Jefferson’s Sentence Is a Record-Setter Nov 16, 2009
William Jefferson a national punch line, and a federal judge on Friday made him a record-holder: The 13-year prison sentence given to the Louisiana Democrat is the longest ever handed down to a former Member of Congress. Before handing down the sentence, U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis said: There is no doubt that you have led an extraordinary life and you have accomplished a great deal. (Roll Call)
Crossett Calls for Sales Tax Vote Dec. 8 (66) Nov 16, 2009
Harrison said for around $20,000 the city can repair 110 foot of drain that runs between Mississippi and Louisiana Streets with an Armor Lock system. The system, he said interlocks and while it allows water to flow through the pads into the ground it prevents water from seeping up from the ground and causing erosion. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
2012 already? GOP wannabes jockey early Nov 15, 2009
Coming the same week as Palin's book tour, the gathering is certain to feed 2012 buzz for Barbour and Pawlenty, as well as other possible candidates if not this time than maybe next like Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Baton Rouge Voters Reject $901 Million Bonds for Prison, City Development Nov 15, 2009
Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Voters in Baton Rouge, Louisianas state capital, rejected a proposed $901 million bond issue to pay for a corrections facility, new municipal buildings and economic development ... The proposal also called for funding a juvenile services facility, city hall consolidation, traffic signal improvements, construction of parking garages and projects to help businesses generate new jobs in the Louisiana community. (Bloomberg -- US)
Jefferson Sentenced in Freezer Cash Case Nov 14, 2009
Former Louisiana Congressman Gets 13 Years for Bribery and Racketeering ... Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, enters U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va ... (AP) A former Louisiana congressman who famously stashed cash in his freezer was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for taking hundreds of thousands in bribes in exchange for using his influence to broker business deals in Africa. (CBS News)
'It's Orwellian': Everyone in UK could be given a personal 'carbon allowance'... Nov 14, 2009
So creating "new0004000 t; carbon producers (people) would have to be limited by the govt. as well. Some in Oblammy's admin. like Cass Sunstein wrote about that years ago and now they are in charge! Look it up , Soilant Green is people. Freddy on November 13, 2009 at 06:50 PM This sounds like a fine plan -- but only if people can't buy their way to a larger carbon footprint. I'd like to see those in control live within any budget. B reel on November 13, 2009 at 06:46 PM To those commentators... (The Drudge Report)
Winnfield mayor steps down Nov 14, 2009
AP LOUISIANA NEWSLatest Breaking News & Headlines from the Associated Press ... LOUISIANA REAL-TIME NEWS. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Acting CAO eyes St. Johns top spot Nov 14, 2009
L'Observateur Print Edition. Acting CAO eyes St. Johns top spot. (L Observateur, LA)
Detroit corruption figure gets maximum 5-year term Nov 14, 2009
Corruption lands ex-Louisiana congressman 13 years. Prosecutors called a former Louisiana congressman's corruption the most extensive in the history of Congress. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Latest probe charges may help Corbett's campaign Nov 14, 2009
A Louisiana federal judge sued a House impeachment task force Friday, contending the panel is making the case for his ouster by using testimony he gave under a promise of immunity. U.S. District Judge G. Thomas Porteous Jr. is under investigation for alleged misconduct, including an allegation that he accepted money from lawyers involved in a trial over which he presided. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Let's "CLEAN HOUSE" Nov 14, 2009
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RUBEN NAVARRETTE JR.: Joe Lieberman's lonely stand Nov 13, 2009
One Republican, Joseph Cao of Louisiana, voted for the bill; 39 Democrats voted against. Health care issues: Public plan compromises. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Recanvassing shows NY-23 race tightens... Nov 13, 2009
Anh "Joseph" Cao of Louisiana, said he voted for the legislation only after seeing that Democrats had the 218 votes needed for passage. Now Hoffman, who campaigned against the health care reform bill, is carefully watching as the 23rd District race tightens and he is left to wonder if he conceded too soon. (The Drudge Report)
Can the Dems Keep Putting Up with Joe Lieberman? Nov 13, 2009
Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, for example, all have strong reservations about a government-run alternative to private insurers. But Lieberman is the only one who has stated flat-out that he would join a GOP filibuster of the bill to prevent it from getting an up-or-down vote. (Time.com)
