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June 24, 1999

Book Bank Launch

Senators Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) launched the Book Bank, a program that provided reading and educational materials… read more

Senators Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) launched the Book Bank, a program that provided reading and educational materials nationwide. Stating that “all children should have books in their lives,” they claimed that manufacturers and publishers had promised to donate books to the program. close

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Maxine Baker Executive Director Freddie Mac
Chris Dodd U.S. Senator [D] Connecticut

Peter Gold Chairman First Book National. Book Bank
Slade Thomas Gorton III U.S. Senator [R] Washington
Ted Kennedy U.S. Senator [D] Massachusetts
Patty Murray U.S. Senator (Class 3) [D] Washington
Paula Quint President Children's Book Council
Dan Spaulding Chief Executive Officer School Specialty

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Program ID:: 125431-1
Category:: News Conference
Format:: Congressional News Conference
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Sep 18, 1999 | 2:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Sep 19, 1999 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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Sep 18, 1999 | 2:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Sep 18, 1999 | 6:26pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Sep 19, 1999 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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