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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-AU0008-002-016
Sound recording of radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate legislation to reform the Hatch Act, which restricts the political activities of federal employees. The episode aired on Monday, May 30, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-014
Sound recording of radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate reforming the system of federal voter registration to remove barriers to registration and increase voter turnout for federal elections. The episode aired on Friday, May 26, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate legislation to reform the Hatch Act, which restricts the political activities of federal employees. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 15, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a legislative proposal to reform political campaign financing laws. The episode aired on Friday, May 11, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-016-006
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 need for campaign finance reform legislation and approaches to reform. The episode aired on Monday, March 26, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-009
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 election of Violeta Barrios de Chamorro to succeed President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua. They also discuss President Bush's offer of U.S. economic and trade assistance to Nicaragua and the establishment of full U.S. diplomatic relations with Nicaragua. The episode aired on Thursday, March 8, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate proposed legislation on voting registration reform to allow citizens to register when getting a driver's license, at other convenient places, or by U.S. mail. The episode aired on Tuesday, February 27, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-026-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss Election Day 1990 and the outlook for candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties. The episode aired on Tuesday, November 6, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-024-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate legislation to reform voter registration laws to address the problem of low voter turnout. The episode aired on Friday, October 5, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate campaign finance reform and a proposal for public financing of congressional campaigns. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 21, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate proposed congressional campaign finance reform to impose spending limits and address conflicts of interest. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 8, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-010-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the commitment of President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua to free and fair elections in his country. The episode aired on Friday, November 11, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-010-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need for the National Voter Registration Act, legislation that aims to reduce barriers to voter registration and increase voter turnout. The episode aired on Wednesday, November 8, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-009-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a plan in the U.S. Senate for campaign finance reform to limit political action committee (PAC) influence. The episode aired on Tuesday, October 17, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-015-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the platform and election outlook for the Democratic presidential nominee, Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas, on the day Governor Clinton is scheduled to give his acceptance speech at the 1992 Democratic National Convention in New York City. The episode aired on Thursday, July 16, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-015-009
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 economic policy platform of the Democratic presidential nominee, Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas. The episode aired on Monday, July 13, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-015-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the movement of homeless people away from Madison Square Garden in New York City in preparation for the 1992 Democratic National Convention, and discuss policies on social services for the homeless. The episode aired on Thursday, July 9, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-014-013
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 merits of H. Ross Perot's candidacy for president of the United States and also discuss the candidacies of incumbent President Bush and Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 23, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-014-010
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 limit political campaign spending, and discuss amending the U.S. Constitution to make the imposition of such limits possible. The episode aired on Thursday, June 18, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-017
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 a proposed expansion of the use of bilingual voting ballots will affect the integration of Hispanics into American society. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 2, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the "motor voter" bill, which is legislation that would require states to allow eligible citizens to register to vote when obtaining or renewing their driver's license. The episode aired on Friday, May 15, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-012-018
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 stances of President Bush and Democratic candidate for president Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas on a proposal for the federal government to issue education loans directly to students instead of merely guaranteeing loans issued by banks. The episode aired on Friday, May 8, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-012-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the Democratic party is the "party of change" and whether that favors Democrats in the upcoming 1992 elections. Senator Kennedy comments on the theory of 30-year cycles of progress. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 6, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-012-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's executive order protecting workers from paying compulsory dues to unions for political causes that the workers do not support. Senator Kennedy also comments on President Bush's fundraising and campaign finance reform legislation. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 5, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.