1- President Clinton announced last week that we would bring U.S. forces in Somalia home by March 31. What do you think of this timetable?; 2- The House will consider later this week whether to keep funding the Selective Service system for FY...
1- Congressman, I understand that the State VA Home in Collins recently opened. Is this true?; 2- What do you think will be the big issues faced in Congress in the next year?; 3- The President will be able to use the line item veto for the first...
Baker, Richard. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Anti-Crime Legislation. Assault Weapons.
Speaking with Representative Richard Baker of Louisiana
1- You and I both voted against the Crime Bill. Among the reasons we opposed it was the ban on 19 specific assault weapons. But I understand this new law also leaves an opening for the...
1- There is renewed talk in Washington about sending American ground troops to Bosnia to enforce the peace. What do you think of the idea?; 2- This past weekend, you were in Newton for the ‘rollout’ ceremony that brought a new high-tech weapon...
1- Congressman, now that Congress is in recess, how do you think the 104th Congress did overall?; 2- What do you think of the spending bill that President Clinton just signed?; 3- Were you pleased with the amount appropriated for the defense?
Stenholm, Charles. Agriculture Department Reauthorization Bill. Department of Agriculture Reorganization. Espy, Mike.
Speaking with Congressman Charles Stenholm of Texas
1- The Agriculture Department us is one of the biggest in the government was there room for consolidation and reorganization?; 2- Could you explain what this reorganization will do?; 3- How would...
National Security Committee. Challenge Program. Montgomery GI Bill. Columbus Air Force Base.
1- Congressman, the National Security Committee recently held hearings on the Challenge program. What was the outcome of these hearings?; 2- Speaking of helping our youth succeed, how do you think the Montgomery GI Bill has done in this area?; 3-...
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. 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...
1- Congressman, I have heard rumors that the troops may be kept in Bosnia indefinitely. Do you have any news?; 2- Speaking of recent news, it was announced that the deficit for the fiscal year 1996 was the smallest since 1981. Does this mean...
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. ...
1- After American soldiers were killed, wounded and captured in gun battles in Somalia over the weekend, Secretary of State Christopher and Defense Secretary Aspin came to Capitol Hill to brief members of congress on developments. What happened at...
1- Congressman, from the beginning, you have said that our troops should be pulled out of Bosnia as soon as possible. Do you know when that will be?; 2- A report from the General Accounting Office said that the cost of the Bosnia Operation could...
1- Passage of the Higher Education Act made it possible for more middle income Mississippi to have access to student loans and grants. What are the details on this?; 2- A campaign finance reform bill passed the House this year but was not enacted...
Veterans Affairs. Defense Authorizaton Bill. National Guard. Soviet Union.
1- Your Veterans Affairs Committee took action this week to lower drug costs in veterans hospitals around the country. What is the story behind this issue?; 2- The house will consider the Defense Authorization bill this week. The conference...
Defense Spending. Clinton, Bill. Gays in the Military.
1- What do you see being done in 1993 in the area of defense spending? Is there going to be pressure to make further cuts in the military?; 2- President elect Clinton is planning to lift the ban on allowing homosexual into the military. What is...
Meridian Naval Air Station. Meridian-Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Kelso, Frank. Cheney, Dick. Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941.
1- More than 1,200 people came to Meridian’s Naval Air Station Friday to be a part of the Meridian-Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon honoring your 25th year of service in the house of Representatives. Defense Secretary Dick Cheney was...
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...
Peavey, Hartley, 1941- . Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941. Bush, George H.W. Meridian, MS
1-As this is being taped, President Bush is scheduled to go to Meridian this coming week to visit with one of the state’s most outstanding business leaders, Harley Peavey. What are the details?; 2- This will be Mr. Bush’s first visit as...
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...
