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Yesterday | The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Officials: La.'s new building codes worked

Homes and businesses constructed along new building code and elevation guidelines established after hurricanes Katrina and Rita fared well during Gustav and Ike, state and parish officials said Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Ike

Tue Oct 14, 2008

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The state is poised to begin $50 million in new construction projects, ranging from road repairs and sewage system upgrades to new museums and ballparks, after lawmakers Tuesday supported the list of planned ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Louisiana, Republican, US House of Representatives

Mon Oct 13, 2008

BayouBuzz.com

Louisiana GOP Unwise In Attack Against Paper In US Senate Race

As Mary Landrieu and John Kennedy debate tonight for the US Senate seat, some are wondering if the challenger will ever hit his stride.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Sun Oct 12, 2008

MediLexicon

Louisiana Gov. Jindal's Administration To Work With Bush Administration On Medicaid Overhaul

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration believes there is still time to work out a compromise with the Bush administration to alter the state's Medicaid program, state Department of Health and Hospitals ...

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Health

The Shreveport Times

Incumbent Landrieu says 'I am a proven'

BATON ROUGE - U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, 53, a veteran of political races since she was 23, again finds herself in a contentious contest.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Louisiana

Sat Oct 11, 2008

MediLexicon

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Reports On Budget News Related To...

Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Article Date: 10 Oct 2008 Summaries of recent budget news related to health care in Louisiana and Tennessee ...

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Medicaid, Health, Medicare, Health Insurance, Louisiana

Fri Oct 10, 2008

BayouBuzz.com

Derrick Shepherd: Pleads Guilty In Sad Louisiana Political Story

Today, Derrick Shepherd faced reality and the tremendous evidence arrayed against him.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Thu Oct 09, 2008

The Oregonian

Sen. race: Kennedy switches stand on farm aid bill

Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Kennedy has changed his mind on a bill to provide billions of dollars in aid to hurricane-stricken Louisiana farmers, now supporting it after previously lambasting the ...

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Related Topix: US News, Louisiana, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Democrat, Tom Coburn, Republican, Oklahoma Government, Oklahoma

Wed Oct 08, 2008

BayouBuzz.com

Louisiana Rep. Labruzzo Demoted After Sterilize Welfare Flap

The notice came as an email from the House of Representatives. "House Speaker Jim Tucker today announced several committee leadership changes.

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Mon Oct 06, 2008

Sunherald.com

Like it or not, tolls may be option

Louisiana's transportation chief says imposing tolls should be an option to pay for road projects in the state during these tough economic times.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Sun Oct 05, 2008

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Louisiana lawmakers split on bailout plan

Nearly every member of the Louisiana delegation to the House of Representatives voted Monday against a massive $700 billion bailout of Wall Street.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, Jim McCrery, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, Rodney Alexander

Sat Oct 04, 2008

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Vicksburg, Miss., hospital sues La. over Medicaid

A hospital in Mississippi has sued Louisiana's Medicaid program for what it calls inadequate reimbursement for nonemergency patients.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Healthcare Law, Law, Louisiana, Mississippi Government, Mississippi

Fri Oct 03, 2008

BayouBuzz.com

Louisiana News: President Bush, Financial Crises, Federal City, Lockheed Martin, Wetlands

Bush and Financial Crises On Tuesday, President Bush reiterated that the U.S. economy is at a "critical moment," and urged lawmakers to approve a rescue plan for the financial markets.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Thu Oct 02, 2008

BayouBuzz.com

Louisiana House Member Resigns

State Representative Don Trahan today submitted a letter of resignation effective midnight tonight.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Wed Oct 01, 2008

Planning

Recovery cottages have yet to go up

Public officials say they have made progress on an alternative housing program in the seven months since Gov.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Louisiana, FEMA, Hurricane, Hurricane Gustav, Weather, Lake Charles, LA

Tue Sep 30, 2008

TheNewOrleansChannel

Disaster Food Stamps Program Ends

Louisiana's disaster food stamp program is winding down in the aftermath of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Mon Sep 29, 2008

Sunherald.com

La, Miss companies feel Wall Street hit

There was a broad market decline among Louisiana- and Mississippi-based companies Monday, as the Dow Jones industrials plummeted by nearly 780 points in their largest single-day point drop ever.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Mississippi Government, Mississippi

The Shreveport Times

Analysis: Paid sterilization idea divisive

BATON ROUGE - The devastation of hurricanes Gustav and Ike prompted a list of constructive criticisms and suggestions from Louisiana politicians about utility system upgrades, insurance changes, shelter ...

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Related Topix: Metairie, LA, New Orleans, LA, Louisiana, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sat Sep 27, 2008

Sunherald.com

Inmates will do I-10 storm cleanup

State inmate work crews will start a three-week project Monday to clean up hurricane debris and other litter from a 77-mile stretch of Interstate 10.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Alabama Government, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Government, Mississippi

Fri Sep 26, 2008

St. Tammany News

Is Code of Conduct next for Mandeville?

Mandeville Mayor Pro Tem Trilby Lenfant has drafted a resolution that may ultimately result in Mandeville's first code of conduct.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

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