Films for the Humanities and Sciences - A Day in the Life of a Senator

A Day in the Life of a Senator

Congress plays a vital role in hammering out the policies that shape everyday life. Why then do so many Americans feel that it exists in a world of its own, out of touch with the very constituencies that elected them in the first place? This program scrutinizes the political landscape through the eyes of America’s elected elite, presenting firsthand what politicians really do—and endure—both in Washington and in their represented states. Featured Senators Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) speak out on topics including whether bipartisan cooperation is possible in the Clinton post-impeachment era. (29 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10026
Copyright date: ©1999
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-7909-4

Part of the Series : Politics as Usual?


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