Thursday, February 03, 2011
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, February 3rd)
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Jindal's request to scrap pay raises for 56,000 state workers is tabled
Republicans add another to the tally
Former Rep. Charlie Melancon has new job
Local to head state GOP
Inside Report: Holden goes on offensive
Delegation gives list of projects to Jindal
Legislature backed in lawsuit from PSC
NAACP opposes SUNO-UNO merger
EDITORIAL: One board for public colleges worth considering
Alexander: Speaker assigned homework
Officials seek meeting with Obama on oil spill anniversary
U.S. judge: Oil spill claims czar not independent of BP
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Labels: ALEXANDER, BUDGET, GOP, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS
Thursday, December 09, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, December 9th)
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House Passes DREAM Act- Melancon votes to give Illegals citizenship
Superfest Out; Library In- (Mayor Storms Out of Budget Meeting... Council Cuts)
Alario, longtime La. Democratic lawmaker, switches to GOP
Ellington considers party switch
New Poll: Most Americans Say They're Worse Off Since Obama Took Office
Official: La. won't cut budget by 35%- Rainwater vows taxes won't go up
Panel rejects Jindal criterion for layoffs
EDITORIAL: Don't settle for 'A for effort'
Officials get earful at Medicaid forum
'Nonsensicalness' of Sen. Mary Landrieu's criticism of tax cut deal cited
Porteous is the 8th federal judge to be convicted & removed from office
The perfect gift for the Louisiana political junkie!
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Labels: ALARIO, BUDGET, JINDAL, KIP, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, 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
Friday, October 29, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, October 29th)
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Senate hopefuls debate- Melancon, Vitter defend records
EDITORIAL: "Smart LA. Voters Will Carry A Single Guiding Thought With Them"
Times Picayune Endorses David Vitter and Steve Scalise
Vitter leading Louisiana Senate race by 17 points, poll says
Cassidy, challenger discuss health-care law
Joseph Cao's new ad strategy
Voters say they want change... Again!
Most Americans Say Tax Cuts Trump Increased Government Spending
Inside Report: Tax proposals face obstacles
Website Targets Kennedy Plan
300 attend 'WhatNOW' rally at LSU
La. teacher salaries up 85% since '95
Greenstein: State open to changes
Jefferson Parish President John Young opens new investigations
Jurors hear '95 interview from late Avoyelles judge in Belt trial
College tuition costs rising
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Labels: BUDGET, CASSIDY, JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, VITTER
Monday, October 25, 2010
STORIES FROM TODAY & SUNDAY
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Voters Fed up With Big, Bossy Government
Democrats bracing for the worst in Nov. 2 elections
Turnout for Nov. 2 statewide runoffs is expected to exceed 30%
Vitter's Political Reputation
Cannizzaro continues to wield independent hand with endorsement of Vitter
Voters' Willingness to Overlook Vitter's Foibles Vexes Democrats
Vitter out raises Melancon 2 to 1
Dardenne points to voting habits of opponent in lt. governor's race
A look at 4th District race funding
National parties skip race- "LANDRY'S GOING TO WIN"
Group pushes boost in gas tax
Nucor bonds: Go for it, governor
More working families getting government food aid
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Labels: LANDRY, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, October 20th)
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Most Voters Oppose the Reelection of Anyone Who Voted for the Health Care Law
The New Republican Right
Humane Society ad backs Sen. David Vitter
Melancon gets nearly $28,000 in contributions from 10 Indian tribes
Fayard Gets $200,000 Boost From Democratic Party
Jay Dardenne and Caroline Fayard buy television time
3rd District candidates Jeff Landry and Ravi Sangisetty take to the airwaves
Sangisetty Supports Tax & Spend Liberal Democrats
Liberal bastions could go GOP
Lafayette: Mike Huckabee teases at run
Jindal seeks college students' feedback
State agency says missing items found
Federal tax lien filed against DA
Sentencing postponed again for former Parish President
EDITORIAL: Vote early or vote Nov. 2, just make sure that you vote
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Labels: JINDAL, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Sunday, September 26, 2010
STORIES FROM THE WEEKEND
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The Tea Party is now more powerful than President Obama
Political Horizons: No. 2 La. job could go to No. 1
Lt. governor's race lacks a spark- Hopefuls try to stir interest
Sex, Lies, Politics
Board of Regents- Is search firm really necessary?
