Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
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Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a new effort in Congress to pass the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which would allow time off for workers facing family emergencies. They comment that it is similar to legislation previously vetoed by President Bush. The episode aired on Monday, May 6, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.