GOP lawmaker feels effects of health vote Nov 11, 2009
Louisiana Republican Party spokesman Aaron Baer said the party disagreed with Cao's vote but he knew of no plans to attempt to oust Cao in next year's GOP primary. Bryan Wagner, a New Orleans Republican leader who helped guide Cao's campaign last year, noted that Senate opposition to the House bill is strong and said much of the anger against Cao will die down "as people see that Senate passage of a similar bill is not something that's coming.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Blind Diversity Equals Death Nov 11, 2009
Muhammad was admitted to the Army despite being court-martialed while serving in the Louisiana National Guard for willfully disobeying orders, striking another noncommissioned officer, wrongfully taking property and being absent without leave. Although Muhammad was led away in handcuffs and transferred to another company pending charges for the grenade attack, an indictment never materialized. (Townhall.com)
Baird under fire for voting against House health reform bill Nov 11, 2009
rastor wrote on Nov 10, 2009 9:33 AM:" Here is MY theory....Pelosi gave him permission to vote "no", in order ensure his re-election in this rather conservative region of Democratic voters. They had the votes needed, and are trying to keep Baird in office a little longer. Just as the freshman Louisiana Republican was "courted" for several weeks prior to receiving additional monies for the Katrina damaged zones in exchange for his yes vote. I don't blame him, with the Federal Government's failure... (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Monday morning after Nov 11, 2009
Tonight, I voted to keep taxpayer dollars from funding abortion and to deliver access to affordable healthcare to the people of Louisiana, he said in a statement posted on his website. The abortion amendment, which passed by 240 votes to 194, blocks the use of federal subsidies to purchase insurance that covers elective abortions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Reps. Owens And Cao: Profiles In Perfidy Nov 11, 2009
That certainly describes Joseph Cao, who represents a strongly Democratic district in Louisiana ... A "commitment" from President Obama to help with a number of Louisiana issues, ranging from health care to disaster loan forgiveness. (Investors Business Daily)
A Minority View: Constitutional Contempt Nov 11, 2009
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
California May Pay Higher Yield Than in March at $1.5 Billion Bond Sale Nov 10, 2009
Arranging the transaction are banks led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Citigroup Inc. and public agencies from Louisiana and Harris County and Corpus Christi in Texas. The bonds were insured by Financial Security Assurance Inc., whose name is changing to Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. Christus Health carries underlying ratings of A1 from Moodys and A+ from S&P. (Added Nov. 10). (Bloomberg -- US)
GOP takes aim at vulnerable Dems... Nov 10, 2009
He may or may not be in trouble because he's from Louisiana ... He may or may not be in trouble because he's from Louisiana. (The Drudge Report)
Cao Casts Lone GOP Vote for Health Care Nov 10, 2009
Washington Post: Louisiana Republican Surprised Colleagues on Both Sides of the Aisle With Vote for Dems' Health Care Bill ... But he added: "I have to live with myself, and I always reflect on the phrase of the New Testament, 'How does it profit a man's life to gain the world but to lose his soul?' '' Cao, who at age 8 fled Vietnam after the fall of Saigon, first came to Louisiana as a Jesuit seminarian. He eventually left the priesthood and became a lawyer. His political activity increased... (CBS News -- US)
Cao: GOP leadership treated his defection 'professionally' Nov 10, 2009
Although the Louisiana Republican said he waited until Democrats had obtained 218 votes before he cast his, he reportedly decided to vote for the healthcare bill -- an admission likely to frustrate Cantor, in particular, who hoped to whip every GOP vote against Democrats' bill, as he did when the party voted on the stimulus months ago. Cao on Monday stressed his decision to vote for the bill was motivated mostly out of concern for his district, which is still struggling to address troubles in... (TheHill.com)
Republicans seek a path to revival Nov 9, 2009
Hitting bottom Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said the thrashing in 2008 finally forced Republicans to accept the reality that they were now the minority party. "I don't think reality had fully sunk in after the '06 midterm cycle," when Democrats recaptured the House and Senate, he said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
2010 elections: Democratic fears, GOP hopes Nov 9, 2009
David Vitter of Louisiana and are eyeing GOP Sen. Richard Burr in North Carolina, where Obama won last fall. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Lieberman’s threat of filibuster looms large Nov 9, 2009
