Tuesday, November 23, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, November 23rd)
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Democrats showing they still don't get it
Jay Dardenne is sworn in as new lieutenant governor
Poll: Voters do not support library plan
Report: BR's crime rate 16th in nation
EDITORIAL: Keep an eye on cameras
New Louisiana state flag with bleeding pelican is unfurled
Richmond: Election for House seat to be before redistricting session
Jindal has no plans to meet Palin
Health department to rework CommunityCare program
Obama administration sets rules requiring minimum health insurer spending
LAFP has joined the Coalition to Protect Louisiana's Healthcare
Online school benefits debated
EDITORIAL: Turn La.'s bad times to good times
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Labels: DARDENNE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL
Thursday, November 04, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, November 4th)
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EDITORIAL: A Good Day For America
David Vitter's victory was bigger than expected
Savvy campaign brought Vitter win
Dardenne to look for ways to downsize office
Jeff Landry wants GOP freshmen to ensure conservative trajectory
Louisiana voter turnout exceeds expectations
Fox News to profile Gov. Bobby Jindal as 2012 presidential contender
Louisiana Republicans wary of Obama's offer to work together
Winners and losers behind the scenes
NBC To Obama: "Is It Possible Voters Can Conclude You're Still Not Getting It?"
Is Political Change Possible?
Former Avoyelles Parish sheriff, relatives found not guilty of federal charges
Jindal Looks Into Faculty Teacher Loads
LSUHSC-S to trim more than $2 million from budgets
FOR ALL LOUISIANA ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE
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Labels: DARDENNE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
POST ELECTION WRAP-UP (Wednesday, November 3rd)
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Election Night 2010: Exit Poll Results- Most Voters Are Angry!
Exit Polls: Unprecedented White Flight from Democrats
FOR ALL LOUISIANA ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE
Vitter victorious as GOP steamrolls country
Sen. David Vitter wins re-election in remarkable comeback
Jay Dardenne elected to lieutenant governor's post
Republican Jeff Landry takes 3rd Congressional District seat
Cedric Richmond wins 2nd District House race; Joseph Cao concedes
Scalise re-elected in 1st District
Cassidy wins 6th District seat
U.S. House: Alexander, Fleming win re-election; Cao ousted
Alexander takes easy road back to House
LA congressional delegation gains clout with national election results
Republicans ride voter unrest to control of House
Rep. John Boehner wants to shelve health care 'monstrosity'
House becomes headquarters for 'Hell no' mood toward government
Democrats narrowly save Senate majority, Reid; GOP grabs 6 seats
GOP captures governorships in at least 10 states
Jindal meets with students on LSU cuts
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Labels: CONGRESS, DARDENNE, GOP, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Monday, November 01, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, November 1st)
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Final Gallup Poll: Historic GOP Wave Into 'Uncharted Territory'
Record Republican Engagement Drives High Turnout Forecast
Analysis: Turbulent times and change elections
Dardenne, Fayard make final push for votes
Voters urged to relay snags
Financial woe worries state
Property seizure heats election
Pastors urging blacks to vote
Analysis: Trying to gauge a Louisiana recovery
ELECTION NIGHT GUIDE
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Labels: DARDENNE, GOP, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL
Sunday, October 31, 2010
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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CNN Poll: Large advantage for GOP as election nears
Louisiana voters are expected to keep state firmly in GOP corner
GOP win could help Louisiana
Vitter's conservative message and anti-Obama stance give him double-digit lead
Democrat Melancon Fighting Uphill
Dardenne, Fayard trying to secure votes in final days
State GOP, Jindal slate election effort
Election hopefuls make one final push
Election gives parties new life
EDITORIAL: LA into the countdown for a crucial congressional reduction
More Louisianians should register to vote
Poll: Democratic Party Split Over Obama '12 Challenge
EDITORIAL: Jindal, save La. higher ed
Health secretary rejects tobacco tax
Former firm of N.O. deputy mayor who resigned still has city contract
Swing Voters Are Flocking to GOP (Could pick up as many as 70 House seats)
Turnout Key In Tuesday Elections (Don't Forget To Vote!)
Vitter Still Strong
GOP is phoenix rising
Oil spill has Gulf candidates walking tightrope
Most Think Government Workers Get Higher Wages But Don't Work As Hard
Jindal tells Parish leaders state is coming back stronger
Student leaders frustrated
State to push nature tourism
EDITORIAL: N.O. yanks cameras' plug
FBI agent: Sheriff's wife got 'mad money' from pay-phone company
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Labels: CONGRESS, DARDENNE, ELECTIONS, FAYARD, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
Thursday, October 28, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 28th)
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Is Fayard Laundering Family Cash Through La. Democratic Party?
