Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(DC) President Reagan's defense of economy plan at meeting with Congwomen. outlined. [REAGAN - accuses administrators of programs of being too concerned with own jobs.] Extent of help-wanted ads in "New York Times" and "Washington Post" mentioned. [REAGAN - says people are possibly encouraged not to take jobs.] Convention of building contractors reported supporting President's plan; details given.
REPORTER: John Palmer

(Studio) University of Michigan economists' assessment of Reagan's economy plan outlined.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Studio) Capitol Hill criticism of OMB director David Stockman noted.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd

(DC) Stockman's appearance before House consumer affairs subcommittee re: cuts in FTC (Federal Trade Commission) budget featured; OMB director's tardiness noted. [Representative Ben. ROSENTHAL - calls Stockman's lateness insulting.] Stockman's criticism of FTC (Federal Trade Commission) cited. [ROSENTHAL and STOCKMAN - discuss length of time Stockman deliberated on recommended FTC (Federal Trade Commission) cuts; who advised him on FTC (Federal Trade Commission) budget.]
REPORTER: Robert Hager

(Studio) Size of food stamp program mentioned.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd

(DC) Senator Jesse Helms' opposition to food stamp program noted. [Texas investigator Ed RICHARDS - lists products purchased with food stamps.] Position of Tennessee cmsr. Sammie Lynn Puett and representatives from New York and Puerto Rico mentioned; National Tax Limitation Committee, United States Catholic Conf. noted holding opposing views. [Social worker Mary NELSON - says recipients live on dog food.] [Recipient Delton PONDER - notes family couldn't eat without food stamps and school lunch program.] Ponder's financial situation outlined. [PONDER - questions future.]
REPORTER: Tom Pettit