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Cajun Kitchen offers taste of Louisiana
It stands to reason that the owner of a restaurant called Cajun Kitchen would have a name with a "Le" and some X's in it and hail from somewhere deep in the bayous of Louisiana.
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Audit: Schools chief misused state vehicle
The superintendent of the Recovery School District misused his state-owned vehicle, driving it on personal trips that included dozens of visits to family in Illinois and along the Gulf Coast, according to an audit released Monday.
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A train-car collision that left a church pastor and his wife dead as they headed to church Sunday morning, remained under investigation on Monday.
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Louisiana chief justice exchanges blindfold for rose-colored glasses
One Louisiana judge is facing impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives. Another just pleaded guilty to taking $70,000 in bribes to let inmates get out of jail.
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Senate faces vote on health care Saturday
The Senate is poised to approve Saturday the start of a historic debate over health-care legislation aimed at making coverage easier, less expensive to obtain and harder to lose.
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As Acadiana institutions go, few have as big an impact on local life as University Medical Center in Lafayette.
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State seeks FEMA inspection for north Louisiana storms
BATON ROUGE - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is asking federal inspectors to conduct a preliminary damage assessment for areas recently flooded in north Louisiana.
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Swine flu deaths hit 35; more vaccine available
The state Department of Health and Hospitals says two men died last week from swine flu complications, bringing the total number of swine flu-related deaths in Louisiana to 35.
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Louisiana Sen. Landrieu: FDA Ends Raw Deal On Oyster Ban
Here is a "just released" press release from US Senator Mary Landrieu concerning the very controversial FDA "oyster" issue: United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has agreed to halt a proposed plan to ban Gulf Coast oysters that are not subject to post-harvest processing.
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Swine flu expected to continue to spread, Louisiana officials say, recommending vaccinations
Conica Farlough, an LPN with Ochsner Medical Center, prepares to administer the H1N1 vaccine.
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Fines levied for toll bridge scofflaws
Louisiana highway department is cracking down on motorists who fail to pay tolls on a Lafourche Parish bridge.
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DHH announces expanded H1N1 vaccine availability
The 2009 H1N1 vaccine is now available by appointment in Louisiana for all groups recommended to receive the vaccine through more than 350 health care providers statewide, including parish health units, according to a news release from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals For the first time, people aged 25 through 64 years who have ...
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French officials present award to Louisianians
French officials will present what is being called the Normandy Liberty Bell to the National World War II Museum and give the Legion of Honor award to five Louisiana veterans during Veterans Day celebrations.
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US Senate Kills Louisiana Sen. Vitter Census, Illegal Alien Amendment
The US Senate killed Sen. David Vitter's attempt to require the 2010 Census to insert an amendment denying all funding in a Commerce funding bill unless it included a question regarding the status of US citizenship.
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Ida to bring wind, rain and high tides as it passes Louisiana
Southeast Louisiana is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Ida heads for the Gulf Coast.
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Louisiana officials watching Ida for development
Although it's not likely to be a threat to Louisiana, state officials are watching the storm that was Hurricane Ida for possible strengthening when it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Demo.Win in NY Makes Louisiana Dems Scared of Pubic Option
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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, Republican, Representative Anh "Joseph" Cao, Louisiana, 2008 Presidential Election
Louisiana Struggles With Medicaid Shortfall; Texas Governor Criticizes Reform
Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance ; Public Health ; Mental Health Article Date: 04 Nov 2009 - 4:00 PST Newspapers report on health issues at the state level, including Louisiana's struggles with a Medicaid shortfall and the Texas governor's criticism of congressional health care reform ...
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Audit: La. vehicles lack monitoring
The agency that manages Louisiana's vehicles doesn't ensure the state only buys cars it needs and doesn't properly monitor the ones the state does own, according to an audit released Monday.
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Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Plans to Audit All ...
In the wake of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 , which was enacted by Congress on May 20, 2009 and expands the federal False Claims Act, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals announced on October 29, 2009, a new fraud initiative against agencies who deliver in-home direct care to Medicaid beneficiaries.
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