Former Gov. Buddy Roemer Interview (2012)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-10-05
Duration: 00:04:10
Subjects: Roemer, Buddy | STATE BUDGET | Health Care | Hospitals
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Roemer, Buddy Guest
Description
This segment from the October 5, 2012, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford’s on-set interview with former Governor Buddy Roemer. Governor Roemer discusses the state’s budget problems, his ideas for improving the state’s health care system, the planned closure of seven LSU Health System hospitals, and the need for Governor Bobby Jindal to communicate and work with the Legislature in carrying out his plans.