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Browsing entries categorized as U.S. Congress
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WASHINGTON BEAT. U.S. Senate campaign's underground war
COMMENTARY. U.S. Rep. Charles “Charlie” Melancon, a Napoleonville Democrat, is getting help in his fight to unseat U.S. Sen. David Vitter from the Louisiana Democratic Party and the national Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Vitter has been more direct in criticizing Melancon, putting his name on much of the campaign shots he’s firing. But Vitter also has gotten help from the Louisiana Republican Party. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Campaigns, U.S. Congress
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Landrieu to support Senate health care bill debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana announced Saturday morning that she would vote “yes” on a crucial vote involving the U.S. Senate’s health care bill. Democrats expect to win expected vote on Saturday night. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Healthcare, U.S. Congress
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Confrontation not political, woman claims
A Baton Rouge rape survivor whose videotaped confrontation with U.S. Sen. David Vitter is circulating around the Internet said Tuesday that the incident was not politically motivated. The incident is posted on YouTube and has had more than 100,000 viewers as of Tuesday evening. The YouTube video is available http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6YZ1wP1978 Read more…Posted in: Politics, Campaigns, U.S. Congress
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Environmentalists ask Vitter to release hold
The Louisiana Environmental Action Network is urging members to contact U.S. Sen. David Vitter and ask him to release his hold on the nomination of an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency assistant administrator. The Louisiana Republican is blocking the confirmation of Paul Anastas to be the EPA’s leader of its Office of Research and Development. Vitter wants the National Academy of Sciences to do a study on formaldehyde. Read more…Posted in: Politics, U.S. Congress
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Revamp finds industry backing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is calling for the revamping of a 33-year-old toxic chemical law that is expected to have a profound impact on Louisiana’s chemical industry and the communities that surround their plants. The call is being welcomed by both Louisiana community activists and chemical companies alike who say changes are long overdue. Louisiana ranks second in the nation behind only Texas in chemical production. Read more…Posted in: Politics, U.S. Congress
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Fight is on for Melancon's seat
Now that Democratic U.S. Rep. Charles “Charlie” Melancon is running for the U.S. Senate, the political scrum among possible candidates for his open U.S. House race has attracted national attention. Melancon’s open seat is expected to attract up to a dozen candidates who will zero in on capturing the only Democratic seat in the state’s U.S. House congressional delegation. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Campaigns, U.S. Congress
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WASHINGTON BEAT. Sex scandal at Jefferson probe
OPINION. As if the corruption trial of former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson was not interesting enough, the FBI has now become ensconced in a sex scandal. The federal court recently released a sealed document that stated that the agency’s chief informant engaged in sex during the Jefferson investigation with an FBI agent who had the duty of chauffeuring her around Read more…Posted in: Politics, U.S. Congress
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Melancon run will be tough
Political pundit Elliott Stonecipher said Vitter is running against Democratic President Barack Obama and is trying to tie now-congressman Melancon to president who is thought to be unpopular with many Louisiana voters.
“Melancon’s hope is based really on unemployment coming down and the economy doing better,” Stonecipher told the Press Club of Baton Rouge. “Charlie Melancon is not in charge of his own destiny.”
Posted in: Politics, Campaigns, U.S. Congress
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Melancon’s fishing plans
Democratic U.S. Rep. Charles “Charlie” Melancon of Napoleonville is pushing an idea for the troubled bridge over fishing waters.
A recent fire destroyed Grand Isle’s historic wooden bridge over Caminada Pass, which was used as a fishing pier. Melancon sent a letter to state and federal transportation and fisheries officials urging them to convert an existing cement bridge into a new fishing pier.
Current plans call for removing the cement bridge once construction is complete on the island’s new access bridge.
“Cars going into Grand Isle all have fishing rods,” Melancon said in a statement. “Recreational fishing is Grand Isle’s lifeblood.”
Posted in: Politics, U.S. Congress
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Congressmen remember Fletcher
The two congressional delegation members from north Louisiana marked the passing last week of Louisiana Republican political advisor Lee Fletcher of Monroe.
Fletcher died Wednesday at 43 after a long battle with cancer. He served as the chief of staff for former Republican U.S. Rep. John Cooksey of Monroe and current Republican U.S. Rep. John Fleming of Minden.
Fletcher lost his own 2002 congressional bid to then-Democratic U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander of Quitman. Alexander, now a Republican, praised his former foe.
“Lee had one of the best political minds and passion for government on every level,” Alexander said in a statement. “The legacy Lee leaves behind is one of dedication to the work he loved and compassion to make our state better.”
Fleming gave Fletcher credit for his election win last year.
“I lost a friend and trusted advisor,” Fleming said in a statement. “He worked with men and women he believed would make a difference in this world and it was because of him that I have the privilege of serving in the United States House of Representatives.”
Posted in: Politics, LSU, Southern and BRCC, U.S. Congress
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