Sunday, January 23, 2011
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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New Poll: 68% Prefer A Government With Fewer Services, Lower Taxes
Congressman Jeff Landry Keeps Benefits Promise
Big Paydays Return With Big Profits at Wall St. Banks
"T-Fred" Mills wins 22nd state Senate district
101st District House seat claimed by Wesley Bishop
POLL: Gov. Bobby Jindal is in position for re-election
Gallot: Lawmakers eager to resdistrict
Political Survival Top Priority
Life March descends on Capitol- About 3,000 decry abortion
Sen. David Vitter has addition for Obama's reading list
Clayton presence ignites SU flap
New rules for poll watchers proposed
City Hall staffer earned $2K for work on congressional campaign
Brister the one to beat in vote for parish president
Housing official charged $5,000 in meals to public credit card
Site has campaign finance reports filed
N.H. GOP picks Tea Party figure as Chairman
LA Institute of Public Policy & Politics Seminar Series
Edwards, sans a pardon, could run for office when he's 98
Officials debate state budget
Gov. Jindal defends his push for a study of UNO, SUNO merger
Six candidates vie in Senate race
Low turnout expected today
Union membership declines
Louisiana secession anniversary largely ignored
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Labels: EDWARDS, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
ELECTION DAY SPECIAL EDITION!
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For Sample Ballot For The Elections Today Click Here
FOR ALL LOUISIANA ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE AFTER 8 PM
Analyst Predicts Vitter Election Victory (Says Angelle May Run For Lt. Governor)
Candidates giving last push for votes
Rebel Movement Takes Center Stage
Most voters say today's election is a referendum on President Obama's agenda
GOP Women Attacked as Nuts and Sluts
La. Democrats haven't filed money reports
EDITORIAL: Acadiana stands to get more clout
Students to meet with governor
Greg Meffert, former city tech chief, pleads guilty in kickback scheme
Agriculture Department audit notes shortage of travel documentation
Attorney General sues drug companies, alleges price manipulation
$218 million in oil spill compensation called 'a great step forward'
La. business climate ranked 9th
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Labels: CONGRESS, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
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
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, October 27th)
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Lt. Governor Scott Angelle Joins GOP
Angelle: Oil Bias Why He's Republican
Hanna Papers: Rodney Alexander, Jay Dardenne, David Vitter endorsed
David Vitter holds strong lead in latest U.S. Senate poll
Vitter Releases New Statewide Ad: "Doing His Job
Sheriffs Association Backs Dardenne
Gov. Bobby Jindal travels to New Mexico for campaign rally
Jindal fires back, defends college cuts
EDITORIAL: Know the issues on budget cuts
Campuses prepare to enact GRAD Act
Fontenot charges tossed
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Labels: ANGELLE, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, VITTER
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 26th)
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Bobby Jindal makes Vanity Fair's political beefcake calendar
Latest Poll: Vitter Maintains 17 Point Lead
Tea party takes seat at political table
Early voting for Nov. 2 election ends Today
Democrats Help Fayard ($430,000 Worth)
Jindal is hands-off in race for state's No. 2 spot
House 2nd District battle played out in church
Edwin Edwards remains fascinating figure
Two LHA directors resign amid federal and state investigations
Landrieu's proposal to raise property taxes grates on City Council
Turnout, 'image' to affect runoff
Medicaid managed care program stalled
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Labels: ELECTIONS, FAYARD, JINDAL, LANDRIEU, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, 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 14, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, October 14th)
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Governing magazine looks at Gov. Bobby Jindal as a government 'streamliner'
Gov. Bobby Jindal to attend campaign rally in Florida
Mitch Landrieu to propose raising property taxes, trash fee
Dardenne versus Fayard: It's getting ugly
Dardenne endorsed by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee
Caroline Fayard leads election day spending among lt. governor candidates
Cao endorsed by a third Democratic elected official
Voters Believe Overwhelmingly That Politicians Don't Keep Their Promises
New Poll: Obama's support among college students wanes
Election day holiday for city employees is under scrutiny
SU chief suggests merging SU, UNO
Crime cameras questioned- Council asks Holden aide about cost
N.O. traffic cameras will remain on for now; high court issues stay
Caldwell joins probe of foreclosures
EDITORIAL: Now, protect oil tax breaks
Fire chief pleads guilty to sex counts
Vets groups complain about endorsements
Jindal raps feds over BP response
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Labels: CONGRESS, ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, October 13th)
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The tide moving against the Democrats is growing stronger
Latest Poll: Vitter maintains a 16 point lead over Melancon, 51% to 35%
Tea Party Today: "Constitution Ride Across America" Rally
Political ads getting really nasty
55% Say It Isn't Negative Advertising To Correctly Describe Opponent's Position
Obama administration lifts drilling moratorium
EDITORIAL: Amendment dilutes rights of Louisiana property owners
BESE: Jindal's pick expected to win top post
EDITORIAL: Be careful with higher ed cuts
Louisiana community college growth may be too rapid, senator says
Judge Picks Lawyers to Lead Gulf Oil Spill Litigation- (Calvin Fayard, Jr.)
