and the case for deeper cuts in defense spending to fund domestic needs. The episode aired on Wednesday, February 12, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
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Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether education reform should include federal aid to families who choose to send their children to private schools. The episode aired on Friday, January 31, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-008-012
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 proposal to cut defense spending by at least a third over the next seven years, due to the end of the Cold War, and using the funds to pay for domestic programs instead. The episode aired on Thursday, January 23, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.