Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 4 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 4 spans the dates of January 8-March 31, 1862.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885; Civil War; Politicians; Presidents; Politics and government; Generals
Volume 14 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 14 spans the dates of February 21-April 30, 1865.
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,...
Somalia. Cheney, Dick. National Guard. Veterans Affairs Committee. 103rd Congress.
1- American troops have been in Somalia for a couple of weeks now, helping get food and medicine to those in need. There have been scattered shooting incidents, but no major battles. What is your impression of the operation so far?; 2- You have...
1- Last week, the Secretary of Defense proposed more changes to the structure of the U.S.S military. It includes reducing the number of aircraft carriers and air force fighter air wings. What kind of effect could this have on military bases in...
1- Israeli and Palestinian Liberation Organization leaders were at the White House this week to sign a historic peace treaty. You were at the ceremony. What are your impressions of this development?
1- You met last week with the head of the Air Force’s Air Mobility command about the future of the C-141 mission at the Ari National Guard facility in Rankin county. What did you learn?; 2- There is another constitutional crisis in Russia as it...
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- 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- 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...
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...
Defense Spending. Federal Deficit. Veterans Affair Committee.
1- What do you think about plans to continue cutting defense spending over the next couple of years?; 2- In support of passage of a constitutional amendment to balance the Federal budget, 100,000 petitions, containing the names of Americans in all...
Dalton, John. Meridian Naval Air Station. World War I. Defense Authorization Bill.
1- Navy Secretary John Dalton has accepted your invitation to visit Meridian Naval Aire Station. What are the details on the visit?; 2- Veterans Day this year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War I and throughout the country,...
1- Under and Air Force reorganization of its training programs, Columbus Air Force Base will get 50 full-time new military personnel and 14 new aircraft. What are the details on this?; 2- As this program is being taped, the House is preparing to...
Persian Gulf War. National Guard. Department of Veterans Affairs. Campaign Reform. Defense Spending. Clinton, Bill. Gore, Al.
1- After serving in the Persian Gulf War, several members of the National Guard unit in Waynesboro have had babies born with physical ailments. You have been working with the Department of Veterans affairs to full investigate this question. What...
Clinton, Bill. Defense Spending. Dalton, John. Widnall, Shiela. Meridian Naval Air Station. Columbus Air Force Base.
1- You and six other members of Congress went to the White House last week to talk to President Clinton about defense spending. What did you tell the President?; 2- As this program is being aired, you are preparing to take Navy Secretary John...
Centers For Disease Control. Dalton, John. Meridian Naval Air Station. Columbus Air Force Base. Widnall, Sheila.
1- You met Monday with official from the Centers for Disease Control on the health problems being experienced by some Gulf War veterans and their families in Mississippi. What happened at the meeting?; 2- Navy Secretary John Dalton came to Meridian...
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-...
Inman, Bobby. CIA. Aspin, Les. National Guard. Prayer in Schools.
1-Retired Admiral and Deputy CIA Director Bobby Inman has been named Defense Secretary to replace Leas Aspin. What should be his top priority after confirmation?; 2- Just prior to Aspin’s resignation, a restructuring plan for the National Guard...
