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Only One of Two New Sitcoms Delivers

Veteran writing and production teams premiere two new shows this week: "Double Rush," about messengers in New York; and "Women of the House," a lukewarm political satire.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 4, 1995: Interview with Jason DeParle; Obituary for Ted Hawkins; Review of the television shows "Double Rush" and "Women in the House."
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New Visions for Welfare Reform

We'll hear from Jason DeParle. He covers anti-poverty policy for the New York Times. With the new Congress in session, a major debate over America's social welfare policy is expected. DeParle talks about what proposals we're likely to see from the Republicans and from the Clinton Administration, and how these might affect women and African Americans in particular.

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Remembering Singer-Songwriter Ted Hawkins

An interview from our archives with singer, songwriter and guitarist Ted Hawkins, who died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 58. For almost 30 years, Hawkins was a street musician in L.A famous for his trademark milk crate. He became a star in England where he lived for four years, though he was still virtually unknown in the U.S. Last year, Hawkins released a new recording titled "The Next Hundred Years." (Rebroadcast)

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