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Rating Agency: Landrieu's Odds of Winning Reelection A Toss-Up

Dennis Foley — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:02:53 +0000

Next year's Senate race is already gaining national interest as Senator Mary Landrieu's seat comes up for grabs. And now, a national rating agency has "downgraded" the Senator's chances of winning re-election.

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Congress Moving Closer to Online Sales Taxes

Dennis Foley — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:51:25 +0000

You might be paying more for your online purchases if Congress passes legislation aimed at equalizing online stores with brick-and-mortar shops.

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Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker Receives Poison Letter

Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:45:47 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says a letter containing ricin or another poison was sent to the office of Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi.

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Fleming Not Running For Senate, Backs Cassidy

Dennis Foley — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:09:08 +0000

Minden Congressman John Fleming has announced he is not running for Mary Landrieu's Senate seat.

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Is Congressman Fleming Running For Senate?

Dennis Foley — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:42:16 +0000

Is he, or isn't he? That is the question we asked Congressman John Fleming regarding Mary Landrieu's senate seat. His answer?

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Online Sales Tax Plus Jindal Plan Could Mean Perfect Storm [POLL]

Dennis Foley — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:39:36 +0000

There is talk about enacting laws requiring online shoppers to pay sales taxes to the state they live in. This would mean every online purchase you make, whether it is buying a coat from Maine-based L.L. Bean, a TV from Arkansas-based Walmart or buying from Pennsylvania-based IKEA USA, you will have to pay sales tax to your state of residence. So, if you live in Louisiana, you pay Louisiana. Live in Texas, you'd pay Texas.

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Louisiana's Tax Reform Debate, Possible Tax On Internet Shopping

Dennis Foley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:21:34 +0000

Senator Mary Landrieu has joined a coalition of other senators and representatives in calling for a collection of state sales taxes on internet shopping.

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Louisiana Officials React to State of the Union; Possible Minimum Wage Hike [POLL]

Dennis Foley — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:49:15 +0000

Reaction is pouring in from Louisiana lawmakers following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Governor Bobby Jindal says the president "doubled down on failed policies from the past, while outlining his shortsighted vision for the future."

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Louisiana State Representatives Disagree Over 'Fiscal Cliff' Legislation

Associated Press — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:36:18 +0000

Louisiana's delegation was divided as Congress agreed to a compromise to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff" of middle-class tax increases and spending cuts.

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U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu Issues Statement on Connecticut School Shooting

Justin Massoud — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:12:51 +0000

Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) released a statement about the tragic school shooting that took place on Friday in Newtown, Conn., calling it "incomprehensible."

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LA Senior US Senator Not Happy With USPS Recommendations

James Stanley — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:20:37 +0000

U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., is responding to the results of the Area Mail Processing Study from the United States Postal Service (USPS) that recommended downsizing New Orleans’ and Lafayette’s Postal Processing Facilities.

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Area Senators React to Passage of Tax Cut Extension

John Lee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:27:54 +0000

The U.S. Senate has passed a 60-day extension of Social Security payroll tax cuts and unemployment insurance.

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Landrieu Funding Priorities For Louisiana Pass Senate [Commentary]

James Stanley — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:53:31 +0000

The U.S. Senate today approved funding legislation that incorporates measures championed by United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

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Louisiana U.S. Senator Heads To The Border

James Stanley — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:38:30 +0000

Senator Mary Landrieu traveled to the United States’ southwest border last week to view immigration and efforts to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking. During her trip, U.S Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement briefed Sen. Landrieu and Sen. Dan Coats, who serves as the senior Republican member on her subcommittee.

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Senator To Visit Barksdale Today

emccarty — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:37:12 +0000

Senator Mary Landrieu is headed to town today. She will visit Barksdale Air Force Base. The visit has a two-fold purpose.

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LA's Senior U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu Speaks Out On Charter Schools [Op-Ed]

James Stanley — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:42:26 +0000

Celebrating Charter Schools
By Sen. Mary Landrieu

As a parent of two precious and delightful children, I know firsthand the value of a quality education to secure their future.

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