Law firm to hold Jindal fundraiser
HIGH PRICED HIGH-RISE, Cash-strapped state pays far higher rents
Abortion clinics, state face off in court over new law
FBI enters housing inquest
N.O. Public Belt Railroad was run at former director's whim
With friends like Judge Porteous', who needs enemies?
DHH launches new media initiative
BP fund czar promises bigger, faster claims
FBI Subpoenas Councilmen
GOP primary winner to get major endorsement
Vitter rips Melancon in two new TV commercials
New Orleans Deputy Mayor Resigns
Sen. Rob Marionneaux's venue request denied in ethics case
New Orleans Saints license plate design approved
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VITTER
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, September 22nd)
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The Carter-Obama Comparisons Grow
NEW HUMOROUS VIDEO- SAMMY KERSHAW BANKRUPTCY... DOGGONEIT!
3rd Congressional District runoff pits Republicans in heated battle
David Vitter leads Charlie Melancon in two new polls of Senate race
Vitter Applauds Vote to Block Amnesty Legislation
BRCC chief Myrtle "E.B." Dorsey lobbies for DREAM Act
Where's The Stimulus, Charlie Boy?
The Louisiana Budget: Santa Claus Won't Come
Louisiana College Experience Taking Turn for Worse
Louisiana University Grad Rate Causing Problems
Budget cuts force shift of costs to students
Delpit hiring stirs firestorm- SU faculty allege nepotism
FBI looks into fire at Islamic Center of Lafayette
Officials use campaign money for their car expenses
Public Belt Railroad board, down to just four members
Government summit calls for reduction in texting, cell use
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Labels: KERSHAW, LANDRY, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, September 21st)
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R.I.P. Political Establishment- "Anyone with a computer is a political party"
Latest Poll: VITTER 52%, MELANCON 34%, Obama Job Approval Rating Now At 33%
Melancon defends bailout votes, lashes out at David Vitter
Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans 48%, Democrats 38%
National Poll: 52% of Voters Say Their Views Are More Like Palin's Than Obama's
Immigration debate finds focus in DREAM Act
State eyes tax cut debate- La. could lose millions a year
EDITORIAL: Expect to see some political hardball and behind-the-scenes deals
Gov. Bobby Jindal heading to GOP meeting in Ohio
Jindal health care changes questioned
Nucor spending sidetracks other state projects
UNO coalition plans march to protest budget cuts
EDITORIAL: Don't give up on our economy
Louisiana abortion clinics sue over new law
Federal Judges' disclosures are difficult to get
Jefferson Parish Sheriff endorses Joseph Cao for Congress
The recession is over! So where's the party?
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, PELOSI, POLITICS, VITTER
Friday, September 17, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, September 17th)
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Why It's Time for the Tea Party- "Over half of the electorate say they favor"
The Tea Party Backlash Myth
Melancon's Tea Party Debate Dodge
Fired UNO Chancellor Tim Ryan says, 'I wouldn't play the game'
La. College law school dean laments 'constitutional illiterates"
'Louisiana way' on full display at Judge Thomas Porteous' trial
Blueprint Louisiana releases accountability report
EDITORIAL: Pastorek stresses caution
AG says St. Tammany can't buy cars for assessor's field workers
Former Tiger Star Mickey Mangham Dies
Shallow-water rig workers offered no financial relief
Federal judge sets date for trial to split blame for Gulf spill
Drill ban report disputed- Vitter called the ban a "knee-jerk reaction"
Obama Administration Admits No Economic Analysis Done Before Moratorium
EARLY VOTING STARTS SATURDAY!
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, September 15th)
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BREAKING NEW FUNNY VIDEO: I'M SAMMY KERSHAW... I'M A STAR!
Sammy Kershaw's ideas are NOT Conservative
Lt. governor post sought by five Republicans, three Democrats
70% DON'T LIKE MAYOR
BREAKING NEWS! St. James Parish to be site of $2 billion iron plant
Obama Might Be Issue For Melancon
Are Bobby's berms on solid ground?
