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MembersSenator Hollis entered politics in 1980 as a Jefferson Parish Councilman. Two years later, he ran for State Senate in District 9 serving Metairie and the state for the next 25 years until term limits forced him to leave office and return full-time to his insurance business.
When Bill Clinton was on the defensive, back in his first presidential run in 1992, the Democratic message was all over the map. At a time when the country was stuck with staggering economic woes, Louisiana’s own national political commentator James Carville stated the obvious: “It’s the Economy stupid!”
The Saints roughed up Brett Favre last January and the Vikings can look for similar treatment on Thursday night when they open the regular season at the Superdome. The Saints are favored by five points.
The majority of fans who witnessed the NFC Championship Game here last January remember the numerous hard (and sometimes late) hits the Saints put on Favre, who'll be 41 on Oct, 10.
New Orleans, La.--The Alliance For Good Government from St. Tammany, Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes have voted to endorse Republican David Vitter for U.S. Senate, Republican Steve Scalise for the 1st Congressional seat and Republican Kevin Davis, President of St. Tammany Parish for Lt. Governor.
Over the Labor Day weekend, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal hit the GOP campaign trail once again. This time, he helped raise money for Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
During the oil spill crisis, Jindal postponed his book tour and curtailed his political fundraising; however, now that the well has been plugged and the oil has stopped flowing, Jindal is back on the road.
Jindal has company on the GOP campaign trail, for his Chief of Staff Timmy Teepell is on leave from the administration assisting other GOP candidates in the fall elections. Both Jindal and Teepell are collecting political chits that can be cashed in prior to the 2012 Republican presidential race.
The Louisiana US Senate race showdown-- tonight in New Orleans.
The main feature: Republican incumbent David Vitter versus Democrat Louisiana Congressman, Charlie Melancon.
In effect, the Louisiana U.S. Senate race begins this evening as the Alliance For Good Government hosts its forum at Loyola University.
All of the candidates hope to get the Alliance For Good Government’s endorsement due to that organization’s clout in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany and St. Bernard Parishes and other adjacent parishes.
Update: ESPN contacted the Heisman Trust and that Bush report is false. No decision on Bush has been reached and trust won't meet again for a bout a month..11:03 am
The Heisman Trophy Trust is expected to strip the New Orleans Saints and former USC running back Reggie Bush of his 2005 Heisman Trophy and leave the award vacant, Yahoo Sports reported.
Two sources close to the trust said the organization is completing an investigation and will agree with the NCAA's finding that Bush accepted improper benefits while at USC and was ineligible during the 2005 season, according to the report.
Now more than ever, EAT LOUISIANA SEAFOOD!! It is delicious, healthy, and the best in the world. Test after test has shown conclusively that our seafood on the market is not tainted in any way by the oil spill or the dispersants used to break down the oil. The vast majority of Louisiana’s coastal waters have been reopened to recreational and commercial fishing. Take advantage of the replenished stocks of game fish by taking out a fishing charter out and catching your limit. When you go out to eat, make sure you let the restaurant know that you DEMAND Louisiana seafood! Our seafood industry is critical to our economy, and supporting it begins at home….
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