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Created1962
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Senator Barry Goldwater, Congressman John Rhodes, Senator Carl Hayden, and Congressman Morris Udall appear in an "informal discussion" moderated by Udall. Topics include current committee assignments, House and Senate appropriations processes, "back door" appropriations, and a postal service rate increase. Hayden breaks down "the way taxpayer's dollars are broken up"

Senator Barry Goldwater, Congressman John Rhodes, Senator Carl Hayden, and Congressman Morris Udall appear in an "informal discussion" moderated by Udall. Topics include current committee assignments, House and Senate appropriations processes, "back door" appropriations, and a postal service rate increase. Hayden breaks down "the way taxpayer's dollars are broken up" (the percentages of federal budget spending). Panelists also discuss the "seniority system" for committee appointments in Congress, the roles of constituent opinion vs. members personal knowledge or convictions in voting for or against proposed legislation, reapportionment, and members work schedules. The film concludes with silent b-roll head shots of each guest.

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ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Contributor)
Created1974
DescriptionVideo clip including discussion of Rhodes' stance towards Nixon's impeachment and footage of Rhodes speaking on the subject.
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ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Contributor)
Created1980-07-15
DescriptionVideo clip showing activities at the 1980 Republican Party National Convention, including Rhodes overseeing the adoption of the party's platform and a news anchor's report that Rhodes will not run for Minority Leader again.
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ContributorsRhodes, John J. (John Jacob), 1916-2003 (Contributor)
Created1982-04-20
DescriptionVideo clip of Rhodes' farewell remarks in the House of Representatives.
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Created1961-11-17
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This recording depicts President Kennedy and Senator Hayden arriving at the Westward Ho in a motorcade.

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Created1961-11-17
DescriptionThis recording depicts First Lady Lady Bird Johnson arriving at the Westward Ho in a motorcade.
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Created1961-11-17
DescriptionIn this introduction, Vice President Johnson humorously discusses how Hayden's peers perceive him and shares several anecdotes about Hayden's political career.
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Created1961-11-17
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In this speech, Hayden reflects on his career, including his election as Arizona's first Representative in 1912; his recollections of such prominent figures as Governor George W. P. Hunt and Williams Jennings Bryan; and advice he received, including a Maryland politician's caution against speaking on the House floor because "it

In this speech, Hayden reflects on his career, including his election as Arizona's first Representative in 1912; his recollections of such prominent figures as Governor George W. P. Hunt and Williams Jennings Bryan; and advice he received, including a Maryland politician's caution against speaking on the House floor because "it will be printed in the Congressional Record and you can never get it out" and Senator Pat Harrison's instruction to "never talk when you have the votes." Hayden finishes his speech by introducing President Kennedy.
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Created1961-11-17
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In this speech, President Kennedy describes his first meeting with Carl Hayden and praises Hayden's service as a legislator, specifically his work with water policy, participation in infrastructure and other projects designed to improve conditions in western states, and his outstanding representation of his constituency. He concludes his remarks

In this speech, President Kennedy describes his first meeting with Carl Hayden and praises Hayden's service as a legislator, specifically his work with water policy, participation in infrastructure and other projects designed to improve conditions in western states, and his outstanding representation of his constituency. He concludes his remarks by discussing America's role as a world power.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / McPheters, Lee R. (Interviewee) / Rex, Tom R. (Interviewee) / Easton, Lois Brown (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1988-10-19
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Arizona Economy Package, Tom Rex Interview (Taylor); Youth Literacy Package, Lois Easton Interview (Shelton); Anne Bendheim Commentary, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (McVae). Segments on the one-year anniversary of a major stock market plunge, the possible Arizona recession, and where the economy is headed; children's literacy problems and programs;

Arizona Economy Package, Tom Rex Interview (Taylor); Youth Literacy Package, Lois Easton Interview (Shelton); Anne Bendheim Commentary, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (McVae). Segments on the one-year anniversary of a major stock market plunge, the possible Arizona recession, and where the economy is headed; children's literacy problems and programs; and Anne Bendheim's commentary (a review of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof").