Original Press Releases 1989 [4]
Description:
Files in this series were created from 1988 through 1994. Material types include transcripts, correspondence, memos, and clippings regarding information and statements that were released to the press. Subjects covered in the files concern issues such as health care and campaign finance reform. Also included are Senator Mitchell's statements on the environment, especially in relation to clean air, global warming, oil spills, and the wetlands. Significant events covered by the files are the sexual harrassment case involving Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas, as well as the 1992 Los Angeles riots in the aftermath of the Rodney King case. Also included is Mitchell's fight against the 1992 proposed balanced budget amendment regarding the reduction of the national deficit.
Specific legislation mentioned includes health care legislation regarding affordable health care for all Americans, the 1989 North American Wetlands Conservation Act, ethics legislation, and the 1989 Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act.
The majority of the records was created by press secretary Diane Dewhirst.
Dates
- Creation: 1948 - 2023
Creator
- From the Collection: Mitchell, George J. (George John) (Person)
Access Restrictions:
No restrictions.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 6.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Undetermined
Repository Details
Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository