Wesley, JimOverview
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Jim Wesley
Summer of judgment the impeachment hearings
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2 editions published between 1983 and 1984 in English and held by 27 libraries worldwide Hosted by Charles McDowell, this program looks at events surrounding the Nixon impeachment hearings and Nixon's eventual resignation during the summer of 1974.
The impeachment hearings
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2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide Designed as a follow-up to The Watergate hearings, this program tells the story of the deliberation on the articles of impeachment drafted by the House Judiciary Committee against President Nixon. Contains footage of the original committee debates as well as revealing interviews with many of the key participants ten years later.
Congress: we the people. 1-2, A freshman comes to Washington [and] The two houses of Congress
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide In the first program the viewer is introduced to the U.S. Congress through the eyes of a newly elected representative, Marcy Kaptur, as she becomes acclimated to the institution, its people, places, and mode of organization. The second program is about the constitutional bases of Congress and how its two houses are designed to represent geographic areas and people.
Congress: we the people. 17-18, Lobbying Congress [and] Influences and interests
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide The first program tells who lobbies and how in the U.S. Congress. The second program takes a close look at lobbyists' techniques in attempting to influence legislation.
Great decisions 1991 foreign policy issues facing the nation
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide Eight programs, including panel discussions, on various global foreign policy issues.
Congress: we the people. 25-26, The power of the purse [and] An assessment of Congress
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide The first program illustrates how the federal budget is often the battlefield for disputes between the President and Congress. The second program assesses how well Congess achieves the dual, and often conflicting, objectives of representing the people and making the laws.
Congress: we the people. 11-12, Rules and norms [and] The Congressional establishment
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide The first program shows that to the degree the chambers differ, the procedures in the more populous House of Representatives favor the institution, while those of the Senate appear at times to strive to satisfy the individual members. The second program shows the large, complex organization of the U.S. Congress in terms of its buildings, services, and employees.
Congress: we the people. 21-22, Congress and the bureaucracy [and] Congress and the courts
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide The first program tells how the bureaucracy is subject to both the president, who is chief executive, and to Congress, which regulates its pay and prerequisites and the budgets and mandates of its agencies. The second program explores the historically sensitive relationship between Congress and the courts, focusing on the areas in which court action directly affects Congress.
Congress: we the people. 15-16, A Congress of communities [and] Home style
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide The first program shows U.S. congressional committees at work, struggling between the local interests of their constituencies and national interests. The second program illustrates how members of Congress balance the need to be effective in Washington with the necessity of staying in touch with their districts.
Congress: we the people, 3-4, A variety of voices [and] Who serves in Congress
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide The first program compares members of Congress to the population they are elected to represent. The second program explores what factors motivate people to run for congressional office and profiles 5 different members of Congress.
Great decisions 1989 foreign policy issues facing the nation
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1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide Eight programs, including panel discussions, on various global foreign policy issues.
Congress, we the people. Unit 11, A Separation of powers
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Tells how the bureaucracy is subject to both the president, who is chief executive, and to Congress, which regulates its pay and prerequisites and the budgets and mandates of its agencies. Also looks at the relationship between Congress and the courts, focusing on the areas in which court action directly affects Congress.
U.S. trade and global markets
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide Examines America's fight for equality in foreign trade. Discusses the serious problem of the United States faltering as the major economic power in the world and what Americans can do about it.
Congress, we the people. Unit 13, Assessing congressional power
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide Looks at how Congress has exercised its power over the federal budget, before and after the 1974 Budget Act. Assesses how well Congress achieves the dual, and often conflicting, objectives of representing the people and making the laws.
The Soviet Union
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Examines the present political situation in the Soviet Union and the attempts by Mikhail Gorbachev to revitalize the economy and the unity of the republics. Discusses the risks and possible outcomes of Gorbachev's policies.
Congress, we the people. Unit 9, Lobbying Congress
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Tells how the U.S. Congress is the object of lobbying by an immense number and variety of organized interest groups based in Washington. Looks at different types of interest groups and their strategies and tactics. Also tells how Congress regulates them.
Congress, we the people. Unit 2, Who serves in Congress
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Tells how the U.S. Congress is a collection of individuals. Looks at who they are and why they run for office. Profiles five different representatives or senators.
Congress, we the people. Unit 1, We the people
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide In the first program the viewer is introduced to the U.S. Congress through the eyes of a newly elected representative, Marcy Kaptur, as she becomes acclimated to the institution, its people, places, and mode of organization. The second program is about the constitutional bases of Congress and how its two houses are designed to represent different geographic areas and people.
Cry, Argentina
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Introducing political and economic crisis in Argentina, which, once a rich country, has become a poor one.
Congress, we the people. Unit 8, Home style
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Shows U.S. congressional committees at work, struggling between the local interests of their constituencies and national interests. Shows how members of the House and Senate relate to their constituents. more
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