BR CRIME: Meeting focuses on 'sense of fear'
Baton Rouge: Zombie movie seeks cast
V-Vehicle gets new name, CEO
Trial starts for Avoyelles ex-sheriff
See 'RACE' at the 2010 New Orleans Film Festival (OCTOBER 14-21)
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Labels: CONGRESS, ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, POLL, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, October 12th)
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State Treasurer Concerned About Revenue Drop
For Democrats, Even 'Safe' Seats Are Shaky
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 47% Democrats 39%
EDITORIAL: Big changes will require big voter turnout Nov. 2
2nd Congressional District advertising reflects high stakes of race
2 local Democrats to endorse Cao in race against Richmond
EDITORIAL: Public Employee Benefits Should Be Cut
Disaster response should have local leadership, Billy Nungessor Says
DHH botches Medicaid pay checks (again)
Technical, community colleges growing at rapid pace
5th Congressional District race, IRS & foreign aid become targets
Trade your gun for gasoline gift card?
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Labels: ALEXANDER, CAO, ELECTIONS, KENNEDY, LOUISIANA, NUNGESSOR, POLITICS
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
Saturday, October 02, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Saturday, October 2nd)
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SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION TODAY
Realtime Online Election Results
Election Officials Expect Low Turnout
Candidates work to drum up votes ahead of ballot
EDWIN EDWARDS GETS 5-DAY FURLOUGH (Radio Talk Show In The Works?)
Melancon, Democrats Use Sex Card Against Vitter In US Senate Race
The votes of women could be key on Nov. 2
The Twister of 2010- America's political landscape will never be the same
For Second Straight Month, Number of Democrats in U.S. Falls to Record Low
State Senators Press Jindal For Info On Budget Cuts
State budget adjusted to allow Nucor steel plant financing
Jindal Supports GOP Candidates... Anywhere But Louisiana!
E-mail urges state workers to support amendment (Prohibited by law)
Mayor pleads innocent to federal charges
Nonprofits Could Lose Exemption
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Labels: EDWARDS, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Friday, October 01, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 1st)
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SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE ELECTION TOMORROW
Election 2010: Senate Balance of Power: Dems 49 GOP 47 Toss-Ups 4
Massive Landry Lead In Latest Independent Poll
Downer Campaign At It Yet Again
Luncheon speaker causes outburst, walkouts
Jindal to campaign for GOP candidate in New Hampshire
Officials Leaving Agency
EDITORIAL: No cigar for record-keeping
What's A Ratepayer To Do?
Panel backs hiring project manager
Ex-chief challenges Ethics Board power
Camera suit expands- EBR official now listed as one of 34 defendants
It's official: Shuttle tank program over in La.
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Labels: ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY
Sunday, August 29, 2010
SUNDAY STORIES: ELECTION WRAP-UP
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Landry Gets 49.9%: Tea Party Calls on Downer To Exit Congressional Race
Vitter Picks Up 88% of the Vote, (Landry Pulls Upset Landslide in the 3rd!)
FOR ALL THE ELECTION RETURNS STATEWIDE CLICK HERE
Outrageous New YouTube Video- Jay Dardenne: Too Big To Fail
Vitter Wins Easily in Republican Primary
5th District: Alexander Pulls 90% of Vote
Voters narrow field for 4th District race
Richmond trounces three opponents in 2nd Dist. Democratic primary
Say goodbye to party primaries
EDITORIAL: Deliver for our future
EDITORIAL: Judge Porteous sadly lacking in decency
'CAMPAIGN ACADEMY' ONLY 8 SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! DEADLINE 9/1
'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: DR. RICHARD D. WHITE
'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: CHARLIE DAVIS
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Labels: ELECTIONS, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Saturday, August 28, 2010
SATURDAY STORIES (TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!)
