Whitten, Jamie. Veterans Health Care. Defense Spending.
1- There is some talk now about cutting defense spending by more than the 25 percent already planned over five years. What do you think will happen with the military budget in this coming fiscal year?; 2- On January 6, First District Congressman...
Whitten, Jamie. Mississippi Society of Washington. Peace Dividend. Cheney, Dick. Powell, Colin.
1- You and the Congressman Jamie Whitten were honored by the Mississippi Society of Washington at a February ceremony in the U.S. capitol. What were the details?; 2- There are many suggestions being offered in Washington about what to do with the...
Whitten, Jamie L. Veterans Affairs. Defense Authorization Bill. National Guard.
1- House and Senate negotiators have worked out an agreement on Defense Authorization Bill that will protect most National Guard and Reserve units from major cuts in FY1992 and 1993. You were on that conference committee. What do you think of the...
Veterans Affairs. Defense Authorizaton Bill. National Guard. Soviet Union.
1- Your Veterans Affairs Committee took action this week to lower drug costs in veterans hospitals around the country. What is the story behind this issue?; 2- The house will consider the Defense Authorization bill this week. The conference...
1- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has announced he is halting a test program to allow some non-veterans to be treated in veterans hospitals. Many veterans groups opposed the idea and now the Secretary has nixed it. What is your reaction?; 2-...
VA Regional Medical Headquarters. VA Hospitals. Capital Gains Tax.
1- You will be in Jackson January 6 to speak at the dedication of the VA Regional Medical Headquarters. What does this facility mean to the veterans in our state?; 2- Veterans hospitals in Virginia and Alabama will be used in a test study to see...
1- The House voted last week to disclose the names of all members of Congress who had insufficient funds in their accounts at the House Bank. Did you support that action?; 2- What about your personal situation at the House Bank. Were there any...
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Ala. and Miss.). National Guard.
1- During the August recess you released figures showing that the Pentagon planned to eliminate 24 National Guard units across the State of Mississippi. It is part of a plan to reduce reserve component strength levels throughout the military. ...
Statement and receipt for $69.50 paid by James William Sykes Sr. to settle the estate of his son, James William Sykes Jr., to Dr. Z. P. Landrum for medicine and medical services, including visits to slaves, in 1864. The bill was paid in 1866.
Soviet Union. State Legislature. Yeltsin, Boris. Congressional Districts.
1- The State Legislature has met in special session and come up with a redistricting plan for the State’s five congressional seats. What do you think of their actions?; 2-The Soviet Union will no longer exist after next week, according to...
Soviet Union. Philippines Subic Bay Naval Station.
1- The Senate of the Philippines apparently is going to reject the agreement that would allow the U.S. to remain at Subic Bay Naval Station for another 10 years. What is your reaction to this?; 2- You have said the Philippine Government has...
1- The events seem to be changing by the hour in the Soviet Union, but as this program is being taped, it appears that country is moving more and more toward democratic reform and freedom. What are your impressions of the developments?; 2- In May...
