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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-03
Batt discusses the legislation authorizing the Accelerated Public Works Program and the Program itself, the Appalachian Program, and the Area Redevelopment Administration’s relationship with various interest groups, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-02
Batt discusses issues and negotiations surrounding the 1963 expansion of the Area Redevelopment Act, and the Accelerated Public Works Program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-01
Batt discusses the 1955 Depressed Areas Act, difficulties with operating the ARA within the Commerce Department, and the actions of the ARA around the country, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-004-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's economic policies concerning unemployment compensation benefits and tax cuts. The episode aired on Thursday, October 3, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-032-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need to reform the system of unemployment compensation and benefits for those who are losing their jobs during the economic recession. The episode aired on Friday, March 29, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-025-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the economic and federal budget effects of the recent decision to extend unemployment compensation benefits. The episode aired on Thursday, March 11, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-003-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need to extend unemployment compensation benefits during the U.S. economic recession. The episode aired on Thursday, September 19, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-001-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss the climbing national unemployment rate during the economic recession, and debate a proposal to expand unemployment benefits. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 17, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-001
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Young Presidents Organization at Harvard Business School. In his speech the Senator remarks on the need for Federal programs to address issues in the economy and discusses areas to include in an anti-recession program including tax reform, unemployment regulations, social security coverage, and employment issues. The copy contains handwritten notations by Senator Kennedy. This folder also contains a copy of the Senator's introduction of Governor of Michigan G. Mennen Williams at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner on January 23, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York concerning the economy, social services legislation, Communism, the Soviet Union, international relations, and labor.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New Jersey concerning industry, organized labor, unemployment, social services legislation, Communism, the economy, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary to various states.