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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-035-015
Sound recording of 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 budget proposal to cut taxes on capital gains and potential consequences on revenues and the economy. The episode aired on Wednesday, March 1, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-035-013
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 spending increases and cuts proposed by President George H. W. Bush in the federal budget he submitted to Congress. The episode aired on Monday, February 27, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the President of the United States should have line-item veto authority as a budget tool. The line-item veto would allow the President to veto specific provision(s) of a bill and sign the rest of the bill. The episode aired on Monday, February 6, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-012
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 plans for defense spending. The episode aired on Friday, February 3, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-009
Sound recording of radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the agenda of the 101st Congress, including the federal budget deficit, taxes, and other national issues. Senator Kennedy comments on fees or taxes proposed by the administration of President George H. W. Bush. The episode aired on Tuesday, January 31, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-008
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 Ronald Reagan's decision to cut STAR Schools from the federal budget. In the STAR school program, schools can use satellite and television technology to receive quality instruction from afar. The episode aired on Monday, January 30, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-005
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 Ronald Reagan's final budget, which was sent to Congress with new taxes included. They also comment on President George H. W. Bush's positions on the federal budget. The episode aired on Wednesday, January 25, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-033-010
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 effects of the growing "trillion dollar national debt" and federal budget deficits. The episode aired on Friday, January 6, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-014-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss Senator Kennedy's 25 years of service in the Senate, including his commitment to dealing with the federal budget deficit. The episode aired on Thursday, November 19, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-014-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate limiting cost of living increases in all entitlement programs in order to cut the federal budget. The episode aired on Wednesday, November 11, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-017-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how the new 1988 Congress should reduce the federal budget deficit. The episode aired on Friday, January 29, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-017-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether it would be better for the federal budget to be funded on a two-year cycle rather than each year. The episode aired on Thursday, January 28, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-016-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate federal spending on the American welfare system and the need for welfare reform. The episode aired on Wednesday, January 6, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-015-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a continuing resolution (continuing appropriations legislation) moving through Congress and the President's need for a line-item veto. The episode aired on Wednesday, December 16, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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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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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.