Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 27 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 27 spans the dates of January 1-October 31, 1876.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 21 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 21 spans the dates of November 1,1870-May 31, 1871.
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...
Persian Gulf Illness. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
1- The House passed your legislation this week that provides compensation for Persian Gulf veterans suffering from still undiagnosed illnesses. What are the details on this?; 2- The house also approved legislation to provide a cost of living...
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
102nd Congress. National Guard. Veterans Legislation. Highway Funding Bill. Higher Education Reauthorization Act. Counter-Drug Law Enforcement School.
1- The 102nd Congress adjourned last week. What is your assessment of its overall performance there past two years?; (He discussed these topics as plusses: Preserving National Guard and Reserve strength levels: veterans legislation: passage of a...
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...
1- In a tragic accident over Northern Iraq, two American F-15’s shot down two U.S. helicopters in the no-fly zone of Iraq. What was your reaction to the incident?; 2- The House is considering anti-crime legislation this week. Some amendments...
Line Item Veto. Veterans Affairs Committee. Persian Gulf Illness.
1- Late last week, the House passed legislation to strengthen the President’s line item veto authority, did you support that effort?; 2- In the past, Presidents were forced to veto entire appropriations bills in order to kill a few wasteful...
Meridian Naval Air Station. American Flag. Endangered Species Act.
1- The Defense Base Closure Commission had hearings on Capitol Hill this week and the future of Meridian Naval Air Station was discussed. What was your take on the hearings?; 2- You are one of the chief sponsors of legislation to protect 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...
Stennis, John Cornelius, D-MS; Truman. Harry S.; Eastland, James O.; Wright, Fielding L.; Jackson Junior Bar Association; Jackson Junior Bar Association Resolution; Civil Rights Legislation; National Democratic Party; States Rights
Senator Stennis responds positively to constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
Stennis, John Cornelius, D-MS; Truman. Harry S.; Eastland, James O.; Wright, Fielding L.; Civil Rights Legislation; National Democratic Party; States Rights; Williams, John Bell
Senator Stennis responds positively to constituent letter and resolution opposing Civil Rights legislation.