Give Vitter This- "The man understands how to run a political campaign"
Plenty of voters go to polls early for Tuesday's election
Obama's Presidential Approval Index Rating -20 (Saboto Predicts 55 GOP Pickups)
GOP Election Day advantage aided by surge in independents who lean Republican
Survey: UL students lean Republican- 65% Disapprove of Obama
Author relates Edwards' brushes with presidents
Bobby Jindal's Iowa stop part of multistate tour
EDITORIAL: Big picture key to higher ed
Board OKs LA GRAD contracts
EBR board member quits- Bernard to take office early
Legislation plans letter grades for public schools
La. hires Ala. health official to implement Obama plan
Jefferson Parish President seeks resignations of unclassified workers
Billy Nungesser hopes to see Plaquemines thrive in next term
Auditor sued over crime camera findings
Traffic cameras on hold again; state Supreme Court denies city appeal
Angry legislators, homeowners demand answers for delays
Woman went to FBI after then-Sheriff Belt hired her husband's ex-lover
DHH urges caution after database hacked
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Labels: DARDENNE, FAYARD, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Saturday, October 23, 2010
SATURDAY SPECIAL EDITION (October 23rd, 2010)
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Most Blame Politicians' Unwillingness to Cut Spending for State Budget Crises
Dardenne, Fayard trade jabs (Fayard did not vote in 7 of last 14 elections)
Shreveport Times Endorses Dardenne
Early voters keep poll traffic brisk
Louisiana's early vote is 25.9 percentage points more Republican
State Treasurer Kennedy explains his plan to cut budget deficit in half
Health care & higher education are focus of budget cuts outlined by Governor
La. health secretary announces $135 million in Medicaid cuts
LSU, Southern systems cut take from campuses
Bruno becomes ULM's eighth president
Poor Help: Audit Says Legal Aid Boss Charged Taxpayers for Club, Car
EDITORIAL: Keep an eye on Harrah's
Three women nominated to succeed John Young on Jefferson Parish Council
Bayou Country Superfest returning to LSU in '11
Bill Belt trial to start Monday
O'Keefe recounts plane crash
NPR gets an earful for firing Williams- Fallout may hurt funding
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Labels: BUDGET, CONGRESS, DARDENNE, ELECTIONS, FAYARD, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, LSU, POLITICS, POLL
Friday, October 22, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 22nd)
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State Treasurer Touts Belt Tightening To Close Budget Gap
Inside Report: Jindal travels; staff scrambles
Sen. David Vitter picks up endorsements from 30 Democratic officials
Colleges Under Budget Ax- (Effort To "Destroy" Southern University?)
TOUGH QUESTIONS FOR LOUISIANA UNIVERSITIES
BESE chooses Penny Dastugue of Mandeville as its president
Who's Going to Vote This Year?
Most Americans Say Government Is Too Sensitive to Minority Concerns
To make money available for Nucor, state pares projects from budget
Residents unhappy with state of mental health system
Juvenile facility plan hits snag
Mose Jefferson and Renee Gill Pratt get new racketeering trial date
Conservative magazine says it's too early to count out U.S. Rep. Cao
New Vitter for Senate Ad: No Regrets
New Lt. Governor TV: Here's what Caroline Fayard WON'T tell you
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Labels: DARDENNE, EDUCATION, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, KENNEDY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Thursday, October 21, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 21st)
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Pinsonat Blasts 'Chamber of Government', LSU Board, 'Scam-D' and Pennington
"There's a conservative in one corner and a liberal in the other"
New Lt. Governor TV: Here's what Caroline Fayard WON'T tell you
Mayor Accused of Lying
New Vitter for Senate TV: No Regrets
Melancon Out Of Gas?
Politics isn't really meant to be taken seriously... right?
Higher taxes wishful thinking
Jindal challenges universities- Urges schools to operate more efficiently
Associated Press-GfK poll : Voters ready to embrace GOP
Cao's grip on House seat is precarious in Democratic 2nd District
$35 million in cuts, including 109 jobs, recommended for LSU system
SU faculty takes complaints to legislators
Budget may spell ethics layoffs
Mitch Landrieu's vow to reduce outside contracts may not be met
Crime camera motions filed
Jindal administration delays health changes
EDITORIAL: Time to start on the road to reform
EDITORIAL: To amend or not?
