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Feb 16, 2008 | KSLA-TV Shreveport

Louisiana GOP to pick convention delegates

Louisiana Republicans are meeting today to choose 44 delegates to send to the presidential nominating convention in September. via KSLA-TV Shreveport

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Arkansas, Arkansas Government, 2008 Presidential Election

Feb 16, 2008 | Boston Globe

Held up by gun-lobby radicals

US ATTORNEY Michael Sullivan has taken an even-handed approach toward reducing the use of illegal firearms while still respecting the constitutional right to bear arms. via Boston Globe

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Guns, ATF, Opinion

Thu Feb 14, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Vitter confident Cyber Command will be Barksdale mission

“I arranged for a telephone conference with Secretary Wynne to discuss the assignment of the (Cyber) Command to Barksdale Air Force Base”

Republican U. S. Sen. David Vitter says he's confident the Air Force Cyber Command mission now being fine-tuned at Barksdale Air Force Base will remain here, despite the Air Force pushing back its decision on ... via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Jim McCrery, US House of Representatives, Rodney Alexander

Mon Feb 11, 2008

San Francisco Bay View

Coalition condemns demolition order for the St. Bernard projects and criminalization of the homeless

The Coalition to Stop the Demolitions stands in condemnation of the New Orleans City Council and Mayor C. Ray Nagin for their decision on Friday, Feb. via San Francisco Bay View

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Related Topix: New Orleans, LA, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican

Sat Feb 09, 2008

Las Vegas Review Journal

EDITORIAL: It's all over

“These are issues that are constantly brought up by conservatives, that give them some angst. ... I think it's going to be very uphill.”

John McCain will be the GOP nominee Eight months ago, John McCain's presidential campaign seemed dead. via Las Vegas Review Journal

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Mitt Romney, John McCain, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Government, 2008 Presidential Election, US Senate, Republican, Opinion

Fri Feb 08, 2008

Kansas.com

Stimulus plan helps some homeowners

“We're talking about working-class homes.”

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, center, flanked by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., left, and Sen. via Kansas.com

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Related Topix: George Bush, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Johnny Isakson, Foreclosures, Home, Mortgage

Thu Feb 07, 2008

Racine Journal Times

Seniors, Vets to Get Stimulus Rebates

“Discretion is the better part of valor. The best thing for us to do is declare a big victory that we've achieved, namely getting the rebate checks to 20 million seniors and 250,000 disabled veterans”

Senate Democrats agreed Thursday to only add checks for seniors and disabled veterans to an economy rescue package of rebates for most taxpayers and business tax cuts. via Racine Journal Times

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Related Topix: US News, Social Security, Personal Finance, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, US Senate, Republican, Johnny Isakson

Wed Feb 06, 2008

KTEN-TV Denison

Ok & TX U.S. Senators Introduce Semper Fi Act of 2008

“ComtA© cheese soufflA© with mA che salad”

Hometown News OK & TX U.S. Senators Introduce Semper Fi Act of 2008 Updated: From news release: Senators Introduce Semper Fi Act of 2008 Bill Stops Berkeley Earmarks and Transfers Funds to Marine Corps ... via KTEN-TV Denison

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Related Topix: US Politics, James Inhofe, US News, US Senate, Republican, Jim DeMint

Mon Feb 04, 2008

WWL-AM New Orleans

Bush proposal maintains state cost-share for levee work

President Bush Monday recommended nearly $5.8 billion in federal money for levee work in the New Orleans area, but the state would have to contribute about $1.5 billion -- a request some Louisiana leaders ... via WWL-AM New Orleans

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Related Topix: New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA, Bush, LA, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Republican, Democrat

Sun Feb 03, 2008

Natchez Democrat

Measure to expand La. park stalls

Legislation to expand Jean Lafitte National Historical Park's Barataria Preserve by more than 3,000 acres has stalled, amid concerns that a local agreement struck with a property owner would set a precedent for ... via Natchez Democrat

