Louisiana’s Own Charlie Cook: I think there are gonna be six, seven, eight races that are just gonna be, awfully, awfully close and this is one of them.
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John Kennedy: Senator Landrieu makes the point that, that she knows how to work the system in Washington, but that's not the issue. The issue is whether the system in Washington is working for the people of Louisiana or the people of America, and it is not. I don't agree with Senator Obama on very much, but I believe in the message of reform.
From Mary Landrieu’s Campaign:
Sen. Landrieu spent last week picking up key support in her run for re-election because of her unrelenting work on behalf of the people of Louisiana. She is fighting to give our troops the resources they need to protect our nation and the quality of life they deserve, reduce the cost at the pump for people throughout the state and protect our fishing and shrimping industries.
In case you missed them, here are some interesting news items about Sen. Landrieu's work on behalf of the people of Louisiana:
Republicans, Independents and Democrats all continue to support Sen. Landrieu because she delivers time and again for the people of Louisiana. After she secured the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's endorsement for her re-election last week, the Republican Mayor of Crowley this weekend welcomed Sen. Landrieu to a campaign rally in Crowley to "thunderous applause."
Sen. Landrieu is fighting to reduce the price at the pump. According to the Times-Picayune, on Thursday she sent a letter to President Bush urging him to take action against countries that artificially raise the price of oil by refusing to produce more of it. Increased supply lowers costs for all Louisianians. Sen. Landrieu champions domestic energy production as the principal path towards energy independence, but believes we should not reward countries that arbitrarily cut production simply to take more money from American pocketbooks.
Louisiana's shrimpers and fishermen know that Sen. Landrieu fights for them. Last week she urged President Bush to place an embargo on processed shrimp from Thailand and Bangladesh to protect American consumers and Louisiana businesses. According to the Daily Comet in Thibodaux, local fishing families "have suffered because low-cost imports have upset the economic table for the ailing domestic-shrimp industry." Applauding Sen. Landrieu's effort, local fisherman Lance Nacio said, "Consumers need to be aware of where their shrimp is coming from."
Sen. Landrieu fights for those who fight for us. According to KALB-TV in Alexandria, our senior Senator on Tuesday "pressed Secretary of the Army Pete Geren on the dilapidated condition of the junior enlisted barracks at Fort Polk," and in response to an April 24 letter from Sens. Landrieu, Sen. David Vitter and Rep. Jim McCrery, "Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment Keith Eastin is traveling to Fort Polk today." Sen. Landrieu believes that we should take every effort to ensure a high quality of life for our men and women in uniform -- the individuals who put their lives on the line to protect us.
Coastal restoration is essential to adequate hurricane protection in the event of future storms. Sen. Landrieu yesterday announced a $5.3 million federal grant for "construction of a beach and marsh platform along Bay Joe Wise in Plaquemines Parish, La.," according to BayouBuzz.com. Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser applauded the grant, stating "We are extremely excited that some of these projects that have been planned for so many years are starting to materialize."
Please pass this along to your friends and family to keep them informed of all the great work Sen. Landrieu is doing on behalf of the people of Louisiana!
Jindal Picks:Press Releases
BATON ROUGE- Yesterday, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Crescent City Connection Oversight Authority (CCCOA).
The CCCOA serves to establish priorities of projects from remaining funds after all operation and maintenance expenses of the bridges and ferries under the authority of the Crescent City Connection Division of the Department of Transportation and Development have been paid.
According to statute, CCCOA is comprised of thirteen gubernatorial appointments which are subject to senate confirmation. The members represent nominations from each state senator’s districts including Senate Districts 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, and each state representative’s districts including House Districts 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 93, 102 and 105. The governor must appoint one person from each of the senate and house district’s nominees.
Appointments to the CrescentCity Connection Oversight Authority:
Reuben J. DeTiege II, of New Orleans, is the director of training and shared services at the Good Work Network and is a former executive director at Virtual Office Suites. DeTiege was nominated by Representative Girod Jackson representing House District 87.
Ray Davis, of Marrero, is a vice president at Merrill Lynch and is also a former vice president of Morgan Stanley. Davis was nominated by Representative Patrick Connick representing House District 84.
Glenn P. Orgeron, of New Orleans, is an attorney and partner at the office of Kean Miller and is a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Orgeron was nominated by Speaker Jim Tucker representing House District 86.
Rosalind Magee Peychaud, of New Orleans, is the executive director of the Neighborhood Development Foundation and is also a member of the City Planning Commission. Peychaud was nominated by Senator Cheryl Gray representing Senate District 5.
David Pavlovich, of Belle Chase, is the president and owner of Nairn Concrete, Inc. and is also the chair of the Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry. Pavlovich was nominated by Senator A.G. Crowe representing Senate District 1.
Chris Ullo, of Marrero,isa former member of the Louisiana State Senate representing the 8th District and is also a former member of the Coastal Restoration and Flood Control Committee. Ullo was nominated by Senator John Alario representing Senate District 8.
Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Board of Commissioners of Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District.
The Board of Commissioners of the Lake CharlesHarbor and Terminal District serves to regulate the commerce and traffic of the harbor and terminal district in such a manner that serves the public’s best interest.
According to statute, the board is comprised of seven gubernatorial appointments which are subject to senate confirmation. All members of the board must be selected from nominations from the Lake Charles area delegation. Mark T. Abraham, Kay Collins Barnett and C. Wade Shaddock, Jr. were selected from nominations jointly submitted by the Lake Charles area delegation.
Appointments to the Board of Commissioners of the Lake CharlesHarbor and Terminal District:
Mark T. Abraham, of Lake Charles, is a managing partner at Gulf Island Shrimp and is a member of the Wild American Shrimp Board.
Kay Collins Barnett, of Lake Charles, is the executive director of development at Christus St. Patrick Hospital and is the former owner of Kay Barnett Consulting L.L.C.
C. Wade Shaddock, Jr., of Lake Charles, is the director of the H.C. Drew Estate and is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association.
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