1- President Clinton has announced plans to use the U.S. military to airdrop food and other supplies into parts of what was formerly Yugoslavia. What do you think of the plan and are there risks for the U.S. military?; 2- You said this week that...
Winstead, Arthur. Boorda, Mike. Meridian Naval Air Station. Base Closures.
1- Former U.S. Representative Arthur Winstead died in Mississippi this week. What do your remember about Mr. Winstead?; 2- You met last week with Admiral Mike Boorda, Chief of Naval operations, regarding Meridian Naval air Station. What are the...
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...
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...
Widnall, Sheila. Columbus Air Force Base. Columbus Air Force Base. North Korea.
1- Air force Secretary Sheila Widnall has agreed to come to Columbus Air Force Base in February. Why is this important?; 2- You are also working to try and bring an Air Reserve unit to Columbus Air Force base. What are the details on this?; 3-...
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. ...
Wicker, Roger. Contract With America. Base Closure Commission.
Speaking with Representative Roger Wicker of Mississippi
1- It was a busy first 100 days as we considered issues in the Contract with America, and it has not let up since then. What are your impressions of the first eight months?; 2- What do you...
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...
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...
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...
1- You were one of those who delivered eulogies at the funeral of former Mississippi Congressman Jamie Whitten. What did you say about your colleague?; 2- How will Mr. Whitten be remembered in Mississippi?; 3- There has been some talk that 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...
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...
Welfare Reform. Persian Gulf Illness. Alabama Sturgeon.
1- The Secretary of the Interior announced this week that he was delaying for six months a decision about whether or not to include the Alabama Sturgeon on the endangered species list. You have had concerns about the future of the Tenn-Tom...
Veterans Nursing Homes. Veterans Programs. Bankruptcy Laws.
1- The Mississippi Legislature is considering legislation to provide the state share to build three new veterans nursing homes in Mississippi. What are the details on this?; 2- At a hearing last week on Capitol Hill, you heard from veterans who...
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...
1- Construction continues to move ahead on Mississippi’s three new veterans nursing homes, in Kosciusko, Oxford, and Collins. Applications are now being taken for patients in these facilities. What is the story on this?; 2- This is not the only...
Veterans Nursing Homes. Health Care Reform. Haiti. Cuba.
1- The State Legislature, in its special session in august, provided additional funding need to build Mississippi’s three new state veterans nursing homes. You said you were confident the Federal government could also come up with its additional...
Veterans Nursing Homes. Department of Veterans Affairs. Meridian Naval Air Station.
1- Funding has been secured for all three proposed veterans nursing homes in Mississippi for this fiscal year. You worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs to make sure the Federal share was there. What will this mean for Veterans in out...
Veterans Nursing Homes. Defense Authorization Bill. Anti-Crime Legislation.
1- Mississippi Legislature approved additional $2.5 million for funding for state veterans nursing homes. Are you confident the Federal government can provide additional money to build there three facilities?; 2- The House this week passed the...
