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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 539 Collections and/or Records:

Report from Washington. Bread tax, 1965 August 5

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00101
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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Aug. 4, 1965. Sen. Dominick discusses topics including the benefits of tax reduction, and speaks against the tax increases proposed by the Johnson administration, particularly agricultural and food taxes and the so-called Bread Tax. He criticizes the impact of rising food prices, and the disproportionate cost to the poor when paying taxes on basic foodstuffs.

Dates: 1965 August 5

Report from Washington. Burma, 1964 May 8

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00081
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington on May 8, 1964. Sen. Dominick discusses the recent struggle of Burma's military government against communist influences, coming from external sources such as China, as well as with internal insurgents. Dominick also discusses the recently collapsed anti-government coalition, the National Democratic Front, which was dominated by White Flag, the Burmese communist party. He says our focus on South...
Dates: 1964 May 8

Report from Washington. Captive Nations, 1965 July 29

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00104
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on July 30, 1965. Sen. Dominick discusses the history and meaning of Captive Nations Week and lists nations that are under Russian and Chinese communist control. He expresses his opinion that recent administrations seem hesitant to discuss communist aggression as well as his view that the public should be made aware of the importance of Captive Nations Week as a show of support for governments...
Dates: 1965 July 29

Report from Washington. Centralization, 1962 June 2

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00033
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Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on [June 2?], 1962. Rep. Dominick discusses topics including the over-reaching power of the federal government, concentration of power in the executive branch, and the use of checks and balances in the government.

Dates: 1962 June 2

Report from Washington. Cherry Blossom Festival, 1963 March 20

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00055
Abstract Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on March 20, 1963. Sen. Dominick announces the date of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., and relates some details of the festival's history, background and activities. He also talks about sightseeing in the city and offers suggestions about attractions tourists should visit including museums and art galleries, national monuments, the Tidal Basin, the White House, and...
Dates: 1963 March 20

Report from Washington. Cloture, 1965 June 17

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00024
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Senator Peter H. Dominick delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on June 18, 1965. Sen. Dominick defines cloture (Senate Rule 22), explains the cloture process in the United States Senate, and discusses the impact of cloture motions on civil rights legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the pending voting rights bill (Voting Rights Act of 1965).

Dates: 1965 June 17

Report from Washington. Communication satellite, 1962 May 5

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00059
Abstract Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on May 3, 1962. Rep. Dominick announces the passage of a bill in the House creating a satellite communications corporation. Dominick explains that the corporation is a joint venture between government agencies, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Federal Communications Corporation (FCC), and private communications companies who will work together to...
Dates: 1962 May 5

Report from Washington. Communist mail, 1961 September 7

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00090
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Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Aug. 24, 1961. Rep. Dominick discusses topics including letters to Congressmen from Communists not residing in their districts. He also speaks about Communist propaganda coming into the United States.

Dates: 1961 September 7

Report from Washington. Congo, 1961 September 21

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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00065
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Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on Sept. 16, 1961. Rep. Dominick discusses topics including the U.S. State Department's attitude toward U.N. action in the Congo, its failure to support an independent Katanga under Moise Kapenda Tshombe, the Soviet Union's involvement in the country, and what to do about Patrice Lumumba.

Dates: 1961 September 21

Report from Washington. Council for a Livable World, 1964 July 2

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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00025
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Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on July 2, 1964. Sen. Dominick discusses the Council for a Livable World, including its mission of promoting nuclear disarmament and its financial support for various members of Congress.

Dates: 1964 July 2