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...
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...
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. ...
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. 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...
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...
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...
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...