Louisiana: Mitch Landrieu, Vitter, Hanks, HBO, New Orleans Politics, Obama Health Care

by Sherry Patterson
Tuesday March 2 @ 7:45 am

Mitch Landrieu will announce details regarding his economic development transition team today at a press conference. Landrieu has introduced his transition heads and last week the incoming mayor introduced the law enforcement task force heads and committee.
Obama looks to undecided Dems for health backing

A small number of House Democrats who opposed health overhaul legislation on the first go-round may be President Barack Obama's most important constituency when he unveils a revised proposal on Wednesday.

Jon Johnson endorsed by Cynthia Willard-Lewis for District E council seat

City Councilwoman Cynthia Willard-Lewis' elected political career may be on the skids, but in the battle to replace her on the council, her support apparently is still a prize worth fighting over.

Senate gridlock triggers 21 percent cut in Medicare fees to doctors

If lawmakers move quickly, there will be no reduction in reimbursement

Louisiana prisons seek ways to reduce recidivism

One of the biggest problems is that more than four out every 10 prisoners released each year are back in prison within five years, Public Safety and Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc tells the Senate Finance Committee.

Audit: Misappropriation By Orleans Parish Deputy
Porn star considers challenging Louisiana Sen. David Vitter

Jindal assures delegation closing LSU-Monroe isn't part of plan

Gov. Bobby Jindal told northeastern Louisiana legislators that LSU Health Sciences Center-Monroe, formerly E.A. Conway Hospital, won't be targeted for closure by his administration.

Aid pours in to earthquake-stricken Chile

CONCEPCION, Chile — Rescuers found signs of life in the wreckage of a 15-story building Monday as the world offered aid to victims of an earthquake that killed more than 700 people. Looters roamed the streets even after troops and police arrested dozens of people for violating a curfew.

Miss. Congressmen Face 2010 Challenges

Two Republicans have registered to challenge Mississippi Gulf Coast U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor in this year's congressional election.

106-92 Spurs Win Over Hornets

Mon Mar 1, 11:28 pm ET

George Hill scored 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their second straight, 106-92 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night

Hanks To Attend HBO Miniseries Screening In New Orleans

The National World War II Museum is rolling out the red carpet for actor Tom Hanks and the stars of a new HBO miniseries, "The Pacific."

Vitter Files Bill To Stop Updating Flood Maps

U.S. Sen. David Vitter wants to stop the Federal Emergency Management Agency from updating flood maps around communities working to fix levees found to be deficient.

Officials counting-health reform votes

Nine House Democrats indicated in an Associated Press survey Monday they have not ruled out switching their "no" votes to "yes" on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, brightening the party's hopes in the face of unyielding Republican opposition.

Louisiana Supreme Court To Hear Vermilion Election Case Tomorrow

Tomorrow, the Louisiana Supreme Court will hear the appeal on a decision regarding E.J. Broussard's candidacy for the District B seat on the Abbeville City Council. In 2005, Broussard was convicted of aiding and abbedding illegal gambling. This will be the third attempt by his opponent, Francis Touchet, to disqualify his opponent. The election is set for March 27th.

Police promotions on council agenda

Promotion of three Minden Police Officers tops the agenda for today’s meeting of the Minden City Council. Minden Police Chief T.C. Bloxom, Jr. has requested approval for officers James Barnes, Matthew Barnette and Tokia Whiting to be promoted to Officer First Class.

Budget cuts become reality

Blame the state's higher education budget cuts. A speech-language pathology major, Walker has been forced to take an extra semester, graduating in December, because of the reduced availability of required classes.