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13 hrs ago | 4 WWL-TV

La. ranks at the bottom of heart-related health care

A new medical study paints a grim picture for heart-related health care in Louisiana when it comes to heart attack or heart failure.

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21 hrs ago | Times-Picayune

Answers sought on vets' war benefits

A special Senate committee Wednesday called on the heads of the state National Guard and the Department of Veterans Affairs to produce data indicating how often -- or seldom -- a special 2007 law granting enhanced benefits for Louisiana Guard troops has been used.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

State gets nondiploma diploma

Surely one of the most puzzling developments in a puzzling legislative session was the creation of what has come to be known, not without an Orwellian touch, as the career diploma.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

Baton Rouge Business Report

La. film industry pleased with higher tax credits

That gift? Sweetening and making permanent Louisiana's tax credit system. The move was driven, at least in part, by fear that other states' financial incentives would begin luring movie business away.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Louwien

Christopher Ray Louwien and Danielle Bearb exchanged wedding vows on Friday, May 22, 2009 during an 11 a.m. beachside ceremony at the Sandals Grande St.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Nicole Lynn Briscoe and Matthew James Landry

Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Briscoe are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Nicole Lynn Briscoe, to Matthew James Landry, son of Mr.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Times-Picayune

Disputed records bill on way to the governor's desk

A bill that would maintain the secrecy of most records in Gov. Bobby Jindal's office -- and possibly put a seal on documents that are now public -- cleared the Senate today in a 28-8 vote, sending the controversial measure to the governor's desk for his certain signature.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Daily World

More tarnish for 'gold standard'

What's the difference between Cuba and Louisiana? 1) One has a long history of rule by ruthless strongmen.

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The Daily Advertiser

Orphan Train Museum moves forward

Work on Opelousas' Orphan Train Museum, set to formally open in October, is moving head so well the museum may be able to hold a soft opening in the near future.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pennington III

Jennifer Lynn Guidry and Robert Edward Pennington III exchanged marriage vows on May 9, 2009, during a ceremony held at Latrobe's on Royal in New Orleans.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

4 WWL-TV

Amid state budget crisis, analysts sift through $137 million in tax breaks

Louisiana lawmakers have approved a minimum of $137 million in tax breaks over the next five years, according to a preliminary tally, but budget analysts are still combing through legislation to pin down the total projected loss of government revenue.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

KSLA-TV Shreveport

Miss. man admits defrauding Louisiana Road Home

A 72-year-old man from Picayune, Miss., has pleaded guilty to defrauding Louisiana's Road Home program, set up to help residents recover after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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WWL-TV New Orleans

Medical supply company owner and physician plead guilty to fraud

A Louisiana doctor and medical supplier pleaded guilty to running a scheme with power wheelchairs, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Times-Picayune

Senator wants blog investigated

A veteran lawmaker said Wednesday he has written letters to federal and state officials asking them to determine if a Web site operated by Gov.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

KSLA-TV Shreveport

LA Senate OKs Jindal-backed bill on gov's records

A bill that opens some but not all of the governor's records to public scrutiny won final legislative passage in the Senate Monday after weeks of debate and negotiations in which Gov.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

News-Star

Movie tax-credit bill heads to Gov. Jindal's desk

BATON ROUGE - State lawmakers have approved a proposal to increase the amount of tax credits the state offers to film companies to make movies in Louisiana without increasing the cost.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Times-Picayune

Online voter registration among bills sent to Jindal

Starting April 1, unregistered voters can sign up to vote online if Gov. Bobby Jindal goes along with legislation sent him Sunday night by the Senate.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

News-Star

12 high-school graduates awarded Robert C. Byrd Scholarships

Twelve northeastern Louisiana students are among 127 graduates who have been awarded the 2009 Robert C. Byrd Scholarship.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

The Daily Advertiser

Movie tax credit nears final OK

BATON ROUGE - Two pieces of identical legislation increasing the amount of tax credits for filming movies in Louisiana are headed for final approval in the House and Senate.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

News-Star

Healthcare owner convicted of Medicare fraud gets jail sentence; whistle-blowers go on vacation

Two whistle-blowers who reported a business owner for Medicare fraud left Wednesday for an island vacation while Janice Davis of West Monroe prepares to spend time in a federal prison.

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Robert, Louisiana is located in Tangipahoa Parish. Zip codes in Robert, LA include 70455.

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