Democracy Now : October 31 : Dole And The Disabilities Act. Congressional Race. Neighbor To Neighbor

DEMOCRACY NOW| DOLE AND THE DISABILITIES ACT. CONGRESSIONAL RACE. NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR / Pacifica Foundation| Produced by Julie Drizin and Amy Goodman| hosted by Amy Goodman. - A daily election year program which takes an in-depth look at the political landscape and interviews visionaries from all walks of life, including members of grassroots organizations who challenges the status quo. - CONTENT: pt.1. Political headlines (3:00) -- pt.2. Presidential candidate, Bob Dole and the Disability Act| discussion about the Americans with Disabilities Act| excerpt from a press conference with Justin Dart, trustee on the board of the Dole Foundation, lifelong Republican and principal architect of the A.D.A. who is also backing the re-election of President Bill Clinton| guest Jim Dixon, Director of Americans with Disabilities Vote (16:00) -- pt.3. Hottest congressional races in the country taking place in Northern CA, between Republican incumbent Frank Riggs, and Democrat challenger, Michela Alioto| profile of the race (16:00) -- pt.4. Neighbor to Neighbor, the grassroots organization working for human rights and economic justice| discussion about how the group, rather than giving money to campaigns, donates to trained organiaztions who help get out the vote in close congressional races| guest Shelly Moskowitz, Political Director of the Neighbor to Neighbor Political Action Committee (17:00) - Broadcast, October 31, 1996.