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EDITORIAL: Go To Polls and Vote
Congressional primary elections are today
FOR ALL THE OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS CLICK HERE AFTER 8 PM
'Campaign Academy' A Few Scholarships Available! Deadline 8/31
'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: BUDDY ROEMER
'LOUISIANA INSTITUTE OF POLITICS' FACULTY PROFILE: KYLE RUCKERT
Painter ordered to stay away from ex-aide
Layoffs Delayed
LSU Board Under New Leadership
Marionneaux seeks Ethics Board injunction
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Labels: ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, ROEMER
Friday, August 27, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, August 27th)
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ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW: Vitter is La. primary favorite
'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Scholarships Available! Deadline 8/31
BESE Controversy: Queries, concerns fly before panel on school funding
"END the Louisiana INCOME TAX"
Restraint Of Painter Sought
New Jersey Governor Christie- A Rising National Star
EDITORIAL: One Jury's Good Work
Bribery conspirator gets probation
Q&A with 4th Congressional District candidates
Study cuts moratorium- Rules said adequate
Symposium looks at death of Huey Long
Climate change center to be in Lower 9th Ward
Plaquemines population shift after Katrina may be permanent
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Labels: ELECTIONS, LOUISIANA, POLITICS, ROEMER, VILLERE, VITTER
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, August 24th)
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New Poll: 48% Say Obama's Views Are Extreme
Mayor evicts The Advocate from press room
Other Louisiana Elections Could Impact Lt. Governor Race
GOP LEADERS BACK LANDRY FOR CONGRESS
Primary turnout shows big GOP enthusiasm edge
Poll Numbers: A Bad Year For Democrats
FORMER STATE SENATOR FOUND GUILTY- To Be Sentenced Dec. 6
Handling of public employee retirement funds questioned
Jindal's book set for November release
EDITORIAL: Tinkering with the Louisiana Constitution
EDITORIAL: Hang Up And Drive
Chief plans to clean up NOPD, city crime
Black farmers to rally in Baton Rouge
EDITORIAL: Hold government accountable for moratorium's harm
Inside Report: Career coach program stays
Louisiana Vets get Facebook link
DAILY REPORT CALENDAR FEATURES 'CAMPAIGN ACADEMY' SEPT. 7TH LINEUP
A Who's Who To Teach 'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Seats Left
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Labels: DARDENNE, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, KIP, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, VILLERE, VITTER
Saturday, August 21, 2010
SATURDAY EDITION (August 21st, 2010)
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MELANCON TRAILS 'UNDECIDED' IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY POLL
Melancon to campaign at Soul Food Academy on Tuesday
Complaint filed against Traylor- Senate candidate accused of lying
Lieutenant governor candidates face voter indecision (Wide Open Race!)
Ethics board tells lieutenant governor's brother-in-law no
Poll: Obama fares poorly, Jindal well on oil spill
EDITORIAL: Stop Moratorium's Ripple Effect
Lobbyist: Bossier fares well in legislative session
Turnout Low For Early Voting
'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Seats Left (Register Now!)
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Labels: ANGELLE, ELECTIONS, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, POLL, TRAYLOR
Friday, July 09, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, July 9th)
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WHO HAS QUALIFIED FOR OFFICE SO FAR? CLICK HERE (QUALIFYING ENDS AT 5PM)
The Town Hall Revolt, One Year Later: Democrats didn't get the message
Top Jindal aide accepts assignment from Republican Governors Association
56% Oppose Obama Challenge of AZ Law; 61% Favor Similar Law In Their State
EDITORIAL: Instead of help on illegal immigration, AZ gets the shaft
Federal gay marriage ban is ruled unconstitutional
NATIONAL FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL ENDORSES JEFF LANDRY FOR CONGRESS
Lt. Governor Scott Angelle: State must make its case for drilling
Offshore drilling supported by Court of Appeals
Vitter Applauds Court Ruling On Obama's Moratorium
WIDENING PROBE OF CRIMINAL COURTS
EDITORIAL: Don't Harass Media Staff
Downing Flips On Election Decision
Indicted Public Officials Released Without Bond
Holloway seeking re-election to District 4 PSC (Lucky #13?)
Interim commissioner of higher ed job could be filled soon
State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson won't run for Congress
NEW HIRE AT BESE- ($160,658 in salary and $53,017 in fringe)
EDITORIAL: Representative democracy needs folks willing to represent
Override Session Unlikely- Jindal vetoes privatization bill
Jindal signs Bloxom Act- Court to get tougher with sex offenders
Cyberbullying and Sexting bills are signed into law
Insurance Commissioner picks Alabama regulator to take over
Novices join 5th District race
EDITORIAL: Keep politics out of the oil spill
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Labels: ELECTIONS, IMMIGRATION, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, VITTER
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, July 6th)
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The Government Pay Bonus- "Overbills Americans by almost $40 billion every year"
IT'S TIME TO RESCUE THE IDEA THAT AMERICA IS EXCEPTIONAL
Washington Post: "Obama's standing among white voters has sunk"
State officials dip into special funds to balance budget
Patton Boggs acquires lobbying firm of former Sens. Lott, Breaux
ELECTION QUALIFYING BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Trial Date Set For Former Mayor
Few changes made to La. ethics enforcement
Capella announces run for Jefferson Parish assessor
Moratorium won't reduce drilling risks
Moratorium Affects Us All
Group Plans Energy Rally
OIL HEADS TOWARD NEW ORLEANS
Obama administration remains muddled on compensating moratorium losses
TEA PARTY OF LA. 'LIFT THE MORATORIUM' TOWN HALL MEETING (CASSIDY)
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Labels: BUDGET, ELECTIONS, ETHICS, LOUISIANA, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS