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6 hrs ago | BayouBuzz.com

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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Related Topix: US Politics, David Vitter, US News, US Senate, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Anh "Joseph" Cao, Mary Landrieu, Democrat, Louisiana, Illegal Immigration

Mon Nov 09, 2009

WWL-AM New Orleans

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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Related Topix: Louisiana, Ida, LA, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Ida, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Town Talk

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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Related Topix: Louisiana, Ida, LA, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Weather, Hurricane Ida

Sat Nov 07, 2009

BayouBuzz.com

Demo.Win in NY Makes Louisiana Dems Scared of Pubic Option

's Twenty-Third Congressional District as a sign that Health Care Reform and the current trend of Pres.

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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

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Medical News Today

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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Related Topix: Texas Government, Texas, Medicaid, Health, Louisiana, Medicare, Health Insurance

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafa...

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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Related Topix: Louisiana

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Louisiana Law Blog

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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Related Topix: Louisiana, Healthcare Law, Law

Sat Oct 31, 2009

WGNO

One Dead After Strong Storms Move Through North Louisiana, Governor...

One man is dead and a landmark church steeple toppled onto a car in Louisiana after a line of thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes there and in neighboring Arkansas.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Louisiana, Weather, Arkansas, Arkansas Government

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Three Charged in Louisiana for Using Interstate Facilities in Aid of Bribery

United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced today that FLITCHER R. BELL, age 43, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; DARRELL JOHNSON, age 48, of Bueche, Louisiana; and LEONARD P. JACKSON, age 45, of Prairieville, Louisiana, were charged in Bills of Information alleging that each accepted bribes in exchange for "fixing" criminal matters filed and pending ...

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Related Topix: Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

News-Star

Jindal declares state of emergency following severe weather

Gov. Bobby Jindal has issued a statewide emergency declaration to assist in the deployment and staging of state assets to support parishes affected by severe weather.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Weather, Louisiana

Thu Oct 29, 2009

2theadvocate.com

Reaction to death of Dave Treen

Some quotes from public officials on the death of former Gov. Dave Treen: "Louisiana has lost a visionary leader and a tireless advocate for our state, with the passing of Gov.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, David Vitter, Louisiana, US Senate, US Governors

Shreveport Times

Panel seeks highway funding options

The current sales tax imposed on gasoline is not providing enough revenue to finance needed highway construction and repairs, a legislative panel was told Wednesday, so an alternative source or increased funding is needed.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Wed Oct 28, 2009

BayouBuzz.com

Louisiana Sen. Landrieu Vows To Fight FDA Raw Oyster Ban

WASHINGTON Via a press release, United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today vowed to fight a new Food and Drug Administration proposal that would end the sale of raw oysters that are not subjected to post-harvest processing techniques.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Mary Landrieu, Healthcare Law, US News, Law, US Senate, Democrat, Food and Drug Administration, Louisiana

TheNewOrleansChannel

DHH: No Shortage Of H1N1 Vaccine In Louisiana

The Department of Health and Hospitals said Tuesday there's not a shortage of the vaccine in Louisiana.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Nursing, Family, Kids

Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafa...

State to get more flu vaccine

As more doses of the H1N1 vaccine arrive in the state, chances of the general population being able to be inoculated in the next few weeks continue to increase, a Department of Health and Hospitals official says.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Louisiana, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Daily Journal of Commerce

Louisiana DOTD considers $115 million in bids at Sept. 30 bid opening

BATON ROUGE, La. a ' The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development considered more than $115 million in bids Sept.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA, Alexandria, LA, Metairie, LA, Boutte, LA

WKRG-TV Mobile

Convicted Sniper Will Die Bya

Convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad will die by lethal injection when he is executed next month.

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Related Topix: Virginia, Virginia Government, Alabama Government, Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland Government, Maryland

Shreveport Times

Medical provider might support proposed funding cutback

In an unusual move Monday, a private hospital representative said he might support a Department of Health and Hospitals proposal to reduce Medicaid payments to 2006 levels.

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Related Topix: Louisiana

Mon Oct 26, 2009

NOLA.com

Making the Louisiana coast a priority: an editorial

Nancy Sutley, the White House's point person on the environment, got an airboat-level view of Louisiana's eroding coastal marshes Tuesday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Louisiana, Republican, US House of Representatives, New Orleans, LA, Opinion

Sat Oct 24, 2009

MyFoxNY

Implosion Brings Bridge Down in Seconds

A Louisiana bridge is no more. Demolition experts blew up the 77-year-old U.S. 190 bridge connecting Livingston and East Baton Rouge parishes on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Louisiana, Explosion

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