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Election Turnout Probablty Better Than Numbers Suggest

Voter turnout figures for last Saturday’s mayor’s race in New Orleans appeared low—but they are probably better than they look.

State figures show more than 273,000 people registered…

“Fight the Flu” Campaign

Louisiana health officials have kicked off a campaign called “Fight the Flu” in efforts to promote that it’s important to get vaccinated for both the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus. …

Clark Captures Louisiana Supreme Court Seat

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) - A state district judge from West Monroe has defeated Gov. Bobby Jindal’s former executive counsel to capture a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court.

With…

Ouachita Parish Voters Pass Tax to Fund Auto Plant

MONROE, La. (AP) - Voters in Ouachita Parish have approved a property tax to help fund some of the government incentive package for a startup automobile manufacturer in northeastern Louisiana.

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2 Special elections cost taxpayers extra $425,000

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Two special elections will cost state taxpayers about $425,000, a price tag the secretary of state says could have been avoided.

Secretary of State Jay…

Interim Lt. Governor Will Be Appointed So Landrieu Can Be Mayor
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There's an effort to eliminate the job of Lt. Governor. Lawmakers will consider the move in the upcoming session.

Landrieu Says Medicaid Money Was Not Part Of A Deal
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Health care legislation that would give the state hundreds of millions is in limbo.

Working On An Unemployment Solution
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Senate Democrats will reveal their plan to bring down the nation's jobless rates. Brooke Hart reports.

Incumbent Vitter Has Twice The War Chest Of Challenger
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Primary election for the U.S. Senate set for late August. General election scheduled for early November.

Senator’s Office Arrests
By: Mark Hamblen
U.S. Attorney has left Landrieu phone caper case

Super Bowl Could Be A Money Winner For Jindal
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Governor will host a fundraiser for his 2011 re-election bid while in Miami for the big game.

Senator’s office arrest
By: Mark Hamblen
Senator's office arrest

Kathleen Blanco Interested In Being Lt. Governor?
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Long list of candidates to replace Mitch Landrieu if he becomes New Orleans mayor.

Early Voting Underway For New Orleans’ Mayor
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Ray Nagin is term-limited out. Election day is Saturday, February 6th.

Medicaid Money Could Depend On Massachusetts Election
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New Senator could torpedo Obamacare and that would dry up money promised to Mary Landrieu for Louisiana medicaid.

One Less Challenger For Incumbent Senator David Vitter
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Vitter is facing only one strong opponent so far. The party primary is in late summer of 2010.

Vitter Refuses To Sign-Off On Two White House Nominations
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Senator wants to make sure the Justice Department won't turn around and get rid of U.S. Attorney

U.S. Attorney Donald Washington Announces He’s Leaving Office
By: Leigh Culbert
Washington took office as a federal prosecutor on Sept. 17, 2001, just 6 days after the 9/11 terriorist attacks.

Does Bobby Jindal Have His Eyes On The U.S. Senate?
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Governor gives a definite answer about a possbile run. Also outlines plans for the 2011 political season.

Governor Plans To Stay Home For This Fundraiser
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Join the 'Jindal Fun Hunt Fundraiser' for five-thousand dollars a ticket. Money earmarked for 2011 re-election bid.

Edwards Book
By: Mark Hamblen
Edwin Edwards biography hits shelves for holidays

Nine Candidates Want To Be New Orleans Mayor
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Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu is one of several repeat candidates. It's Landrieu's third try at the mayor's office.

Lt. Governor Wants To Be A Mayor
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This is the third time Mitch Landrieu has run for mayor. At least seven other candidates plan to run.

Civil Service panel meets on pay plan
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Proposal looks to do away with four-percent pay raise

Ethics panel criticized by lawmaker
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Board being accused of pursuing 'baseless charges'

Jindal gives up $30,000 in campaign cash
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Donor stands accused of orchestrating a Ponzi scheme

FDA backs off oyster ban after strong criticism
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Proposal on hold while studies on raw consumption continue

Party Does Not Plan Retaliation For Cao’s Health Care Vote
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Ahn Cao was the only Republican representative to vote in favor of the house version of health care reform.

Democrats Defeat Vitter’s Plan To Count Immigrants And Illegals
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Critics claimed it would discourage immigrants and illegals from responsing to the census.

Former Governor Dave Treen Dead At 81
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Had been hospitalized with respiratory complications. Funeral arrangements are still being made.

George Bush Satirist Takes Aim At Ray Nagin
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Author says folks are tired of hearing about non-stop problems at city hall. Wants voters to be careful.

Landrieu pressed to back Vitter amendment
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Senator looks to add citizenship question to census

Louisiana Acorn Chapters Resisting National Takeover
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Special administrator appointed to run the day-to-day operations of the New Orleans office.

Can’t Pronounce HIs Name? Just Call Him ‘Joseph.”
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People have been butchering his last name. Freshman congressman is taking it in stride and offers a helpful hint.

Taxpayers Footing The Bill For Nagin’s Overseas Trip
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Original plans called for a 'sponsor' to pay for the trip. Now it looks as though the city will get stuck with the tab.

“Fight the Flu” Campaign
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Gov. Bobby Jindal explains...

Senator Vitter’s Fundraising Far Exceeds His Challenger
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Incumbent senator is taking in about twice as much as his democrat challenger.

Local Reactions to Obama’s New Orleans Visit
By: Joel Massey
Here in Cenla the opinions were mixed about Obama's visit.

City Hopes Presidential Visit Is More Than A Phioto-Op
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Obama visit will be the first since he became president. Will visit a school in hurricane-torn area and host town hall meeting.

Public Invited To Obama Town Hall Meeting At UNO
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Tickets will be selected at random and the deadline for online application is Tuesday morning at 10.

Police retirement system under investigation
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MPERS has been criticized for its investments in golf courses, resorts

Senate approves money for WWII Museum
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Sens. Landrieu, Vitter requested and received $25 million in funding

Ads Will Run Encouraging People To Participate In Census
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Money and congressional power depend on district lines drawn using census information.

Election Commission Could Hear Accusation Against David Vitter
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Senator denies wrongdoing and Mississippi Governor says charge is an act of political desperation.

Redistricting retreat to stay closed
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Meeting will be Friday, Saturday in Alexandria

Aldermen Use Vote To Tell Mayor They Don’t Support Him
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Mayor claims the town is in better financial shape than it was four years ago.

Louisiana Congressman To Give Response To President’s Speech
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Charles Boustany is a surgeon who says he'll have "common sense" responses to President's health care proposals

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