Joe, drawled Mary Landrieu, a Senator from Louisiana and one of Lieberman s closest Democratic allies, that s when you were a liberal. Lieberman s mercurial ideology has amused, confounded, and frustrated Democrats for years. (Boston Globe)
Health-Care Passes the House, But Now Comes the Really Hard Part Nov 9, 2009
In the end Democrats lost 39 of their own - passing the bill 220-215 with a cushion of just two votes, one of those a Republican in a heavily-Democratic Louisiana district. Democrats on Capitol Hill spent some of the aftermath congratulating themselves on their historic achievement, but they knew as well as anyone that it was far too early to really celebrate. (Time.com)
TCU moves into 4th place in BCS standings Nov 9, 2009
Meanwhile, Boise State has played close games against Tulsa and Louisiana Tech, two teams with losing records, and Cincinnati struggled to put away Connecticut in a wild 47-45 victory on Saturday night. TCU is ranked fourth in both the Harris and the coaches polls and in the compilation of six computer rankings. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
AP Top News at 10:49 p.m. EST Nov 9, 2009
Tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches are in effect across other areas of southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, including New Orleans. Louisiana's governor declared a state of emergency. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
McCain: No, really, we vetted her! Nov 8, 2009
Republicans try to brush off the tempest over Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter and turn that other storm in Louisiana into a political prop. By Mike MaddenWednesday, Dec 31, 1969 16:00. (Salon)
Historic vote looms on Capitol Hill today Nov 8, 2009
getalife You know how much I love Louisiana, but term limits there will just be term limits on corruption. But, as Huey said, share the wealth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
U.S. Trials OK'd for 9/11 Suspects Nov 7, 2009
David Vitter, Louisiana Republican, had sought the information, saying illegal immigrants and other noncitizens who can't vote are still being counted for purposes of apportioning congressional seats. But Democrats said adding in a new question now would cost $1 billion and could push the census back, meaning states wouldn't be able to redraw their congressional districts in time for the 2012 election. (Newsmax)
Southern Dems Fear Republican Gains Nov 7, 2009
David Vitter in Louisiana, and Georgia Democrats convinced f 00004000 ormer Gov. Roy Barnes to at the office, giving them a proven commodity in a heavily conservative state. South Carolina Democrats are hopeful they can take advantage of to win the governor's mansion, and in Florida, for the first time since the late 1800s, every statewide position on the ballot is an open seat, including Senate and gubernatorial races. (CBS News -- Politics)
Worlds collide in The Magician & the Geisha Nov 7, 2009
The Southern Review (Louisiana State University, $12): The latest edition of the quarterly publication includes poetry by Fresno residents David Dominguez and Tim Skeen. TV and movie critic Rick Bentley can be reached at rbentley@fresnobee. (Fresno Bee)
Southern Dems cast wary eye at election results Nov 6, 2009
David Vitter in Louisiana, and Georgia Democrats convinced former Gov. Roy Barnes to take another shot at the office, giving them a proven commodity in a heavily conservative state. South Carolina Democrats are hopeful they can take advantage of Gov. Mark Sanford's out-of-state extramarital affair to win the governor's mansion, and in Florida, for the first time since the late 1800s, every statewide position on the ballot is an open seat, including Senate and gubernatorial races. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Proposed charter changes almost ready for Slidell City Council Nov 5, 2009
If the ordinance is accepted, it must then go to the Louisiana Secretary of State for his approval to be put on the ballot. Tuesday afternoon, city attorney Tim Matheson submitted a list of proposed changes with the appropriate language to appear on the ballot. (Slidell Sentry-News, LA)
Former gov dies at 81 Nov 5, 2009
Dave Treen served Louisiana 1980-84, lived in Mandeville ... The first Louisiana Republican to be elected to Congress and then elected governor since Reconstruction, Gov. David Connor Dave Treen, is dead at the age of 81 ... Gov. Bobby Jindal has issued an order for all flags at the Louisiana Capitol to be flown at half-staff. (Covington News Banner, LA)
AP source: Clinton to commission USS New York Nov 5, 2009
The bow of the $1 billion ship, built in Louisiana, contains about 7 ... The bow of the $1 billion ship, built in Louisiana, contains about 7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Show Transcript: November 5 Nov 5, 2009
