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Public affairs radio programs

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: This heading is used as a genre/form heading for radio programs about public policy or politics. Radio programs aired by or on behalf of nonprofit or governmental organizations to promote the common well-being or general welfare of society are entered under: Public service radio programs.

Found in 199 Collections and/or Records:

For the record. Foreign debts surtax, 1968 March 28

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00057
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on March 25, 1968 in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick discusses foreign debt to the United States, naming several countries that are overdue in their debt payments. He also states his opposition to exchanging gold for United States currency held by delinquent debtor nations until they become current in their payments. Dominick outlines reductions in federal...
Dates: 1968 March 28

For the record. Foreign trade, farm prices, 1968 March 18

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00068
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on March 21, 1968 in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick responds to questions about foreign trade. He states that U.S. trade with communist counties should be increased only for political advantage with the result of bolstering the U.S. economy, promoting improved press access to all countries, and forcing the Soviets to cease selling arms to the Middle East....
Dates: 1968 March 18

For the record. Gov't i.e. Government spending & airports, 1967 August 6

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00072
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on September 5, 1967, in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick answers questions about government spending and air traffic congestion. He suggests that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should adopt stronger air traffic control measures as well as install automatic locaters in planes in order to track them in case of an accident. He also recommends increasing...
Dates: 1967 August 6

For the record. Highway funds, import quota, 1967 October 24

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00058
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on October 24, 1967 in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick explains that Senator Everett M. Dirksen's (R-Ill.) efforts to attach an import quota measure to a Social Security benefits bill was an attempt to protect the measure from a presidential veto. He also responds to a question about a proposed freeze of federal highway program funds, explaining that a freeze...
Dates: 1967 October 24

For the record. Inflation & drugs, 1968 February 6

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00076
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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on February 6, 1968 in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick responds to questions about inflation, the responsibility of government to live within its budget, and the effect of inflation on retirement income. When questioned about drugs and young people, he discusses his ideas about making strong laws for drug dealers.

Dates: 1968 February 6

For the record. Landing fees, 1968 February 12

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00077
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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on February 12, 1968, in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including increases in airport landing fees, air traffic congestion at large urban airports and general aviation

Dates: 1968 February 12

For the record. Meaning of Dodd censure, poverty in Washington, D.C., 1967 August 10

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00052
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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on August 15, 1967 in Washington, D. C. Sen. Dominick discusses the censure of Senator Thomas J. Dodd (D-Conn.), who was accused of taking political contributions and using them for personal gain. He also discusses some reasons for poverty in Washington, D.C. and relates his efforts to alleviate this problem.

Dates: 1967 August 10

For the record. Middle East, and Cuban refugees, 1967 July 19

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00063
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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on July 26, 1967. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including the Middle East crisis, Felipe Rivera (a Cuban refugee who threatened to bomb the Cuban Pavilion at Expo 67) and Cuban refugees in general.

Dates: 1967 July 19

For the record. Obscene lit & airports, 1967 October 31

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Identifier: M085.10.0199.00012
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on October 31, 1967 in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick discusses the difficulty of regulating advertising for obscene literature that is sent through the mail because of the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech and the definition of obscenity. He also comments about establishing home rule and voting representation in Congress for the District of...
Dates: 1967 October 31

For the record. Riots & budget, 1968 March 11

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00079
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) answers questions from Colorado constituents during a segment of his For the record radio program on March 11, 1968 in Washington, D.C. Sen. Dominick discusses his views on recent demonstrations in different parts of the United States, saying that he disagrees with the theory that large marches will promote the same type of governmental change that is normally achieved through the legislative process. He also comments on the size of the federal budget,...
Dates: 1968 March 11