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Congressman Chris John Interview (1998)

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1998-01-16

Duration: 00:08:09

Subjects: John, Chris | Economy | Employment | International trade

Contributors:

  • Collins, Robert Host
  • Duhe, Jeff Reporter
  • John, Chris Interviewee

Description

This segment from the January 16, 1998, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s interview with Congressman Chris John. He discusses: the loss of thousands of factory jobs in the textile industry in Acadiana; the resources available for workers who have been laid off; and his views on free trade. Host: Robert Collins