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Labels: DARDENNE, FAYARD, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, LSU, OBAMA, PINSONAT, POLITICS, VITTER
Monday, October 18, 2010
STORIES FROM SUNDAY AND TODAY (Monday, October 18th)
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Dardenne touts experience in lieutenant governor race
Candidates urge voter turn-out: Dardenne, Fayard traveling state for support
Jindal focused on political future, campaigns
Poll: Those craving change now look to the Republicans
TALES OF THE TEA PARTY
Shreveport Times Endorsement: Another Chance For Fleming
Proposed amendment touted by police jurors
Louisiana budget cuts effect future faculty
Gay marriage an issue in state races
70% Say Government Does Not Spend Taxpayer Money Wisely (16% Say It Does)
Differences are on display in Senate hopefuls' votes, ("Polar opposites")
La. House delegation could be all GOP- "LANDRY HAS AN INSURMOUNTABLE LEAD"
Campaign Ads Not So Bland
JINDAL'S BOOK TO HIT STORES NOV.15TH
As New Orleans scraps crime cameras, Baton Rouge will maintain similar program
Sending politicians to Angola pre-emptively might scare 'em straight
Former Mayor Convicted
UNO-SUNO merger 'is not what I said,' SU System president says
$750 million housing recovery program has distributed only 10% of its money
NEW SENATE TV: 'PLANET WASHINGTON'
Early Voting Starts Tuesday For Nov. 2 Election
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Labels: DARDENNE, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Monday, October 11, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, October 11th)
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State Has Big Red Ink Problem
Lawmakers Offer Budget Cut Advice
Democrats who can't risk Obama visit welcome Clinton to campaign
Democrats Drowning In Tea Party Tidal Wave
Runoff for Lt. Governor should stay pretty clean
Lieutenant governor candidates sign on for forums
Kevin Davis endorses Jay Dardenne in lieutenant governor's race
Election night returns slowed by computer problems
Higher State Worker Change Noted
Cynthia Willard-Lewis to be sworn in as state senator on Tuesday
Report: College Dropouts Cost Taxpayers Billions
Cassidy: Investigate Slowdown
Judges Gone Wild All Over The South
Judge Thomas Porteous impeachment vote on schedule in Senate
Scandal, retirements, budget await Parish President-elect
Voting guide for constitutional changes created by PAR
FOR ALL THE LATEST ON LSU FOOTBALL CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE
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Labels: BUDGET, DARDENNE, JINDAL, LEGISLATURE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Friday, October 08, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 8th)
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Sammy Kershaw endorses Jay Dardenne for Lieutenant Governor
Group of coastal officials expresses support for Sen. David Vitter
Latest Senate TV Ad: Melancon's Votes In Favor Of Illegal Immigrants
Mock 'jazz funeral' at LSU laments effect of budget cuts
Sodexo workers stage one-day walkout at Tulane, demand better wages
Students protest cuts at UL rally
Edwards back in prison- La. icon may get release in January
Auditor finds evidence of alleged payroll fraud in Broussard administration
Former mayor's malfeasance in office trial set
Chamber Under Fire
Former HANO chief financial officer who stole nearly $1 million gets 46-months
Louisiana bicentennial license plate design approved
Appeals court rules against New Orleans traffic cameras
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Labels: DARDENNE, JINDAL, KERSHAW, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 5th)
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Sen. David Vitter's campaign hauls in $1.2 million in third quarter
Lt. governor race is down to two: "It is his (Dardenne's) race to lose"
Conservative Radio Host Moon Griffon Says He Won't Support Dardenne
Dardenne, Fayard don't expect attack campaigns
Edwin Edwards is scheduled for release July 6, 2011
DISTRICT 3 RUN-OFF: SANGISETTY NEVER VOTED PRIOR TO 2009
Lawsuit challenges use of rainy day fund in state budget
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TURNS ON PAST ALLIES
GOP Rep. Cao to Obama: Look before you endorse
Claitor: Back LSU, higher education
Republican Agenda Touted By Cassidy
EDITORIAL: Protect groups' tax-exempt status
Highway Fund Money Diverted
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Labels: CLAITOR, DARDENNE, FAYARD, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, RAINY DAY
Monday, October 04, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, October 4th)
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Complete Tally Confirms Runoff (Dardenne 28%, Fayard 24%)
Lt. governor's race heads to November runoff
Analysis: Louisiana Primary Results- Part I (Lt. Governor's Race)
"OF THE 10 PEOPLE FuturePAC ENDORSED, THREE WON AT THE POLLS"
Any early predictions in the 3rd Congressional District election?
Vitter Pushes NASA
Indy Challenges Alexander
A look at major political campaigns
New Gallup findings: Blacks still love Obama, others not so much
Shreveport: Mayoral candidates set for showdown
Alexandria voters show confidence by re-electing mayor
Psst, buddy: You missed an election
FOR THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE!