Union Power and the Christie Effect
LHA Salaries Scrutinized- "Serious Irregularities"
Sheriff's Son Booked On Drug Charges
Public Belt Railroad chief 'acted recklessly and inappropriately'
Pastorek Produces Plan
Former Louisiana Senator Ken Hollis was a true public servant
Porteous was vulnerable to blackmail, Louis Marcotte says
Foundation report says La. roads are improving
Judge says Shreveport owes $1M, but City Council didn't know
Oil industry: Nix higher offshore inspection fees
New rules slow Gulf drilling pace in shallow water
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Labels: JINDAL, KERSHAW, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Wednesday, September 8th)
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Pollster: Melancon has 8 weeks to try and upset incumbent Vitter
Study: Democratic turnout for primaries lowest in 80 years
Even liberal elites concede that Obama's Presidency is crumbling
EDITORIAL: More debt not the answer
Obama, Melancon Attempt To Launch 2nd Costly Stimulus
David Vitter endorsed by Alliance for Good Government
Jindal's office backtracks on no-endorsement statement
"Conservatives won't forget it if Jindal fails to deliver for Vitter"
Boustany urges new direction for nation
Tea Parties Push GOP
No recession here: Election spending sets records
La. school performance near bottom
Tech, ULM stave off furloughs
Order forbids Painter actions- He denies harassment
State hopes to get more FEMA money for Charity Hospital contents
Porteous' defense motions rejected; trial begins Monday
Did Weiss kill the Kingfish?
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
Thursday, September 02, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Thursday, September 2nd)
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LATEST POLL: Louisiana Senate- Vitter (R) 54% Melancon (D) 33%
EDITORIAL: A Simple Election
State Budget Battles
Voters may do better next time
Streamlining work touted
Judge asks parties for arguments over tax
Mayor, Police Chief Indicted
Cao shies away from partisan debate
Two UNO protesters arrested after march
EDITORIAL: Moratorium- Silence continues
Judge refuses to toss ban suit
'Louisiana Institute of Politics' 2 Seats Still Available
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Labels: LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, POLL, VITTER
Monday, August 23, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Monday, August 23rd)
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Vitter Fundraising "Dwarfs" Melancon, Traylor
TEA PARTY TV: DOWN WITH DOWNER!
V.P. Biden Lashes Out At "Republican Tea Party"
Many More Now Following Mosque Controversy... And Don't Like It
Traylor Should be Disbarred, Say Ellingtons
Targeted Louisiana Republican Shrugs Off Lack of National Party Help
Baton Rouge: Marchers Protest Crime
Mayor hopefuls take questions from gay rights group
Taking another look at politics of moratorium
Gulf Oil Spill: Feinberg says no-sue rule was his idea
John Maginnis Joins 'Louisiana Institute of Politics' A Few Seats Left
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Labels: CRIME, DOWNER, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, OIL SPILL, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, TRAYLOR, 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, August 20, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, August 20th)
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Poll shows Vitter with lead over Melancon (Party Primary A No Contest 74% - 5%)
ROEMER IS RIGHT... BESE IS BROKEN!
Past Governors to Address Louisiana Insitute of Politics
Villere Wins More Endorsements Across State
Louisiana Education Leaders' Pay A PR Problem
3rd Congressional District candidates accentuate the conservative
State budget battle coming next year, Senate president said
EDITORIAL: High Turnover Coming Early (4th Floor)
7 arrested in probe of courts sentenced
IRS agent: Former Senator constructed web of financial deceit
N.O. is now a 'laboratory for innovation and change,' Mitch tells D.C. crowd
BP accused of withholding 'critical' spill data
Education chief on personal trip to see Sean O'Keefe in Alaska
Louisiana Institute of Politics 1st 'Campaign Academy' (Register Now!)
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Labels: LOUISIANA, MELANCON, POLITICS, ROEMER, VITTER
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Tuesday, August 17th)
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MELANCON LIES About Using YOUR Money For $50,000 Luxury SUV
Vitter reports more than $5 million cash on hand; Melancon at $2.2 million
Sen. David Vitter's GOP challenger musters only $42,000
SEABAUGH LEADS TURNER By 23% In Race For LA. House Dist. 5 (Shreveport)
Generic Ballot: Republican 48%, Democrat 36% (Biggest GOP Lead In Decade)
Louisiana Institute of Politics 1st 'Campaign Academy' (Register Now!)
