Category Archives: Louisiana

BP Still Tight With Cash For Oil Spill Problems

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Glenn Church

With BP spending $100 million a day and a $20 billion account for those affected by the oil spill, $10 million does not seem like a lot. However, mental health officials in Louisiana, who have seen a dramatic increase in … Continue reading →

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Rapin’ In The Louisiana Legislature

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Glenn Church

I guess there have been stranger things in state legislatures, like the current antics by Democrats and Republicans in the New York state Senate. The message Hurricane Chris wants to send to woman is commendable, but the lyrics from “Halle Berry” aren’t … Continue reading →

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Louisiana State House Republicans Learn Its A Good Idea To Read Bills Before Voting For Them

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Glenn Church

Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana is one of the main critics of the Obama stimulus package, especially the expansion of unemployment benefits. Most of his fellow Republicans in the legislature agree with him…when they know what they are voting about. … Continue reading →

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Congressman Faces Recall After Six Weeks On The Job

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Glenn Church

Anh Cao, the first Vietnamese-American elected to Congress, now faces a recall in his Louisiana district. Cao, a Republican, defeated disgraced Congressman William Jefferson last year. Most observers believe Cao is going to be a one-term Congressman because of the … Continue reading →

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Porn Star Hesitant To Run For Senate; Doesn’t Want To Take Pay Cut

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Glenn Church

Porn star Stormy Daniels plans a “listening” tour of Louisiana. She wants to draw attention to issues, such as child pornography, safe sex and the need for Internet controls to limit what children see on the internet. She also stated … Continue reading →

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Senator Stormy?

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Glenn Church

Last week Foolocracy reported that a porn star was being recruited to run against Republican Senator David Vitter of Louisiana. Vitter was involved in a prostitution sting as a senator. He has tried to avoid any public discussion of the … Continue reading →

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Democrat Turned Republican Dismisses Party Importance

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Glenn Church

Louisiana state Treasurer John Kennedy is challenging Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. Kennedy is a Democrat turned Republican.   In 2004, he endorsed John Kerry for President. In 2008, Kennedy says that endorsement was a mistake.   Kennedy believes that last … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Schools To Teach Alternative Science

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Glenn Church

Louisiana now has a unique status among the fifty states. In Louisiana, teachers are able to present alternatives to evolution and other generally accepted scientific theories. Advocates of this new law say it involves more than challenging evolution. They suggest … Continue reading →

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Over 200 Louisiana Officials Resign Over New Ethics Requirements

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Glenn Church

A strict new ethics bill in Louisiana has resulted in the resignation of over 200 government officials. Most of these people were volunteers on local boards and commissions.   The new ethics bill requires the disclosure of income from government officials … Continue reading →

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Louisiana Lawmakers Complain At Having To Make Do On $50 A Meal

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Glenn Church

Some Louisiana legislators are upset that a $50 per person cap on entertainment from lobbyists will infringe on their social life. One lawmaker suggested that capping the lobbyists to $50 would banish lobbying to Taco Bell. For $50 that is … Continue reading →

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Jindal Wants “Very Best Science”

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Glenn Church

On Face the Nation, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said he does not want “any facts or theories or explanations to be withheld” because of political correctness. He is supporting the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution in the classroom.The Louisiana … Continue reading →

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