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Oral history; Interview with William M. Bost, conducted on July 10, 2002 at Mitchell Memorial Library, Mississippi State University. Dr. Bost was born in Ecru, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, in 1924 and grew up on a farm. After serving in the...
House Armed Services Committee. National Guard. Authorization Bill.
1- The House Armed Services Committee has been working on its FY 1993 Authorization Bill. One of the concerns you had was keeping the strength levels high for the National Guard. What did the committee come up with?; 2- You said some missions for...
House Armed Services Committee. National Guard. Authorization Bill. Defense Bill.
1- The House Armed Services Committee has approved its FY 1993 Authorization Bill and it is expected to go to the House Floor shortly. You worked to protect National Guard strength levels and were successful in the committee. Will this section...
Federal Deficit. Defense Base Closure Commission. Armed Services Committee.
1- You have joined with a group of House members in urging that the Congress consider capping the entitlement spending in efforts to cut the Federal deficit. What is the story on this?; 2- Later this week the Defense Base closure Commission will...
Gays in the Military. Armed Services Committee. Military Construction Appropriations Bill.
1- The Pentagon is set to recommend a “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy regarding gays in the military. Recruits won’t be asked their sexual orientation but they must also keep that orientation private. What is your reaction to that?; 2-...
Clinton, Bill. Gays in the Military. National Service Act. Defense Authorization Bill. Armed Services Committee. National Guard.
1- President Clinton released his proposal to allow gays to serve in the military this week. What do you think of the plan?; 2- The House is considering the National Service Act, which provides benefits to Americans who volunteer to work in public...
1- The House Armed Service Committee took action this week that you said will discourage homosexuals from joining the military. What are the details on this policy?; 2- How doe s it differ from the policy that has been in effect?; 3- The Armed...
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...
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...
Armed Services Committee. Defense Spending. Persian Gulf Illness.
1- The House Armed Services passed the FY 1995 Defense Spending bill last week. What did you think of the overall package?; 2- How did Mississippi facilities fare in the defense bill?; 3- This week you introduced a bill to help veterans suffering...
1- With the change in leadership in the House and Senate, there is talk that defense spending could be increased over the next couple of years. What is your reaction to that?; 2- With the Republicans taking over the House, you will no longer be...
Boorda, Jeremy. Meridian Naval Air Station. Bosnia. Armed Services Committee. Defense Spending.
1-This coming week, you will bring the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jeremy Boorda, to Meridian Naval Air Station. What are the details on the Admiral’s visit?; 2- There is a real possibility that U.S. troops could be put on the ground in...
National Defense Committee. Armed Services Bill. National Guard. Crimes Against Children Legislation.
1- Congressman, as a ranking member of the National Defense committee, can you give us the details on the 1997 Armed Services Bill?; 2- What funding can we expect for the Mississippi National Guard and Air Guard?; 3- A number of bills presented on...
1-Congressman as a major supporter of the VA hospitals can you explain the medical research capabilities included within these hospitals?; 2- You were recently honored at a luncheon by the Armed Services YMCA here in Washington. Can you tell us...
John C. Stennis Cuba Fitch Senate Armed Services Committee Soviet Stennis
Senator John C. Stennis at unidentifed location; talks of Cuban cave storage; Maj. Gen. Alva R. Fitc, the Army's top intelligence officer, poses with Chairman Stennis, before giving the Senat e Armeed Services Committee an evaluation of the current...
John C. Stennis Florida Key West McElroy Preparedness Investigations Sub-Committee Wallace Kendall Senate Armed Services Stennis
Senator John C. Stennis in Key West, FL; Stennis (2nd from l) RADM RY McElroy, USN, Commander Key West Force (L-R) Mr. James Kendall, Chief Cousel, Senate Armed Services Preparedness investigations Sub-Committee, and Cpl. GC Wallace, USMC, witness...
John C. Stennis Committee Meeting Senate Armed Services Committee Wilbur M. Brucker Washington DC Stennis
Senator John C. Stennis in Washington, D.C. at Committee Meeting during presentation of US Army flag to the Senate Armed Services Committee by the Secretary of the Army, Wilber M. Brucker at ceremonies in the US Capitol building.
Matthes, Patricia; Jordan, Jack; Watkins, Brian; Nolen, David
(l to r) MSU Libraries' Associate Dean for Technical Services Pat Matthes; Director of MSU's International Business Academic Programs Brian Watkins; Head of MSU's Department of Foreign Languages Jack Jordan; and MSU Libraries' Humanities Reference...
