1- The House of Representatives voted last week to reform entitlement spending programs to better monitor the cost of these automatic spending programs, which now make up more than half of the Federal budget, What is the story on this?; 2- Air...
Defense Base Closure Commission. Meridian Naval Air Station. Camp Shelby.
1- You were in Washington on April 17 for a hearing held by the Defense Base Closure Commission. What was discussed at the hearing that might affect the future of Meridian’s Naval Air Station?; 2- At this point in the process, what are your...
1- The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis will be commissioned in Norfolk, VA, this weekend. You will be there. What does this mean for the nation and for the state of Mississippi?; 2- Two Mississippi National Guard units could be among those...
1- Two National Guard units in Mississippi have been mobilized for duty in support of the U.S. Peacekeeping mission to Bosnia. What are the details on this?; 2- Are these the only two Mississippi units affected?; 3- As this is being taped, the...
National Guard. Avenger Air Defense System. Defense Spending, Balanced Budget.
1- You went to Ft. Bliss Texas this past weekend to watch Mississippi National Guardsmen participate in live-fire exercises with the Avenger Air Defense System. What is the story on this?; 2- The President’s budget proposal for defense spending...
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...
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...
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?
