Speaking with Representative Molinari of Staten Island, New York; 1- The House has now acted on this issue by accepting the recommendations of the Base Closure Commission. Looking back on it now, what do you think of the process? Do you think it...
Haiti. Welfare Reform. Veterans Affairs Committee. Persian Gulf Illness.
1- Just prior to adjournment, Congress approved a resolution calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Haiti. What did the resolution say?; 2- You supported and even tougher substitute to this resolution that called for and immediate...
1- The House has taken action to improve the benefits under the Montgomery GI Education Bill. What are the details?; 2- You have tied the program to COLA’s in the future. Will that help the program keep pace?; 3- Though benefits have been...
Appropriations Bill. Taxes. G. I. Bill. Defense Authorization Bill. National Guard. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hurricane.
1- Less than a month remains in this session of Congress. What do you think are the priorities that have to be passed before adjournment?; 2- The Senate is expected to pass its version of the Defense Authorization next week and then House-Senate...
Speaking with Representative Molinari of Staten Island, New York; 1- The House has now acted on this issue by accepting the recommendations of the Base Closure Commission. Looking back on it now, what do you think of the process? Do you think it...
Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941. Hastert, Dennis, 1942-
Speaking with Representative Dennis Hastert of Illinois; 1- You came to me last year to talk about plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Why is this issue important to you?; 2- Many Americans have a personal connection...
1- The events seem to be changing by the hour in the Soviet Union, but as this program is being taped, it appears that country is moving more and more toward democratic reform and freedom. What are your impressions of the developments?; 2- In May...
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (Ala. and Miss.). National Guard.
1- During the August recess you released figures showing that the Pentagon planned to eliminate 24 National Guard units across the State of Mississippi. It is part of a plan to reduce reserve component strength levels throughout the military. ...
Soviet Union. Philippines Subic Bay Naval Station.
1- The Senate of the Philippines apparently is going to reject the agreement that would allow the U.S. to remain at Subic Bay Naval Station for another 10 years. What is your reaction to this?; 2- You have said the Philippine Government has...
North, Oliver. Iran-Contra Case. National Guard. Soviet Union.
1- It was announced this week that Oliver North would not be re-tried in the Iran-Contra case. Was that the right thing to do?; 2-This weekend, you will have a special interest in the official dedication of the new National Guard Memorial in...
Pentagon (Va.). National Guard. Hussein, Saddam, 1937-2006. United Nations.
1- This past weekend, you were among the honored guests at the dedication of the National Guard Memorial in Washington. What all went on at the ceremonies?; 2- At the dedication ceremony, you talked about the Pentagon proposals that would cut the...
1- Former Mississippi Governor J.P. Coleman died this past weekend. You served with him in State Government. How will he be remembered?; 2- President Bush announced he was drastically reducing our nuclear weapons arsenal and taking our nuclear...
1- The House of Representatives gave final approval Tuesday to military construction projects in Mississippi totaling $36 million. More than $20 million of that went to projects in the third district. What did they include?; 2- The house voted...
National Guard. Veterans Health Care System. Budget Defense Dollars.
1- You are leading the effort to prevent large scale cuts to the strengths of the National Guard and Reserve in FY 1992. What is the status of those efforts?; 2- There has been a proposal made here in Washington to allow non-veterans who are on...
National Guard. 155th Brigade. Department of Veterans Affairs. Meridian, MS.
1- A recent Governmental Accounting Office study was done on the readiness of National Guard combat brigades activated during the Persian Gulf War, including the 155th in Mississippi. The report cited some deficiencies. You have now asked the GAO...
1- President Bush and Secretary Baker have been able to get the Israelis and Arabs to sit down at the conference table in Spain? What do you think will come from the talks?; 2-Secretary of Defense dick Cheney will be coming to Meridian in two...
Whitten, Jamie L. Veterans Affairs. Defense Authorization Bill. National Guard.
1- House and Senate negotiators have worked out an agreement on Defense Authorization Bill that will protect most National Guard and Reserve units from major cuts in FY1992 and 1993. You were on that conference committee. What do you think of the...
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...
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...
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...
