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Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 20008
Asks for more information about a specific program on C-SPAN. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-09-25; 96812
Includes several documents including: an allegorical story in which an alligator (Semite Nation) is stung by a scorpion (UN) because it was greedy; letters to ambassadors; a coloring book page; Semitic/Chinese genealogical charts; and a poem. Letters include themes of condemnation of war. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-08-20; 78206
Letter written from member of Congress to another, imploring them to reflect upon their duties to the American people, their ethical principles, etc. in the face of war. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-20; 01095
Asks for programming information. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-16; 92122
Suggests that a program explaining how Congress members are selected to be on special committees/the committee process. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.
Explains how the vote does not count on the national level, only on the state level. Goes on to talk about how elections are bought and asks why Americans don't know about this system. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-10; 66048
Expresses appreciation for C-SPAN because author's husband is blind and disabled; C-SPAN keeps him sharp and stimulated. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-12-13; 33305
Explains that the UN's decree on Iraq did not strictly mean the use of force; sanctions, negotiations, and embargoes, as author suggests, may also be implied in "whatever means necessary." -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-12-14; 38464
Criticizes C-SPAN for its partisanship and bias towards the Republican Party; author particularly had a problem with senatorial hearings that favored Republican interests; author is curious about outcome of Neil Bush trial. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-12-10; 23226
Vehemently criticizes negative remark on status of soldiers in Persian Gulf, argues that whoever made remark should not be afforded the benefits of US citizenry. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-09; 75951
(Includes two letters): 1st: talks about frivolous spending, time-wasting, and dualities in Congress (arguments over Beauty Shops and museums) and how they're harmful, and federal involvement in private businesses. 2nd: talks about Naval training and gun control -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-28; 12498
Suggests an aural indicator for when the programming schedule is on screen, as author typically isn't always looking at the TV. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-12-04; 62702
Expresses discontent with senatorial behavior in the context of the S&L crisis; says that one DeConcini used Senator Ed Gray as a scapegoat, and that behavior in Congress rebukes dissidence without question allows for cliques that are damaging to the political system. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-12-07; 98102
Author asks how various fundraising committees in Congress raise their money, who their contributors are, and how they determine how much money they need; author is also interested in legitimacy of committees. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-12-03; 81501
Provides strategy for how best to win the war against Iraq by using Mubarak's soldiers as infantry and American military as air support. Author also suggests that reducing standard of living in America would help win the war quickly. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-23
Reminds C-SPAN's guests that callers are paying for their calls and asks that they not interrupt them. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-08
Explains that Ron Brown was brought in by Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden, and when they broke up, Brown was obsolete. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-10; 92122
Asks why there is no draft in the context of the war in the Middle East, and why C-SPAN is not covering it anymore. Asks for unbiased analysis to inform the public. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-22; 92019
Expresses appreciation for C-SPAN and enjoys seeing Congress at work. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-19; 33486
Encloses three Newspapers pieces from the author's condominium's free press paper; mostly satirical content and some cartoons. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 10017
Envelope containing excerpts from Flo Kennedy's (a black feminist in New York) autobiography in which her philosophies and ideologies are made clear; envelope also contains invitation to a party at Flo's house. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 24541
Asks for more information about a specific program on C-SPAN. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-18; 94305
Includes several clippings highlighting corruption and incompetence of Congress regarding money spending. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 61084
Criticizes C-SPAN for bringing "third rate Newspapers journalists" on the program instead of intelligent correspondents who can provide history of the Middle East; advises C-SPAN to resist double standards about religion. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-18; 92014
Asks for more information about BBC radio programming. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 19030
Writes to ask for help to build a water pipeline from the Delaware River so that his town does not run out of water. Asks for more information about where he can write for further assistance. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 20001
Flyer for a lecture on Black Racism in Washington, D.C. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 21210
Uses the writings of Edward Bellamy to call for a social and economic reform in which wealth is more evenly distributed to combat the capitalist structure of the country. Includes many quotes from Bellamy's Publication "Equality." Calls for world harmony in an economic sense. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.
Anonymous letter calling for nationwide reform in areas of the government, including budget allocation, military spending, taxes, health care, foreign aid, etc. Warns of a one world government and WWIII. Claims a chain letter-writing epidemic will save US. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-13; 77340
Asks for information about literature pertaining to C-SPAN for a college research paper. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-31; 97213
Asks for VCR copy of program covering the 1990 election as author's VCR machine was not working. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-25; 11590
Asks why C-SPAN is not free in his hometown and if anything can be done to rectify the issue through C-SPAN or Cable provider. Submits this letter as C-SPAN did not respond to his first letter. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-23; 30338
Urges C-SPAN to bring more guests to the show who advocate for peace in the Middle East, and gives Suggestion for specific guests. Encloses clipping. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-21; 86301
Suggests a new format for viewer correspondence in which written communications, not call-ins, would be aired to filter in more informed opinions about the government, which would also serve to educate the American public. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 33069
Initially praises C-SPAN, but criticizes its coverage of Middle East affairs, especially its guests who spoke on the matter, and for not showing both sides of the issue. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-25; 33319
Criticizes guests on C-SPAN for being too biased, which goes against C-SPAN's integrity. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-31; 18102
Praises musical choice during program intervals. Asks for more information about where to procure music. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-14; 81434
Supports Desert Shield policy, but also believes that Iraq should be allowed Kuwait if peaceful conditions were imposed on them post-appeasement. Speaks about oil and OPEC economy. Speaks in defense of Saddam Hussein. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-23; 89119
Proposes tax, budget, and policy reform, advocating for universal health care, federal infrastructure for the poor; urges to cease defense spending and to raise the minimum wage. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-31; 45157
Criticizes article written in the WSJ about the Gulf War and US foreign policy; believes that America should be the arbiter of peace and not to financially support wars in the Middle East; criticizes US relationship with Israel. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-07; 98225
Praises C-SPAN for coverage of elections (esp. Susan Swain's handling); praises coverage of governorship of Massachusetts; asks question about a guest. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-12; 34691
Implores for more constitutional clarification on C-SPAN; criticizes President Bush for declaration of war without constitutional approval or consultation; asks for more education for American people. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-11-14
Believes that Iraq should be allowed to have Kuwait so that they can focus their resources to more peaceful endeavors; calls President Bush out for being hypocritical; gives Suggestion to the UN to govern Iraq. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-12; 10306
Asks for more information about programming. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-17; 60007
Asks for more information about programming. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-13; 02115
Asks for more information about the Congress handbook. -
Letter to C-SPAN, n.d.; 10025
Asks whether she can have a copy of a specific program about Brazilian history or for more information; expresses appreciation for C-SPAN. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-27; 54481
Asks for more information about C-SPAN's history, ownership, mission, and programming. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-29; 15417
Suggests that C-SPAN cease its coverage of the House of Commons, comparing it to cartoons. Expresses appreciation for C-SPAN otherwise. Asks for autograph, and encloses Calendars for that purpose. -
Letter to C-SPAN, 1990-10-25; 89447
Expresses appreciation for C-SPAN and suggests an 800 number for people living without access/means to long-distance phone calls.