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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJB-02
Biemiller discusses the Kennedy and Johnson administrations’ legislative records, particularly on labor issues; specific issues and pieces of legislation; civil rights; and the labor movement’s relationship with the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-03
Batt discusses the legislation authorizing the Accelerated Public Works Program and the Program itself, the Appalachian Program, and the Area Redevelopment Administration’s relationship with various interest groups, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-02
Batt discusses issues and negotiations surrounding the 1963 expansion of the Area Redevelopment Act, and the Accelerated Public Works Program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-01
Batt discusses the 1955 Depressed Areas Act, difficulties with operating the ARA within the Commerce Department, and the actions of the ARA around the country, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-004-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate legislation to provide child-care assistance to working families. The episode aired on Monday, July 10, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-003-015
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 moving through Congress to make safe, affordable child care available to working parents. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 20, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-013-017
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate comprehensive legislation to make childcare more available and affordable to working parents and to set minimum standards for health and safety. The episode aired on Thursday, February 1, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-012-004
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 need for continuing efforts in 1990 to pass legislation to provide child care assistance to working parents and the poor. The episode aired on Friday, December 22, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-003-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the results of the Job Training Partnership Act, and Senator Kennedy comments on an initiative to provide job training and placement to long-term welfare dependents. The episode aired on Friday, March 20, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-001-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate an initiative moving through Congress to ensure safe, affordable child care for working parents. The episode aired on Thursday, May 4, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-035-005
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 childcare legislation to make affordable, quality daycare available for children of working parents. The episode aired on Wednesday, February 15, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-004
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 need for childcare legislation to help both working and stay-at-home parents get safe, affordable care for their children. The episode aired on Tuesday, January 24, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-004-017
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the next steps after President Bush's veto was sustained on legislation to extend unemployment compensation benefits for workers who have lost their jobs. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 23, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-004-007
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 Bush's veto of legislation to extend unemployment compensation benefits for workers who have lost their jobs and whose unemployment benefits expired. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 9, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-001-011
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 need for legislation to expand unemployment benefits. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 31, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-029-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate filibusters by Republicans to prevent passage of child care legislation and family leave legislation intended to benefit working parents. The episode aired on Tuesday, October 11, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-029-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate why child care legislation, intended to support families with working parents, did not pass in Congress. The episode aired on Monday, October 10, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF41-041
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on a Department of Labor proposed report on H.R. 6501, to provide extended unemployment compensation to workers who lost their jobs by reason of the embargo on the importation of raw materials of Cuban origin. It also includes a copy of a similar bill, H.R. 8021.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF44-018
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on enrolled bill H.R. 8723, to amend the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act with respect to the method of enforcement and to provide certain additional sanctions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF43-050
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on a Department of Labor draft bill to amend the District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Act.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-007
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) Unemployment Conference in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy addresses the need for unemployment insurance reform at the state level, and urges support for federal legislation providing immediate unemployment compensation.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-001
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Young Presidents Organization at Harvard Business School. In his speech the Senator remarks on the need for Federal programs to address issues in the economy and discusses areas to include in an anti-recession program including tax reform, unemployment regulations, social security coverage, and employment issues. The copy contains handwritten notations by Senator Kennedy. This folder also contains a copy of the Senator's introduction of Governor of Michigan G. Mennen Williams at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner on January 23, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Relief for Economically Distressed Areas,” given in La Crosse, Wisconsin discussing a need for revised unemployment compensation benefits, and proposing legislation to provide loans and grants to economically distressed areas.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6803-D
President John F. Kennedy hands a pen to Senator Lister Hill of Alabama, after signing the Labor-Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Appropriations Act in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Representative John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island stands at right.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6803-C
President John F. Kennedy signs the 1962 Labor-Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Appropriations Act in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Senator Lister Hill of Alabama (left) and Representative John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island (right) look on.