SEN. DAVID VITTER, (R) LOUISIANA: It simply says, sure, count everybody, but ask if this person is a citizen or a non-citizen, so we simply know what we're dealing with ... Vitter, who represents Louisiana, says his state is projected to lose one of its seven seats in the House of Representatives after the 2010 census ... He says it's because Louisiana has few illegal immigrants and states like California have a lot. (CNN -- US)
Landrieu a La. problem Nov 5, 2009
Senator Landrieu continues to be a problem for her home state and it is time that she is replaced in favor of someone who puts Louisiana first ... Observation wrote on Nov 3, 2009 4:10 PM:" There are four million people roughly in the state of Louisiana, and because you disagree with Senator Landrieu on certain issues, suddenly she's wrong for the whole state? Just because this New Iberia area has a different political leaning than she has, doesn't mean she's wrong for the state as a whole. Not... (New Iberia, LA)
Former governor Treen a political role model, statesman Nov 5, 2009
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Mixed signals on inmate flu shots Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states - Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state s chances at the money, and the administration has considerable leverage in the nearly $5 billion competitive grant fund. (Boston Globe)
Finally someone asked him THE question!! Nov 4, 2009
Forum : Finally someone asked him THE question. Last Updated on Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009 - 05:44:18 am CST. (New Iberia, LA)
Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state's chances at the money. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
La. justice quits after interracial flap Nov 4, 2009
3: Keith Bardwell, the Louisiana Justice of the Peace who refused to marry an interracial couple last month, resigned Tuesday ... - A Louisiana justice of the peace who refuses to marry interracial couples resigned Tuesday, after weeks of calls for his ouster from civil rights groups and several public officials, including the governor ... Keith Bardwell quit with a one-sentence statement to Louisiana Secretary of State Jay Dardenne: "I do hereby resign the office of Justice of the Peace for the... (MSNBC -- Race)
Hurricane horror stories Nov 4, 2009
Only four bodies were discovered inside after the convention center was evacuated, and only one of them was a suspected homicide, according to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals ... But according to members of the Louisiana National Guard who were present at the Superdome throughout the crisis, none of these atrocities was verified to have taken place ... Bush of the Louisiana Guard says that Task Force Eagle, the military command in charge of all the planes and helicopters that... (Salon)
Texas election results for November 3 Nov 4, 2009
KSLA News 12 Headlines. Here's are the results from the November 3 Texas election. (KSLA.com, LA)
Race to the Top Nov 4, 2009
Four Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana and Texas have already raised or eliminated them. And California Gov. called a special legislative session last August to goose state lawmakers into repealing a law that prohibits districts from linking teacher pay to student test performance. (USA Today)
Rush Limbaugh's Race Obsession Nov 4, 2009
A few weeks ago, Georgia restaurant owner Patrick Lanzo displayed a roadside sign reading, OBAMAS [sic] PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE: NIGGER RIG IT. Lanzo insisted, according to a news report, that "he's not a racist." More recently, Louisiana justice of the peace Keith Bardwell refused to marry an interracial couple. "I'm not a racist. I just don't believe in mixing the races that way," Bardwell argued, "I have piles and piles of black friends. They come to my home, I marry them, they use my bathroom."... (CBS News -- Opinion)
San Francisco voters defeat sign district plan Nov 4, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:43 AM EST Updated: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:43 AM EST. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Voters have defeated a measure to allow advertising signs and billboards along a small area on one of San Francisco's major roadways. (KSLA.com, LA)
AP News in Brief Nov 4, 2009
At least four times in the last 2 1/2 years, Keith Bardwell says he refused to marry interracial couples while serving as a Louisiana justice of the peace. He said from his experience and discussions, he had concluded that blacks and whites do not readily accept offspring of such relationships, so the children end up suffering. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Mich. looks at worst-case 20 percent budget cuts Nov 4, 2009
In Iowa, where Gov. Chet Culver just ordered an across-the-board 10 percent cut for departments getting general fund money, or in Louisiana and Wyoming, where revenues are falling by double-digit amounts, the pain is just as real. But where other states have seen their revenues fall below expectations for the past year or two because of the latest recession, Michigan has never recovered from the spiral that began a decade ago. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Justice who refused interracial marriage resigns Nov 4, 2009
