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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.