EDITORIAL: A Welcome To Hot Seats
ELECTION YEAR TAX HIKE UNLIKELY
Regents to meet today on commissioner search
Commissioner of state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control resigns
TEA PARTY TV- Congressional Debate (Tonight)
NEW BOOK COMING OUT- MAD AS HELL: THE TEA PARTY MOVEMENT
A Tea Party Manifesto
Vitter Blasts Interior Department Decision on Environmental Reviews
New Gulf State Insurance Information Center Website (Click Here)
Road Home's grant calculations discriminate against black homeowners?
Police now making arrests for synthetic marijuana
More environmental review planned for oil exploration and drilling
Louisiana panel to examine oil, gas drilling rules
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, SEABAUGH, VITTER
Sunday, August 15, 2010
SUNDAY EDITION (August 15th, 2010)
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Political Horizons: State Still Avoids Cutting Jobs
HIGHER ED SALARIES OUT OF LINE
Official appointed to health position- Annual salary is $117,800
DEQ secretary names 2 to posts- Both to be paid $102,000 per year
Louisiana Institute of Politics 1st 'Campaign Academy' (REGISTER NOW!)
State Police Investigation Follows Resignation of Murphy J. Painter
FORMER SENATOR ARRESTED
Louisiana Senate race turns ugly
Wendy Vitter to keynote women's luncheon
Race For Lt. Governor: 3 Democrats Make Campaign Appeals
State preparing to move into Benson's New Orleans tower
OVER 650 NEW STATE LAWS TAKE EFFECT
Stricter sex offender laws in place today
La. cyberbullying law takes effect
EDITORIAL: Faster start for workers
White House considers early release on drilling ban
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Saturday, August 14, 2010
SATURDAY EDITION (August 14th, 2010)
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Vitter Receives LA Sheriffs' Association Endorsement (Goodbye Charlie!)
EARLY VOTING FOR FEDERAL ELECTIONS STARTS TODAY!
Faculty Lined Up For LA Institute of Politics 1st 'Campaign Academy'
Teacher Funds In Danger
LSU officials felt pressure to settle lawsuit
Kennedy: taxes will not fund bonds
EDWIN EDWARDS GETTING OUT OF JAIL
News Poll: 64% Think It's Wrong to Build Mosque Near Ground Zero
OBAMA MAKES CLEAR SUPPORT FOR GROUND ZERO MOSQUE
Obama to visit Xavier University for Hurricane Katrina anniversary
BP Spill Makes For Strange Bedfellows In La.
Feds: Well's not dead, more drilling needed
Jindal says Coast Guard will keep cleanup equipment
U.S. Senate candidate from South Carolina indicted
Texting-while-driving- $175 for first offense, $500 for more
MORE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS GET DRIVER'S LICENSES
State officials processing sample New Orleans Saints license tags
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Labels: JINDAL, LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, VITTER
Friday, August 13, 2010
STORIES OF THE DAY (Friday, August 13th)
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Star-Studded Lineup For Louisiana Institute of Politics 1st 'Campaign Academy'
VILLERE CALLS FOR REPEAL OF STATE INCOME TAX!
Tea Party Endorses Villere- Sees Office As "A Bully Pulpit To Lower Taxes"
Vitter slams Melancon in new Senate TV ad
MOST VOTERS SAY OBAMA, CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS MORE LIBERAL THAN THEY ARE
Hunt Downer and Democratic Financing
3rd: (Only a "lifelong Republican" who is "not a career politician" can deliver)
TEA PARTY TV- Congressional Debate for Candidates in District 3
Historic Voter Volatility in This Year of Fear
"THE RACE CARD IS MAXED OUT"
Sen Landrieu urges using state money for community health clinics in NOLA
Legislative panel rejects $300,000 pay for interim higher-ed commissioner
O'KEEFE STILL CRITICAL; SON IMPROVES
La. blocked from enforcing parts of abortion law
Jindal's office had role in LSU lawsuit settlement discussion
VOTING IN U.S. HOUSE, SENATE RACES STARTS TOMORROW!
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Labels: LOUISIANA, MELANCON, OBAMA, POLITICS, TEA PARTY, VILLERE, VITTER
