Topic: Mary Landrieu

AP News | 218 days ago
ACORN foe: Phone scheme was attempt to 'investigate' senator's handling of health care calls

A conservative activist accused of trying to tamper with Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu's phones said he and three others charged in the incident wanted to investigate complaints that constituents calling her office couldn't get through. "On reflection, I could have used a different ...

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AP News | 227 days ago
Mass. GOP upset victory means more doubt for La. Medicaid money but Landrieu holds on to hope

Sen. Mary Landrieu defended the Senate's version of health care overhaul legislation — and language in it that provides up to $365 million in Medicaid money for Louisiana — as she discussed what her fellow Democrats should do after losing a crucial ...

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AP Features | 257 days ago

Here's a look at some of the concessions lawmakers and interest groups won in the latest version of the Senate's health care overhaul bill: ___ LAWMAKERS: SEN. BEN NELSON, D-NEB., who provided the critical 60th vote that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid needed, received numerous benefits for Nebraska, along with tighter curbs on abortion. Among the Nebraska-specific provisions ...

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AP Features | 289 days ago

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at the same time he is trying to persuade that state's wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal vote for the overhaul legislation. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is among a handful of senators who have not said what ...

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Controversial St. Bernard apartment complexes still not built

Times-Picayune, New Orleans | 10 hours ago

The federal court battle over fair housing in St. Bernard Parish dragged on for months last year, with parish government officials found in...

Senator wants to see Smart Growth

Times-Picayune, New Orleans | yesterday

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., recently discussed her love of planning and her desire to see St. Tammany Parish become more centralized and move...

2010 Women of the Year honorees announced

New Orleans CityBusiness | 2 days ago

CityBusiness has announced its 2010 Women of the Year, recognizing 50 women who have helped move the region forward with energy, innovative ideas...

Landrieu to White House: Lift drilling moratorium ASAP

The Hill | 7 days ago

Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) implored the Obama administration Sunday to lift the offshore drilling moratorium, saying it was excessive and hurting...

USTelecom spent $1.57M lobbying in second quarter

AP News | 15 days ago

USTelecom spent $1.57 million in second quarter to lobby gov't on taxes, broadband and moreThe United States Telecom Association, which represents phone companies, spent $1.57 million in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on phone bill tax

Court rules against government, again, in small business parity

Government Executive | 20 days ago

For the second time this year, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has ruled that companies operating in Historically Underutilized Business Zones...

Gulf Coast states push for offshore oil revenues

Reuters US Online Report Domestic News | 32 days ago

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Reuters) - BP massive oil spill has given Gulf Coast lawmakers leverage to push for a larger share of the billions of dollars in royalties that oil companies pay to drill in U.S. waters.As a part of 2006 energy legislation, lawmake

US imposes new freeze on deepwater drilling

AFP Global Edition | 54 days ago

The US government issued a new moratorium on deepwater drilling Monday until November 30 to ensure oil companies implement safety measures following the Gulf of Mexico disaster."More than 80 days into the BP oil spill, a pause on deepwater drilling is ess

Gulf Coast oil spill tax relief measure

Don't Mess With Taxes | 63 days ago

Law would offer government PCs to small businesses

NetworkWorld | 76 days ago

Two U.S. senators on Monday introduced a bill to help small businesses that want access to broadband services and new technologies.. . Key items in ...

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