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Clinton Administration & Louisiana (1993)

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1993-01-22

Duration: 00:16:09

Subjects: Clinton, Bill, 1946- | Economy | Environment | Education | Health Care

Contributors:

  • Collins, Robert Host
  • Chapa, Arcie Reporter
  • Clinton, Bill Speaker
  • Abington, Holly Interviewee
  • Scott, Loren Interviewee
  • Orr, Marylee Interviewee
  • Skelton, Fred Interviewee
  • Bussie, Victor Interviewee
  • Brown, Jim Interviewee

Description

This segment from the January 22, 1993, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Arcie Chapa’s report on the possible impact of the Clinton Administration on the economy, environment, and education in Louisiana. Her report includes highlights of President Bill Clinton’s inaugural address. She also interviews: Holly Abington of the Louisiana Oil Marketers Association; Dr. Loren Scott, LSU economics professor; Marylee Orr of the Louisiana Environmental Action Network; Fred Skelton of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers; and Victor Bussie of the Louisiana AFL-CIO. Robert Collins then conducts an in-studio interview with Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Brown. He discusses President’s Clinton health care policy and how it might impact the state.