Government Shutdown. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans Day. World War II Memorial.
1- As this is being taped, Congress and the White house are in a stalemate over legislation to keep the government running. What is going to happen with this?; 2- How will services and benefits programs under the Department of Veteran Affairs be...
1- As this is being taped, tensions are being raised about a possible confrontation with North Korea’s suspected nuclear arms program. What do you make of the situation right now?; 2- If the shooting started in Korea, could we avoid being drawn...
Meridian Naval Air Station. Columbus Air Force Base. National Guard.
1- As this program is being taped , there are very strong rumors that Meridian Naval Air Stations will be on the Defense Base Closure list that will be released later this week. What is the story on this?; 2- You have made the point that closing a...
Widnall, Sheila. Columbus Air Force Base. Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
1- As this program is being taped, you are preparing to go to Columbus Air Force Base on Friday with the Secretary of the Air Force, Sheila Widnall. Why is her visit to Columbus important?; 2- While in the golden Triangle, she will go to New Hope...
1- As this program is being taped, you are preparing to hold a Veteran’s Affairs Committee hearing in Meridian to look into Persian Gulf War illnesses. What do you hope to learn from the hearing?; 2- Several members of congress will join you in...
Widows Benefits. Cost of Living Adjustment. Veterans Legislation. G.I. Bill Benefits. Loan Elegibilty for Reservists. Drug Pricing.
1- As we approach Veterans Day 1992, could you talk a little about Veterans legislation passed in the 102nd Congress. What were some of the highlights?; (He talked about these e subjects: Benefits for widows and dependents; COLA; Increase in GI...
Mississippi State Basketball. Veterans Nursing Homes.
1- Being a graduate of Mississippi state University yourself, you must be especially proud of the basketball teams success and hard work. As they prepare to compete in the NCAA Final Four tournament, is there anything you would like to tell them?;...
Veterans Nursing Homes. Social Security. Military Construction Appropriations.
1- Bids were opened in July for construction of three state veterans nursing homes in Mississippi. All three came in over the projected budget. What is the next step in this process?; 2- You heard from the commissioner of the Social Security...
Golden Bulldog Award. Challenge Program. Immigration Bill.
1- Congratulations Congressman on receiving the Watch Dog of the Treasury Award. How were you selected for this honor?; 2- I understand that the Challenge program has been very successful. Can you tell us a little about it?; 3- What are the...
1- Congress has been in session since January 3 but no major action has yet been taken legislatively. Are you waiting for some direction from President Clinton?; 2- The Pentagon has increased the number of slots available for Junior ROTC units in...
Debt Limit. Capital Gains Tax Cut. Balanced Budget.
1- Congress is facing a deadline on another tough issue this week with legislation to raise the nation’s debt limit. What is your take on this?; 2- Consideration is being given to a smaller tax cut bill this year. To of the items that could...
Bankruptcy Code. Railroad Management and Labor. The Soviet Union.
1- Congress took quick action last week to get the railroads moving again while management and labor try to work out differences that caused a nationwide strike. Was congress right to step in with this legislation?; 2- The Senate has passed...
1- Congressman Jamie Whitten announced last week he would not seek another term from Mississippi’s First District. He has served longer than any other American in history in the house. What is your reaction to his retirement?; 2- You hosted a...
Secretary of the Navy. World War II Veterans. Veterans Affairs Committee. Truly, Richard. NASA. Whitten, Jamie.
1- Congressman Jamie Whitten has been hospitalized here in Washington. What do you know about his condition?; 2- You got some good news from the Secretary of the Navy this past week regarding the awarding of Bronze Stars to a group of World War II...
1- Congressman the results are in from last nights election and Pickering has won the 3rd District seat. Do you have any advice for him?; 2- As the end of your 15th term in office approaches, I was wondering if you would like to look back over...
1- Congressman, a truck bomb recently injured Air Force personnel in Saudi Arabia. Can you give us the details on this tragedy?; 2- Is it true that another unit of Air National Guardsmen was called to active duty?
Saudi Arabia. Perry, William. Columbus Air Force Base.
1- Congressman, after the recent truck bombing that resulted in the injury of American air Force personnel in Saudi Arabia, Defense Secretary William Perry has taken a lot of criticism for this tragedy. What do you think about this situation?; 2-...
National Defense Committee. Armed Services Bill. National Guard. Crimes Against Children Legislation.
1- Congressman, as a ranking member of the National Defense committee, can you give us the details on the 1997 Armed Services Bill?; 2- What funding can we expect for the Mississippi National Guard and Air Guard?; 3- A number of bills presented on...
1- Congressman, from the beginning, you have said that our troops should be pulled out of Bosnia as soon as possible. Do you know when that will be?; 2- A report from the General Accounting Office said that the cost of the Bosnia Operation could...
1- Congressman, I have heard rumors that the troops may be kept in Bosnia indefinitely. Do you have any news?; 2- Speaking of recent news, it was announced that the deficit for the fiscal year 1996 was the smallest since 1981. Does this mean...
