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Jimmy Carter on saving energy

Title
Jimmy Carter on saving energy
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
20 Apr 1977
Year of production
1977
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Duration
00:04:53
Description
Ric Davies reports on a speech in Congress by President Jimmy Carter on his unpopular Save It energy policy including gasoline tax and tax on larger cars. Excerpt from speech heard. Senator Henry Jackson and Bob Rice of Friends of the Earth react to speech. Impact on other countries, American lifestyle and effect on car industry as small cars are likely to be preferrred
Contributors
Jimmy Carter; Henry Jackson; Ric Davies; Bob Rice
Keywords
USA; Car industry; Energy conservation; Presidents; Energy policy

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