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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-016-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate recommendations by the Pepper Commission, a bipartisan national commission, on health insurance for all Americans and long-term care insurance for the elderly and disabled. The episode aired on Wednesday, March 21, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-025-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate proposed cuts to the Social Security and Medicare programs as a way to reduce the federal budget deficit. The episode aired on Thursday, October 25, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-025-001
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 legitimacy of concerns about preserving the Social Security benefits program, and the fundraising and lobbying practices of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 10, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-013-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate adding long-term care for the elderly to the U.S. Social Security program. The episode aired on Tuesday, January 30, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-011-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a national direct mail campaign notifying senior citizens of a new tax increase, and the objections that led Congress to repeal the tax and reduce proposed catastrophic insurance benefits. The episode aired on Friday, November 24, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-016-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need for Congress to pass legislation to provide access to long-term care for senior citizens. The episode aired on Thursday, December 24, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-030-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether comprehensive health reform should include protections for long-term care for the elderly and the disabled. The episode aired on Thursday, July 1, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-008-017
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether wealthy senior citizens should receive Social Security benefits and whether Social Security should be means tested. The episode aired on Thursday, January 30, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-007-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal to expand Social Security and Medicare to cover costs of long-term care for the elderly. The episode aired on Thursday, December 26, 1991, 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 need for action on Medicare fraud, due to reports of companies overcharging the Medicare program for home medical equipment for the elderly and disabled. The episode aired on Friday, October 18, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-030-015
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 need to add a long-term care insurance program to the Social Security and Medicare programs for the elderly. The episode aired on Thursday, February 21, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-030-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the proposal by President Bush to require means testing of senior citizens and to limit Medicare benefits based on income. The episode aired on Tuesday, February 12, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-029-006
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 use of Medicare to pay medical bills in circumstances when the claims should be paid through private insurance instead. Senator Kennedy mentions similar issues with Medicaid payments. The episode aired on Tuesday, January 15, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-026-017
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 to protect senior citizens from abuses by certain "Medigap" health insurance firms, which provide private insurance to cover costs that Medicare will not reimburse. The episode aired on Friday, November 23, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-033-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate reforms to address the cost and solvency of the Medicare program. The episode aired on Monday, April 29, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-023-015
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 protect senior citizens from the high costs of long-term care. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 14, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-021-005
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 idea of adding a new universal insurance program to Social Security to pay for long-term care for senior citizens. The episode aired on Wednesday, April 20, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-020-009
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 legitimacy of concerns about preserving the Social Security and Medicare programs and the fundraising and lobbying practices of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. The episode aired on Friday, April 1, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-032-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the Reagan administration's proposal to prevent elderly and disabled citizens from appealing decisions by government workers who deny them Social Security and Medicare benefits. The episode aired on Thursday, December 15, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-031-013
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 proposal to provide senior citizens insurance to make long-term nursing care more affordable. The episode aired on Monday, November 28, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-027-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal for a federal program to protect senior citizens from the high costs of long-term care. The episode aired on Friday, September 9, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.