House of Representatives (U.S.). Balanced Budget Amendment. Social Security System.
1- The House of Representatives failed to pass the Balanced Budget Amendment last week by nine weeks. You worked hard in support of the amendment. What is you reaction to the defeat?; 2- What is the next step since the Balance Budget Amendment...
Stenholm, Charlie. Balanced Budget Amendment. Agriculture and Budget Committee. Conservative Deomcratic Forum. Constitutional Amendment. Social Security System.
Speaking with Representative Charlie Stenholm of Texas.; 1- During this session, Charlie has been the driving force behind efforts to pass a constitutional amendment to balance the budget. Because of his work, we got a chance to bote on the...
Balanced Budget Amendment. Fish and Wildlife Service.
1- The House failed to pass the Balanced Budge Amendment last week by a 12 vote margin. You supported the amendment. What is your reaction to the vote?; 2- Some opponents argued that passing the amendment would have meant big cuts to Social...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 23 of a continuing series (currently 31 volumes) showcasing an edited collection of documents by and about Ulysses S. Grant. Materials in the series span the dates of 1837-1885; volume 23 spans the dates of February 1-December 31, 1872.
Columbus Task Force. Columbus Air Force Base. Balanced Budget Amendment.
1- You met with a delegation form the Columbus 2000 Task Force last week. The group is working to keep Columbus Air Force Base off future base closures lists. What happened at the meeting?; 2It appear the house will soon vote on the balance...
Congressional Term Limits. Capital Gains Tax. Balanced Budget Amendment.
1- Another amendment that may be considered in the early days of 1995 is that to require term limits to members of Congress. The idea has been popular, but it could create problems for smaller states if adopted. What do you think about it?; 2-...
Flag Burning Amendment. Meridian Naval Air Station.
1- You are one of the sponsors of a newly introduced Constitutional amendment in the house to prevent the physical desecration of the American Flag. What are the details on this?; 2- The amendment failed to get the two-thirds majority when it was...
Flag Burning Amendment. Congressional Term Limits. Military Construction Projects.
1- You are the chief sponsor of the constitutional amendment to prevent desecration of the American Flag. The legislation had a hearing this past week in a House subcommittee and you testified. What did you say?; 2- The constitutional amendment...
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...
Cumberland Presbyterian Church; Selma (Ala.); Clergy; Religious gatherings; Military chaplains; Civil war; United States; Campbell, John P., 1801-1868; Cowan, Samuel Montgomery, 1801-1881; Chadick, William Davidson, 1817-1878; Borah, Jacob T.,...
Minutes of Cumberland Presbyterian Church convention held in Selma, Alabama, in 1863. Includes roll of ministers and elders present on each day of the convention, most from Alabama and Tennessee. The convention established committees for a...
Budget Amendment. The Pentagon. National Guard. Veterans Budget.
1- There is an effort under way in the House to get the Balanced Budget Amendment brought up for a vote this year. What are the prospects for that, and do you support it?; 2- It has been three weeks since the Pentagon announced plans to make big...
National Guard. Desert Storm. The Pentagon. Balanced Budget Amendment. Department of Defense. G. I. Bill.
1- After it was reported that the Army was notifying National Guard and Reserve personnel in Mississippi and across the county to turn in their Desert Storm camouflage uniforms, you contacted the Pentagon and got the to suspend the order. Is that...
Authorization Bill. Whitten, Jamie. House Appropriations Committee. Balanced Budget Amendment.
1- The House of Representatives approved the Fiscal Year 1993 Authorization Bill last week. You said Mississippi came out pretty well in the bill. What are the details?; 2- Congress man Jamie Whitten has temporarily stepped down as a chairman of...
Widnall, Sheila. Columbus Air Force Base. Balanced Budget Amendment.
1- On February 25, Air Force Secretary Sheila Widnall will accompany you to Columbus Air Force Base. What will be on the agenda?; 2- While in Columbus, the Secretary will go to an area school that is now using computers donated by the Air Force. ...
National Guard. Bankruptcy Reform. Balanced Budget Amendment.
1- You met with the Chief of Staff of the Air force last week and discussed the future of the aging C-141 Airlift Aircraft, such as the ones flown by the Air National Guard unit in Rankin County. What is the story on possible replacement...
1- The Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee held a meeting this week on the Persian Gulf War Illness issue. You are the ranking Democrat on the committee and have worked extensively on this issue. What came out of the hearing?; 2- The House will...
Defense Authorization Bill. Military Recruitment. Meridian Naval Air Station.
1- An amendment was offered this week to the defense Authorization bill that would have ended Selective Service registration for 18 year olds. You opposed the amendment. Why is the Selective Service System still needed?; 2- Another amendment that...
Unfunded Mandates. Balanced Budget Amendment. National Security Committee.
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1- The House is considering legislation to curb the practice of imposing federal rules and regulations on the states and cities without giving them funding to pay for them. These so-called un-funded mandates have increased over...
1- You have spoken out this week in opposition to a proposed exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution that would commemorate the dropping of the Atomic Bomb in Japan in World War II. What are your objections to the exhibit?; 2- The House of...