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Related Topix: Lafitte, LA, Jean Lafitte, LA, Barataria, LA, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Republican, Democrat

Sat Feb 02, 2008

The Advocate

Blanco asked to battle Vitter

“The other race people call me about getting in is Senate against Vitter, because he's embarrassed the state”

Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco said this week, among the many things on her post-governorship schedule, she's been fielding phone calls from people asking her about a 2010 run for the U.S. Senate seat held by U.S. ... via The Advocate

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Charles Boustany, US Senate, Lafayette, LA

Thu Jan 31, 2008

Times-Picayune

Senate panel may widen stimulus package to retirees, the wealthy

“Louisiana's seniors have worked hard for their entire lives, often retiring with fixed incomes strained by rising health care and energy costs”

The Senate is moving forward on a stimulus bill that would provide $500 checks to non-working Social Security recipients who wouldn't receive any benefits under a House-passed package. via Times-Picayune

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Related Topix: Social Security, Personal Finance, US News, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Democrat, Republican

Tue Jan 29, 2008

NOLA.com

GRACE: The changing face of the La. congressional delegation

“What is this, the has-beens line?”

When Lockport shipbuilder Boysie Bollinger spotted Richard Baker and Jim McCrery chatting Thursday just as the annual Washington Mardi Gras festivities were kicking off, he couldn't resist having a little fun. via NOLA.com

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Related Topix: Lockport, LA, US Politics, Richard Baker, US News, Jim McCrery, Bobby Jindal, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sun Jan 27, 2008

Times-Picayune

Jindal wants U.S. to cut La. tab for levee projects

“We'd like Congress and the administration to explore the possibility of giving Louisiana a longer time frame as has been done for other states”

Gov. Bobby Jindal called on the Bush administration Friday to dedicate more money to fortifying Louisiana's hurricane protection and give the state more time to pay its share of the bill. via Times-Picayune

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

Fri Jan 25, 2008

2theadvocate.com

Landrieu wants more hurricane aid

“The feds can't demand a tougher cost share now”

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu said Wednesday that Louisiana may once again turn to Congress for hurricane recovery money, this time to pay for the state's $1.5 billion share of boosting hurricane protection around ... via 2theadvocate.com

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Related Topix: US News, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Republican, New Orleans, LA, Democrat

Thu Jan 24, 2008

Times-Picayune

State eyes war spending bill

“The feds can't demand a tougher cost share now”

Louisiana lawmakers are hoping to tack billions of dollars for enhanced hurricane protection onto the next emergency spending bill for the war in Iraq, which they predict will emerge in a few months. via Times-Picayune

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Related Topix: US News, New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA, US Politics, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Republican, Democrat

Tue Jan 22, 2008

Guerrillanews.com

First Came Katrina, Then Came HUD

As protests continued on the ground, Sens. Barack Obama and Harry Reid, as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, publicly requested a moratorium on the demolitions until more research is done into one-for-one ... via Guerrillanews.com

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Louisiana, US Senate, Republican

Sun Jan 20, 2008

The Shreveport Times

NW La. attendees give reaction to Jindal speech

“Change doesn't come easy. Bobby Jindal, I think, wants wisdom that comes from God's perspective.”

BATON ROUGE - Northwest Louisianans attending today's inauguration of Gov. Bobby Jindal in Baton Rouge had this reaction to Jindal's speech: The Rev. via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Bobby Jindal, US House of Representatives, Shreveport Metro, Shreveport, LA, Zwolle, LA

Fri Jan 18, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Richard Baker leaving Congress

“He showed particularly impressive vision and leadership following the 2005 hurricanes with his innovative housing proposals.”

WASHINGTON - Rep. Richard Baker is the latest in a steady stream of Republican retirements, announcing Tuesday he's leaving Congress to become president of Managed Funds Association. via The Shreveport Times

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Related Topix: US Politics, Richard Baker, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Louisiana, US Senate, George Bush

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