Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1992-01-03

Duration: 00:07:57

Subjects: Breaux, John B. | Elections, 1992 | United States presidential election, 1992 | Politics

Contributors:

• Collins, Robert Host
• Nachman, Karen Reporter
• Breaux, John Interviewee

This segment from the January 3, 1992, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen Nachman’s interview with United States Senator John Breaux. He discusses: the recent passage of extended unemployment benefits; his proposal to reduce the capital gains tax; rice exports; his proposed youth apprenticeship program; the federal funding for coastal restoration; and the Democrats’ chances in the upcoming 1992 presidential election. Host: Robert Collins