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Bollinger Shipyards wants federal suit heard in New Orleans
Justice Department accuses company of delivering unusable patrol boats Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport last week asked a federal judge to move the government's civil suit against the company from...
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Anti-Wall Street protests spread nationwide
Protests from Los Angeles to Portland, Maine, show anger over the wobbly economy and corporate greed NEW YORK -- Protests against Wall Street spread across the country Monday as demonstrators marched...
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Wetland Watchers Park improvements approved by St. Charles Parish Council
A $163,000 project will add roadway, parking, a canoe launch and other improvements to the park A $163,000 project to add roadway, parking, a canoe launch and other improvements to Wetland Watchers...
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Fraud auditing plan for New Orleans school construction is approved by panel
City Council still must OK plan to split duties between state, local inspector general The Governmental Affairs Committee of the New Orleans City Council approved a plan Monday that will split...
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Kenner built 4 sewer stations with key components vulnerable to flooding
Two can be easily fixed, Mayor Mike Yenni says, but two others require more work As critics had warned, Kenner built four sewage lift stations with electrical components too low to survive a major...
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Kenner firm Hartman Engineering sold to B.K. Sneed
Steve Hartman sold his engineering firm to Sneed in July, records show. Both are well involved in Jefferson Parish Politics. Hartman Engineering Inc., a politically connected Kenner firm that has...
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'Occupy New Orleans' march to begin at noon today
Protesters plan to set up 'encampment' at Duncan Plaza A group of protesters calling themselves "Occupy New Orleans" will march across the city today before setting up an "encampment" at Duncan Plaza...
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Louisiana asks EPA to reconsider rule change
Dispute federal model that shows state's power plants contribute to Houston's ozone problem The Louisiana Public Service Commission and the state Department of Environmental Quality are disputing a...
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St. Roch Market's path to revival begins with community meeting
City officials hope to complete the $6 million project before the end of 2012 More than four years after former Mayor Ray Nagin targeted the iconic St. Roch Market and the surrounding Bywater...
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'Occupy Wall Street' protest comes to New Orleans: Links and poll
A group of protesters calling themselves "Occupy New Orleans" will march across the city today before setting up an "encampment" at Duncan Plaza across from City Hall where some say they plan to live...
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President Obama calls jobs plan insurance against recession
'Our economy really needs a jolt right now' President Barack Obama, setting a tough new tone for his re-election campaign, challenged Republicans on Thursday to explain to the American people why they...
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About 400 marchers join 'Occupy New Orleans' protest
A sea of dissatisfaction swept through downtown New Orleans shortly after noon Thursday Watch video A sea of dissatisfaction swept through downtown New Orleans shortly after noon Thursday.Hundreds of...
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President Barack Obama defends Solyndra loan
He says the U.S. should continue to help renewable-energy manufacturers compete in the global market President Barack Obama said Thursday the U.S. must not surrender development of clean energy to...
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Grand Palace Hotel to be demolished Nov. 20 to make room for University...
The hotel on the corner of Canal Street and South Claiborne Avenue never reopened after Hurricane Katrina The Louisiana state facilities office has set Nov. 20 for the implosion of the long-shuttered...
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EPA rollback of air pollution restrictions proposed
Louisiana is one of the states that would get more leeway The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed easing new pollution restrictions that angered several states and infuriated GOP...
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State investigates reports that some contractors were favored in Road Home...
Algiers homeowner thought solicitor was working for the state Like so many other Road Home grant recipients who must raise their homes to comply with state rules, Joann Frazier of New Orleans was at...
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State agriculture commissioner faces 2 challengers who want to diversify...
Growing poppy crops on Angola prison grounds is one proposal The long-shot Democratic candidate for Louisiana agriculture commissioner is generating buzz in what has been a ho-hum race with a...
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Millionaire surcharge is worth a look, Louisiana congressional Democrats say
Republican Rep. Steve Scalise wants any tax increase for wealthy to be voluntary Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu and Rep. Cedric Richmond say a 5 percent surcharge on millionaires is worth considering...
View ArticleRep. Bill Cassidy hires health insurance lobbyist to join his staff
He has been leading GOP opposition to President Barack Obama's health overhaul legislation Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, has a new aide to advise him on health issues: Courtney Austin, who worked...
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Buddy Roemer bucks the field on 'Occupy Wall Street' protest views
'Money in politics has created institutional corruption,' he says The Republican presidential field has had a mixed reaction to the Occupy Wall Street protests. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney...
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