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Labels: ALEXANDER, DARDENNE, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
Sunday, October 03, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Sunday, October 3rd)
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For The Official Online Election Results Click Here
Dardenne, Fayard advance to runoff in lieutenant governor's race
LANDRY WINS BIG! BY 30%
Political Horizons: Tea Parties Push Vote Right
Appeals court has 1st female BR judge- Higginbotham, Guidry on 1st Circuit
BR CHAMBER FAILS IN EFFORT TO OUST SCHOOL BOARD LEADERSHIP
Seabaugh Crushes Turner 57% - 43% In Shreveport House Race
Cynthia Willard-Lewis elected to Louisiana Senate
Boissiere on way to PSC landslide
Young convincingly wins election as Jefferson Parish president
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser re-elected
Voters say yes to two amendments
LATEST POLLING: Obama's Full-Month Approval Rating A New Low
Democratic Executive Committee treasurer arrested for theft
BR legislator gets Navy command
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Labels: DARDENNE, ELECTIONS, HIGGINBOTHAM, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, September 29th)
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Jindal Says He Won't Endorse In Lt. Governor Race
FuturePAC Backs Dardenne (More 'Hope & Change' From The B.R. Chamber?)
Tea Party's Wells Suing Dardenne Over Form
Times Picayune and Gambit Endorse Boissiere For PSC
Legislature to spend more than $500,000 to beef up Capitol security
Tea Party Town Hall with Jeff Landry Tonight
LSU Chancellor discusses budget- ("I'll have to ask my wife")
Saturday elections may draw big crowd in Cenla
If Bridger's Lucky, The Feds Are After Him
Property Owners Remain Uncompensated
Gallup: Depression up 25 percent on Gulf after oil
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Labels: DARDENNE, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, September 28th)
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REPORT: CHAMBER PAC CAMPAIGNS FOR 'HOPE & CHANGE'- GIVE US A BREAK!
Tea Party Radio: 'Down With Dardenne'
Dardenne says he "Protected Elections After Katrina", LOL: He wasn't even SOS
Former athletics commissioner spent association money on cigars, clothing
Ex-state senator could be disbarred for 5 years
No. 2 hopefuls tell plans
Military medal distribution bothers lawmakers
Vitter Comments on Obama Plans to Form New Gulf Coast Task Force
Oil Spill Panel: Public trust lost in federal confusion
Experts evaluate police
Oliver Thomas sees the light, says no to self-pity
Mose Jefferson is denied a change of venue
Report finds U.S. would make Internet wiretaps easier
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Labels: DARDENNE, FUTUREPAC, KATRINA, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Monday, September 20, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, September 20th)
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44% of all adults say the Internet is the best way to get news (Passes TV)
Villere Launches Offensive in Dardenne's Hometown
Washington Can Hear You Now
Tea Party Insurgents Prepare to Seize Power in 2012
More House Democrats stressing independence from Pelosi, Obama
Obama Aides Weigh Bid to Tie the G.O.P. to the Tea Party with National Ads
Political candidates hunting early ballots
5 Lose Jobs in Angola Scandal
Pastorek says IG to oversee $1.8 Billion grant
EDITORIAL: Steel giant sees something special in Louisiana
Louisiana- Economic development in new league
University Medical Center campus plans still being tweaked
Disabled seating in Superdome draws Department of Justice attention
The "nightmare well" is dead. But the Gulf coast's bad dream is far from over
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Labels: DARDENNE, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Saturday, September 11, 2010
SATURDAY EDITION (September 11th, 2010)
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LA. Congressmen divided over expiring tax cuts- Melancon Backs Obama Again!
Jindal Administration Asks For $147M From Stimulus Bill
Jindal administration is under pressure to announce a decision on $600M project
SALARIES , JOBS DRAW FIRE
Baton Rouge GOP Endorses Toni Higginbotham For Court Of Appeal
Size Does Matter- Mayor Candidate Agrees To Take Large Signs Down
District 9: Democrat Fowler "Not Ideologically Opposed' To Collective Bargaining
Vulnerable Democrats Duck Public Events
School Board Member Found Dead- Appears to be suicide
Schwegmann ordered to pay legal fees to Times-Picayune
EDITORIAL: Judge Thomas Porteous the crook on trial
Former State Senator Dies At 68
Ban May End Early
REMEMBER 9/11!
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Labels: DARDENNE, DEMOCRAT, HIGGINBOTHAM, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Friday, September 10, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, September 10th)
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America's public servants are now its masters
61% Say Cutting Spending Will Create More Jobs Than Obama's New $50B Program
VIDEO: Does Dardenne Really Believe He Is The Tea Party Candidate?
Vitter confident his voting record will gain Gov.'s nod
Jindal tour hits Winnsboro
Inside Report: Problems loom for Medicare and Medicaid
District 8: Bernard is the only Republican
Louisiana still in running for education funds
DA Says Parish Council Can't Stop Website
Schemers agree to ban
EDITORIAL: (Sweetheart deals to political cronies?)
EDITORIAL: Corruption still doesn't pay, just ask former Mayor
SU faculty plan protest of board meeting
Black farmers will rally to demand settlement payments
After 75 years, Long's death still a mystery
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Labels: DARDENNE, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VILLERE, VITTER