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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
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-012
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 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
EMKSEN-AU0008-019-013
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 Bush's decision to renew China's Most Favored Nation trade status following the Chinese government's use of military force during the Tiananmen Square protests. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 13, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-016
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 restrictions on the export of highly-sensitive technology to the Soviet Union are still needed to protect U.S. national security despite changes in Eastern Europe. The episode aired on Friday, May 25, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-005
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 Bush's decision to permit imports of iron and steel from South Africa while economic sanctions are in effect against the country due to apartheid. The episode aired on Thursday, May 10, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-016-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss the United States trade law authorizing sanctions against foreign countries that refuse to open their markets to American products. They debate the example of how the Bush administration used the threat of trade sanctions to convince the government of Thailand to allow advertising by U.S. tobacco companies. The episode aired on Monday, April 2, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-016-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S. relations with Japan, and negotiations between President Bush and Prime Minister of Japan Toshiki Kaifu to address the $49 billion trade deficit. The episode aired on Thursday, March 22, 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-AU0008-015-008
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 Bush administration should ban imports of assault pistols in addition to the existing ban on assault rifle imports. The episode aired on Wednesday, March 7, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate new U.S. trade policies to support Eastern European countries that are moving toward democracy and reforming their economies. The episode aired on Friday, March 2, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-025-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate America's dependence on foreign oil, the role of U.S. oil companies, and possible changes to U.S. energy policy. The episode aired on Monday, October 22, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether a ban on exporting pesticides that are not permitted for agricultural use in the United States would help prevent foods containing those same residues from being imported back into the country. The episode aired on Monday, August 20, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need for gun control as an anti-crime measure and whether the ban on imported assault weapons is being effectively enforced. The episode aired on Thursday, August 16, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate America's increased dependence on foreign oil and its vulnerability to OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) control of oil production and pricing. They discuss domestic oil production and alternative energy sources. The episode aired on Tuesday, August 7, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-004
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 decision of the United States and its allies to lift restrictions on exports of sensitive technology, and the potential risk that other nations might develop nuclear weapons more easily. The episode aired on Friday, August 3, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-013-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate new opportunities for Western companies to do business in the Soviet Union and to help reduce the trade deficit with the Soviets. They comment on the opening of a McDonald's restaurant in Moscow. The episode aired on Wednesday, January 31, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-015-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the potential impact of a free trade agreement with Mexico and the proper procedural course for approving such an agreement. Senator Kennedy mentions President John F. Kennedy's Alliance for Progress program, intended to encourage economic cooperation between the United States and Latin America. The episode aired on Thursday, July 23, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-014-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need for action by the Bush administration or Congress to pressure Japan to move toward free trade practices and ease restrictive quota and tariff burdens on U.S. imports. The episode aired on Friday, June 26, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-012-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other nations in the Middle East will interfere with the Middle East peace process. The episode aired on Wednesday, April 22, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-011-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's policy on China and his veto of legislation that would have limited U.S. trade benefits unless China improved its record on human rights and other issues. The episode aired on Monday, March 23, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-036-015
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 Bush administration's gun control plans to fight the "war on drugs" with a ban on imports of assault-type weapons and a review of whether they could possibly be classified as sport guns. The episode aired on Friday, March 24, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-036-013
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 labeling indicating country of origin should be required on food products. They comment on a scare in the United States involving cyanide found in two grapes imported from Chile. The episode aired on Wednesday, March 22, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-035-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss the state of trade relations between the United States and Japan, and debate legislation calling for disclosure requirements for foreign investors. The episode aired on Tuesday, February 28, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate rumors of U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations in the Middle East, and the effect such deals could have on the relationship between President George H. W. Bush's administration and the U.S. Congress. The episode aired on Tuesday, February 7, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-011
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 European Community's ban on U.S. beef imports due to hormone treatment concerns and the trade sanctions imposed by the United States against the European Community. The episode aired on Thursday, February 2, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.