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13 Mar 13
The Times-Picayune: Landrieu presses for bill to bar slaughter of horses for food
"The issue of tainted and toxic food has the American people's attention," Landrieu said. Eighty percent of Americans oppose the slaughter of horses for food, according to polls cited by Landrieu.
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12 Mar 13
The Advocate: Congress to honor Braithwaite Isaac heroes
"I know the Shaffer men never asked for or expected any recognition of their daring rescue efforts during Hurricane Isaac, but they more than deserve this honor," Landrieu said in a prepared statement. "This is a small way for our country to show its gratitude and inspire others to give of themselves. We are proud to call the Shaffers our own."
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8 Mar 13
Shreveport Times: COLUMN: Jindal's Medicaid stance hurting La.
Unfortunately, Gov. Jindal's posturing has continued, as he stubbornly and falsely argues that a Medicaid expansion would be too expensive and not flexible enough for Louisiana. Mounting evidence from multiple, independent sources shows otherwise.
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20 Mar 13
Landrieu Applauds Committee Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill, Vows Work on Continued Improvements for La.
"I want to thank Sens. Barbara Boxer and David Vitter for their leadership on this vital water infrastructure bill, which is a positive, important step forward and addresses many priorities for Louisiana. It also makes commonsense updates to Corps policies for the entire nation to help advance projects more quickly and prioritize the areas with the greatest need," Sen. Landrieu said.
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20 Mar 13
Senate Passes Landrieu Bill to Provide Funding for Key Coast Guard Assets as Part of CR
"This is an incredible contribution for Louisiana to make for our national security. These ships will replace aging Coast Guard patrol boats, helping to carry out critical lifesaving, law enforcement, and homeland security missions for decades to come," Sen. Landrieu said.
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20 Mar 13
Landrieu Introduces "FAIR Act" Revenue Sharing Legislation
"For decades, coastal energy producing states have faced a glaring inequity in federal energy policy that allows onshore producing states to keep 50 percent of revenues, while offshore producing states, like Louisiana and Alaska, keep virtually nothing."
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20 Sep 12
Consequences of Ryan budget for Louisiana
Rep. Paul Ryan's budget, which the House passed earlier this year, does not work for Louisiana. It is shortsighted and wrongheaded. Instead of investing in Louisiana's middle class families, it puts tax cuts for those making more than $1 million per year in income first.
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6 Sep 12
Sen. Landrieu's Hurricane Isaac recovery efforts
Before, during and after Hurricane Isaac, Sen. Landrieu has been working to ensure that local, state and federal agencies provide a coordinated, thorough response for Louisianians impacted by the storm.
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