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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-008-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a recent proposal to raise salaries and eliminate honoraria for members of the United States Congress. They also discuss raising salaries for judges, scientists, and other technical experts employed by the federal government. The episode aired on Friday, September 29, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-011-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate ethics reform legislation that abolishes honoraria and limits outside income for members of Congress while also raising Congressional salaries. The episode aired on Tuesday, November 28, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-012-005
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 recent scrutiny of perks for members of Congress. The episode aired on Tuesday, April 21, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-008-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether action is needed to address the problem of default by medical doctors in the National Health Service Corps, who practice in neglected rural areas in exchange for federal scholarships. The episode aired on Friday, January 10, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-028-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate four topics: establishing term limits for members of Congress, cutting pensions for members of Congress, eliminating ambassadors if members of Congress are allowed to travel on frequent "junkets," and abolishing the electoral college and letting people vote directly for President. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 26, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-025-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Clinton's call for revitalizing national service programs in return for tuition aid and job training for college students. The episode aired on Friday, March 12, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-022-013
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-elect Clinton's higher education reform plan, which includes offering government loans to students for college tuition and other costs. After graduation the students could pay back the loans by devoting two years to public service in their communities or by making payments according to their earnings. The episode aired on Thursday, January 7, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-002-008
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 recent vote to approve a pay increase and ban honoraria for U.S. Senators. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 20, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.