Keith Bardwell resigns in person at Louisiana secretary of state's office, official says ... They filed federal lawsuit; Louisiana governor called for Bardwell to resign ... (CNN) -- A Louisiana justice of the peace who drew criticism for refusing to marry an interracial couple has resigned, the secretary of state's office said Tuesday. (CNN -- US)
South Lee County Mailbag Nov 3, 2009
Oh, and don't forget the huge reporting mistake about the amount of money embezzled by the Rathke brothers, the founders of ACORN. It was first reported to be nearly $1 million, but the attorney general of Louisiana thinks that it might be closer to $5 million. Personally, we would much rather have a few mistakes made in the reporting of past and present abuses by those individuals and groups who are advising the president, including the 32 "Czars," than to have NO reporting of these instances... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Texans go to polls to decide 11 propositions Nov 3, 2009
Associated Press - November 3, 2009 4:15 AM ET. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Voters in Texas are deciding whether to place more restrictions on the government's use of eminent domain and whether to create a fund to establish more research universities. (KSLA.com, LA)
Ship forged with 9/11 steel sails into New York Nov 3, 2009
2 billion dollar USS New York, an ultra-modern vessel with a low radar profile, was built in Louisiana. Two other ships -- the Arlington and Somerset -- are being built in honor of the victims of the 9/11 attacks, incorporating materials from the Pentagon, which was struck by an airliner, and United Flight 93, which crashed into a field after being hijacked. (Yahoo! Asia News)
The Secret Answer, Again Nov 3, 2009
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Pelosi's Kamikazes? Nov 2, 2009
Our own John Gizzi picks the following 25 as the House seats Republicans can pick up next year: in Alabama, Bobby Bright and Parker Griffith; in Arizona, Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell; Connecticut Jim Himes; in Florida Alan Grayson and Ron Klein; in Georgia, Jim Marshall; in Idaho, Walt Minnick; in Illinois, Debbie Halvorsen; in Louisiana, Charlie Melancon (running for Senate); in Maryland, Frank Kratovil; in Michigan, Mark Schauer; in Missouri, Ike Skelton; in Mississippi, Travis Childers;... (Human Events Online)
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In a debate that broke along partisan lines, Democrats said that Scalia should have recused in a case involving then-Vice President Dick Cheney because he and Cheney were part of a group that went duck hunting in Louisiana while the case was pending. Nonprofits seeking records from Cheney's energy task force eventually lost, 7-2. (Law.com)
NAACP leader claims flier defamed him Nov 1, 2009
The suit alleges Housing Authority Director Wayne Thibodeaux made the flier using resources from his job and the political action committee he heads, the Louisiana Institute for Citizens Empowerment. Thibodeaux, who could not be reached for comment, has denied making the flier. (WWLTV.com, LA)
I predict: A conservative tide will rise in 2010 Oct 30, 2009
The Governor of Louisiana BobbyJindal seems to be the only person of substance the Republicans have to Offer. " Jerome R. Kinderman wrote on Oct 27, 2009 10:50 AM:" Finally Ivan Dixon, I would also suggest that those who you claim "...would come right back to life and kick his cowardly bass" are few and very far between. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Poll: Coloradans oppose card-check bill Oct 30, 2009
The chamber survey, which was done in six states (Virginia, Colorado, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania and Nebraska) where senators are undecided about EFCA, showed that 41 percent of Coloradans are aware of the legislation higher than the 30 percent national average, chamber external affairs manager Justin Heckes said. And of those familiar with the bill, 60 percent of the randomly selected statewide voters oppose it, the poll showed. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Oct 30, 2009
But Louisiana seems to want tighter controls ... She did a study in the 1990s of several towns in southern Louisiana that began to see growing numbers of Hispanic immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Obama energizes emerging leaders Oct 29, 2009
An emerging young voice in the Republican Party, the 25-year-old Arkansas native is director of communications for Louisiana Rep ... After entering the historically black college as a remedial reading student with a thick Louisiana accent, Mackie is today a successful businessman, author and lecturer ... He also chairs the Louisiana Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, a statewide commission formed to aid the development of policy to better the lives of black males and families. (CNN)
