101st Congress (1990)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1990-11-02
Duration: 00:06:04
Subjects: Breaux, John B. | Baker, Richard H. | COASTAL RESTORATION | United States. Congress
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Nachman, Karen Reporter
- Breaux, John Interviewee
- Baker, Richard Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 2, 1990, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen Nachman’s report on the conclusion of the 101st Congress. She interviews United States Senator John Breaux and Congressman Richard Baker, who discuss the impact of the 101st Congress on Louisiana. Her report also includes highlights of a press conference with Senator Breaux in Henderson discussing the benefits of the Coastal Wetlands, Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (now known as the Breaux Act.)