[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 206 (Thursday, December 21, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S19131-S19132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             ARNOLD SHAPIRO

 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, recent studies have indicated 
that the violent crime rates are decreasing in many cities, but that 
there is a disturbing rise of violent crimes being committed by teen-
agers.
  I think there is no more important issue facing this Congress than 
violence. Congress must take steps to reduce violent acts--in the home, 
in the workplace, and on our streets --that occur with numbing 
frequency in America.
  I have been particularly troubled by the content of many programs 
that air on television networks in this country. Ultra-violent acts 
appear almost around the clock. While I have spoken out frequently 
about the problem of television violence, I also wanted to take a 
moment to praise an upcoming television documentary that details 

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the positive steps taken by many companies to help troubled and 
disadvantaged kids.
  ``Everybody's Business: America's Children,'' a network documentary 
produced by the Oscar- and Emmy-Award winning Arnold Shapiro, will air 
this Saturday, December 23 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  This program showcases the volunteer and funding efforts made 
possible by many American companies and corporations to help troubled 
and disadvantaged kids. Katie Couric is the host of this special which 
praises many companies for providing mentoring programs and community 
support efforts to support our children.
  During this holiday season, it is particularly refreshing to see a 
network television program which promotes the good deeds of American 
companies.
  As we look ahead into the coming year, it is my hope that more 
television programs will give this type of positive reinforcement to 
America's companies that make an investment in our youth.
  It also gives me pleasure to note the program is produced by one of 
Los Angeles's leading producers, Arnold Shapiro. He is well known for 
his quality programs and documentaries, including ``Scared Straight'' 
and ``Scared Straight: Exposing and Ending Child Abuse.'' He recently 
won the Peabody Award for his CBS children's special, ``Break the 
Silence: Kids Against Child Abuse.''
  Arnold Shapiro's brand of television--straight forward, informative 
and educational--is exactly the type of programming I hope to see more 
of on network television in the coming years.

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