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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-008-013
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 George H. W. Bush's use of a bag of cocaine as a "prop" during his televised address to the nation on drug policy. The episode aired on Friday, October 6, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-008-011
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 George H. W. Bush's proposal to cut taxes on capital gains and whether only the wealthy would benefit. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 4, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-008-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate education needs in the United States and comment on an upcoming education summit between President George H. W. Bush and the nation's governors. The episode aired on Wednesday, September 27, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-007-014
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 political and economic reform occurring in Poland, and President George H. W. Bush's offer of U.S. economic aid to Poland. The episode aired on Friday, September 15, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-007-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President George H. W. Bush's comprehensive plan to fight the "war on drugs" and the required funding. The episode aired on Wednesday, September 13, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-007-011
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 Bush's proposal to amend the Constitution to prohibit the desecration of the United States flag. Senator Kennedy calls the proposed amendment the "Atwater-Bush amendment" in reference to Chairman of the Republican National Committee Lee Atwater and President Bush. The episode aired on Tuesday, September 12, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-007-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the Bush administration's plans and legislation in Congress to address the savings and loan (S&L) crisis. The episode aired on Friday, September 1, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-013
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 Democratic initiative to provide incentives for Americans of all ages to engage in community service. They comment on President John F. Kennedy's call for community service during his time in office and President George H. W. Bush's "thousand points of light" initiative. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 23, 1989, 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 new "clean air" environmental legislation based on proposals by President George H. W. Bush to reduce pollutants, urban smog, and acid rain. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 22, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal by the Bush administration to develop a billion dollar nuclear plant in Idaho to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons. The episode aired on Friday, August 11, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-001
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 U.S. Senate's decision to reject President Bush's nomination of William C. "Bill" Lucas to the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division. The episode aired on Monday, August 7, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-013
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 qualifications of President Bush's nominees to U.S. ambassadorships to foreign nations, and the practice of rewarding campaign contributors with ambassadorships. Senator Simpson comments on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's appointment of Senator Kennedy's father, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., as United States Ambassador to Great Britain. The episode aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System; the air date is undetermined, but probably early August 1989.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-012
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 by the Bush administration to reduce the tax on capitol gains. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 1, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-008
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 George H. W. Bush's environmental plans to reduce pollution and improve air quality. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 26, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the Bush administration's new ban on foreign-made assault rifles and whether further gun control is needed to fight crime. The episode aired on Thursday, July 20, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
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Sound recording of the radio the program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the status of arms control negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union, including a proposal from the Bush administration for trial monitoring of weapons systems before a strategic arms treaty is signed. The episode aired on Monday, July 17, 1989, 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 the plan of President Bush's administration to provide United States military aid to groups opposing the government of Cambodia. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 28, 1989, 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 initiatives by Democrats and President George H. W. Bush to encourage younger generations to join voluntary community service programs. The episode aired on Monday, June 26, 1989, 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 President George H. W. Bush's clean air environmental proposals. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 21, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-003-013
Sound recording of radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the failed attempt by Congress to override President George H. W. Bush's veto of legislation to increase the minimum wage to benefit the working poor. They comment on drafting new legislation on the same topic. The episode aired on Friday, June 16, 1989, 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 President George H. W. Bush's veto of legislation to increase the minimum wage to benefit the working poor. The episode aired on Thursday, June 8, 1989, 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 President George H. W. Bush's proposal at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit to negotiate a reduction in American and Soviet conventional forces in Europe. The episode aired on Monday, June 5, 1989, 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 the Bush administration's alternative teacher certification program that provides grants to states and local school districts to develop new teacher certification systems and improve the supply of teachers. The episode aired on Monday, May 29, 1989, 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 President George H. W. Bush's proposals to fight violent crime, including a ban on imported assault rifles. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 24, 1989, 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 Congress's federal budget compromise with President George H. W. Bush that requires significant cuts in defense spending in order to reduce the budget deficit. They comment on Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney's plan to meet the goal by holding the number of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at 14 instead of expanding to 15. The episode aired on Monday, May 22, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.