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St. Bernard Parish ponders fate of 2,200 vacant lots it will own
Louisiana Land Trust properties will be turned over to the parish this year Within a few months, St. Bernard Parish will take possession of about 2,200 empty lots currently held by a land trust, and a...
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Fuel-efficient cars are a key response to high gas prices, President Barack...
He repeats his call to end oil and gas company tax breaks and government subsidies that average about $4 billion a year President Barack Obama says higher auto mileage standards set under his...
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Six Flags site's future topic of public meeting
The mayor's office said a potential developer for the site will give a presentation tonight City officials will hold a public meeting tonight to discuss plans for the possible redevelopment of the...
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William Jefferson case's Nigerian investigator looks at his country's energy...
Says the 'game is over' for those who don't follow the rules when it comes to Nigeria's oil and gas revenue WASHINGTON -- If there ever is a "William Jefferson the Movie," the actor playing Nuhu...
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Rep. Cameron Henry of Jefferson sets constituent meeting
State Rep. Cameron Henry, R-Jefferson, has scheduled a public meeting with constitutents Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Elmwood. The meeting will be held in the Jefferson Parish Council...
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Treme Community Center is getting new life
New swimming pool, gym floor, computer lab and music room all part of the renovation The Treme Community Center in New Orleans is getting a much-needed overhaul after it was badly damaged in Hurricane...
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Speculators blamed for higher gas prices by some in Congress
No members of Louisiana's delegation signed letter requesting swift action by Commodity Futures Trading Commission WASHINGTON -- With gas prices soaring, members of Congress are responding with a...
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St. Bernard Parish Council meets tonight to discuss $15 million bond and DMV...
The St. Bernard Parish Council meets 7 p.m. tonight , largely for money either owed to FEMA under National Flood Insurance Program penalties or for capital improvement projects that either went over...
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Former President Bill Clinton in New Orleans predicts cooperation in Washington
Says President Obama will win another four years; also holds forth on the mortgage crisis and fracking As voters in 10 states head to the polls Tuesday in primary elections that could bring clarity to...
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Mississippi legislators want to improve film industry incentives
'This bill would allow us to keep up our competition with neighboring states,' the chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee says Mississippi legislators are hoping to raise the caps on...
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Energy Secretary Chu on hot seat today over gas prices statement
Energy Secretary Steven Chu expected to come under sharp questioning today by House Republicans on soaring gas prices. WASHINGTON -- This might be a multiple aspirin day for Energy Secretary Steven...
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State Rep. Cameron Henry of Jefferson hosts public meeting today
In advance of the upcoming session of the Legislature, state Rep. Cameron Henry, R-Jefferson, plans a public meeting with constitutents today from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Elmwood. The meeting will...
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Donelon expected to discuss tax breaks for state income taxpayers today
BATON ROUGE -- Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has scheduled a news conference this morning to discuss possible tax deductions and rebates policyholders can take on their state income tax forms....
View ArticleHundreds without power in Hahnville and Taft in St. Charles Parish
Entergy is investigating a power outage in the Hahnville and Taft areas of St. Charles Parish that has left hundreds of customers without electricity. The power outage was reported about 30 minutes...
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Rep. Steve Scalise questions administration official's commitment to lowering...
Energy Secretary Steven Chu faces aggressive questioning from House Energy and Power Subcommittee Energy Secretary Steven Chu tried to convince skeptical Republicans Thursday that he and President...
View ArticleSt. John names Scontrino to Port of S. La. Commission
LaPlace real estate developer Joseph Scontrino III was appointed to the Port of South Louisiana's board of commissioners Thursday by the St. John the Baptist Parish Council. Scontrino, president and...
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Citizens board expected to discuss rate increase for policyholders at meeting...
BATON ROUGE -- The board of the state run property insurer of last resort meets today to discuss and possibly vote on a proposed 10.5 percent rate increase for policyholders. Officials of the...
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Electric 'smart meters' are topic of tea party meeting in Kenner
"Smart meters," designed to discourage electricity use during peak periods of power demand, will be the topic of the Greater New Orleans Tea Party's regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Kenner. It...
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St. Tammany-West Chamber of Commerce recognized for effectiveness
U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards five-star accreditation The St. Tammany-West Chamber of Commerce has been awarded five-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its sound policies,...
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Education, retirement highlight legislative session starting Monday
Lawmakers have filed more than 1,500 bills BATON ROUGE -- Lawmakers will convene Monday in the Capitol to begin a legislative session to consider what Gov. Bobby Jindal described Friday as "a very...
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