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.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 13 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 13 spans the dates of November 16, 1864-February 20,...
102nd Congress. Bush, George H.W. Homeless Veterans. Veterans Legislation. National Guard. Campaign Finance Reform. Line Item Veto.
1- One of the last bills for the 102nd Congress President Bush signed into law was one to improve benefits for the nation’s homeless veterans. How would you characterize this year in Congress with relation to veterans legislation?; 2- Another...
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...
103rd Congress. Health Care Reform. Veterans Health Care. Espy, Mike. Defense Spending.
1- The l03rd congress was sworn in this week. What do you think will be some of the top issues on the agenda in the coming two years?; 2- On the issue of health care reform, where do you think the veterans health care system should fit in?; 3- One...
104th Congress. Welfare Reform. Contract With America. Capital Gains Tax.
1- The 104th Congress convened this week in Washington and the House is under new leadership. What are your thoughts about the new session?; 2- What will be some of your priorities in the 104th Congress?; 3- One issue on the agenda will be welfare...
American Party; Columbus (Miss.); Political parties; Elections; Mississippi; Political Conventions; Philadelphia (Pa.); Fontaine, Charles D., 1817-1871; Swann, Fleming L.; Stith, R. S.; Horne, A. G.; Cash, McDowell & Kimbrough (Firm: Columbus,...
Broadside, Platform and Principles of the American Party of the U. States, Adopted in Convention at Philadelphia, June, 1855. Platform outlines fourteen planks of the American Party, formerly the Know-Nothing Party, including religion, patriotism,...
Armed Services Committee. Gays in the Military. Somalia. Clinton, Bill. Health Care Reform.
1- The House approved legislation that the Armed Services Committee had passed earlier regarding the issue of gays in the military. What do you think of this new policy?; 2- The House this week passed and amendment to the Defense bill that...
Balanced Budget. Welfare Reform. Capital Gains Tax.
1- Negotiations continue between conservative Democrats, Republicans and the White House on a balanced budget plan. There is some optimism, some pessimism. What do you think about the prospects?; 2- Earlier this year, Congress passed a welfare...
Bankruptcy Law Reform. Welfare Reform. McNair, Steve. Alcorn State University. Heisman Trophy.
1- One of the positive things Congress did in the final days of this recent session was pass legislation to reform the nation’s bankruptcy laws. You worked hard to get this legislation approved. Why was it important?; 2- One of the issues that...
1- It appears the administration is planning to approve a military invasion of the Caribbean country of Haiti, perhaps in the next few days. What are your thoughts on such an action?; 2- Should Congress have a chance to vote on this before an...
1- You and I both agree that it costs too much money to run for Congress these days and that we need to reform the system. The question is how to do it. What are your thoughts on how we reform our campaign laws?; 2- One of the concerns many of us...
1- You supported most of the items in the Contract with America, just completed in the first 100 days of the 104th Congress. There is some question about what will happen to items such as welfare reform and the tax cut bill when they get to the...
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...
1- Former Mississippi Congressman, Mike Espy, resigned as Secretary of Agriculture, what was your reaction?; 2- An American soldier was shot and wounded in Haiti. Questions continue to be raised about the wisdom of our military mission there. ...
Government Shutdown. Clinton, Bill. Contract Awards. Health Care Reform.
1- The House and Senate have passed a continuing resolution to fund government programs through the end of this fiscal year, but there is some question about whether President Clinton will sign the bill. If he doesn’t sign it by Friday, parts of...
