State senator wants La. to reject health care overhaulA Louisiana lawmaker is attempting to nullify the congressional health care overhaul, if it passes. State Sen. A.G. Crowe, a Republican from Slidell, has proposed a bill that asserts states’ rights to refuse the federal mandates proposed in the congressional Democrats’ health care legislation …Read More
Police: Driver of stolen SUV asked cop for directionsSlidell Police investigators say a New Orleans man is in jail after using questionable judgment in finding his way back to the interstate. According to Captain Kevin Foltz, as a Slidell officer was in line at the drive-through of the McDonalds on Brownswitch road, a 2003 Ford Explorer pulled along side her …Read More
Vitter picks up Republican challenger
U.S. Sen. David Vitter has picked up a Republican challenger for his re-election bid, a first-time office-seeker who manages a garden center in Alexandria. Milton Gordon says Vitter, a Republican running for a second term, hasn’t been conservative enough, is out of touch with people and should have resigned after he was embroiled in a prostitution scandal …Read More
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