Government Shutdown. Clinton, Bill. Contract Awards. Health Care Reform.
1- The House and Senate have passed a continuing resolution to fund government programs through the end of this fiscal year, but there is some question about whether President Clinton will sign the bill. If he doesn’t sign it by Friday, parts of...
1- This week you were honored at the Old Master’s Breakfast. Can you tell the listeners about this?; 2- Recent estimates have the actual cost of deploying troops in Bosnia peace keeping mission double the $4billion originally estimated for this...
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?;...
Government Shutdown. Clinton, Bill. Immigration Bill. Small Business Regulation.
1- As Congress begins its Easter recess, how close are we to having budget passed through Congress, and what are the chances that the budget will be approved by President Clinton?; 2- The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed an immigration...
West, Togo. National Guard. Clinton, Bill. Line Item Veto. Farm Legislation.
1- A few weeks ago, Army Secretary Togo West said that a study of the military found very few cases of extremists. Do you think this is an accurate description of today’s military?; 2- A recent Editorial in the Washington Post suggested that one...
1- I understand that during the Easter break, you went to Bosnia and Germany to spend time with the active forces and the Mississippi National Guard stationed there. How do you think they are doing?; 2- What do you think will be the first order of...
Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Portable Health Insurance Bill. Anti-Terrorism Bill.
1- In Congress you’ve been known as “Mr. Veteran” for years. How does it feel to know that the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Jackson might be renamed in your honor?; 2- Several weeks ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the...
1- Recently, you cosponsored bill HR 3118 that will allow veterans greater access to VA care. Can you tell us a little more about it?; 2- A museum in Phoenix, Arizona has an exhibit which has caused quite a lot of controversy. The contemporary...
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 as a major supporter of the VA hospitals can you explain the medical research capabilities included within these hospitals?; 2- You were recently honored at a luncheon by the Armed Services YMCA here in Washington. Can you tell us...
1- Congressman, the death of Admiral Mike Boorda came as quite a shock. Is there anything you would like to say about this tragedy?; 2- Overall, are you pleased with the amount appropriated towards veteran issues?; 3-The House passed the FY 1997...
1- Congressman, I know that you were in Mississippi over the Memorial Holiday. What did you do?; 2- Recently President Clinton released an announcement stating the veterans possibly affect by Agent Orange will now be provided medical care for...
Military Construction. National Guard. VA Medical Facilities Construction Bill.
1- Sir, during the recent floor debate on the Military Construction Package, you spoke on the amount allotted to the Army National Guard. Will you tell us what was said? *Guard gets 3 % while doing 40% of mission. There is a need for more...
Balanced Budget Amendment. Voluntary School Prayer. Lott, Trent.
1- Congressman, the Balanced Budget Amendment once again failed to pass the Senate, is there a chance this amendment will be brought up again next year?; 2- As you know, a recent court ruling said that a Mississippi school could not hold devotional...
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?
1-Congressmen a number of veteran issues came to the floor recently. Can you give us the details on them?; 2- What are your plans for this Fourth of July weekend? (Leake County Fourth of July event)
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-...
1- Congressman, there have been rumors of another round of base closings. Should Mississippi be concerned?; 2- The Montgomery GI Bill has been in effect since 1985. How is it performing?
1- Congressman, is immigration really necessary?; 2- Is Congress working on balancing the budget?; 3- How close is Congress to passing a Welfare Reform Bill?
Speaking with Congressman Gene Taylor of Mississippi’s Fifth District.
1- Let’s start out the show today by talking about the Defense Bill. The Defense Authorization Bill that passed through the House was good for many of the military bases in...
