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  • MARY LANDRIEU: LOUISIANAÂ’S BIONIC WOMAN

    November 27, 2009….Is Senator Mary Landrieu Louisiana’s $300 million woman? In exchange for her cloture vote to move the healthcare bill forward, Landrieu secured big money for the state’s Medicaid program. According to Landrieu, the state needed the “fix” and “she was not going to be defensive about it.” Read [...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2009, 7:48am EST

  • HOW NOW LONE CAO?

    I admire U.S. Congressman Joseph Cao (R-New Orleans) and have enjoyed interviewing him on my TV and radio shows. He is cordial, intelligent and an extremely hard worker. He has a great personal story of persistence, survival and triumph in the face of tremendous obstacles. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/HOW-NOW-LONE-CAO?/) [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 8:33pm EST

  • BUFFOON BLAKELY SHOULD APOLOGIZE TO NEW ORLEANS

    November 6, 2009….Former New Orleans Recovery Director Ed Blakely has done it again. He has made condescending, racist and inflammatory comments that are harmful to the City of New Orleans. In a TV interview Blakely said that New Orleans residents are “racists” and that white people sense “blood in the water” post-Katrina and are working [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 4:45pm EST

  • GOVERNOR DAVE TREEN: A RARE POLITICIAN

    October 30, 2009Â…Having covered Louisiana politics for many years, I have met countless politicians in our state. Sadly, many of them are known liars, completely dishonorable, egotistical and just plain selfish. Governor Dave Treen was a different type of politician. He was a true gentleman, a person of strong conviction who was willing to extend [...]
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 2:20pm EDT

  • RAY NAGINÂ’S CUBAN LOVE AFFAIR

    On Thursday, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and his entourage returned from their six day trip to communist Cuba. The supposed purpose of the visit was for the Mayor to investigate CubaÂ’s hurricane preparedness programs and to bolster trade ties with the poor country. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/RAY-NAGIN%92S-CUBAN-LOVE-AFFAIR/) [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2009, 4:27pm EDT

  • PRESIDENTIAL PEP RALLY

    While George W. Bush has been criticized for his administrationÂ’s initial response to Katrina, he did visit the region more than a dozen times in the years following the hurricane. Yesterday, his successor, President Barack Obama, made his first visit to New Orleans since February of 2008. He crammed in a three hour visit [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 2:26pm EDT

  • IMPORTANT! SIGN THE PETITION!

    The Louisiana Campaign for Responsible Health Reform needs your help to encourage healthcare reform. Together, we successfully stopped a government take over of our health care system, but there is critical work to be done in monitoring Congress. Make sure they do the right thing! Go to www.responsiblehealthreform.com (http://www.responsiblehealthreform.com/) and sign the online petition to [...]
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    Posted: September 17, 2009, 8:51am EDT

  • RON PAUL: THE ROCK STAR OF THE NEW REVOLUTION

    If a presidential election were held last night on the campus of Loyola University New Orleans, the winner would not have been the 48 year old occupant of the White House, but a spry 74 year old physician from Texas. U.S. Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) enthralled a huge crowd of supporters and students [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 9:59am EDT

  • VITTER ON THE ATTACK

    While Vitter is holding a series of town hall meetings across the Louisiana, Melancon is deciding whether to challenge the incumbent Senator. If he runs, Melancon will have to deal with the relatively low approval rating for the Democratic PartyÂ’s top official, President Barack Obama, in Louisiana. Undoubtedly, he will find as many issues as [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 3:09pm EDT

  • TOWN HALL HEADACHES

    Usually during a congressional recess, members of Congress hold town hall meetings to hear concerns from their constituents. The meetings are staid affairs with only a few participants. Such is not the case this year, as many of the town hall meetings have been explosive. In states such as Missouri and Pennsylvania, angry constituents have expressed [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 3:08pm EDT

  • CHEERS FOR CANNIZZARO

    Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro deserves tremendous credit for telling the truth at a recent forum. At a crime forum at Elmwood on Wednesday night, Cannizzaro said that “I also wish I could tell you sort of embarrassingly so, that in Orleans Parish, I had a Police Department that I could point to [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 3:06pm EDT

  • GEORGE ORWELL OBAMA

    August 14, 2009Â…It is August of 2009, but it might as well be George OrwellÂ’s 1984. The authorÂ’s nightmare vision of an oppressive government is coming true in Barack ObamaÂ’s America . The latest example is the administrationÂ’s blatant assault on free speech. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/GEORGE-ORWELL-OBAMA/) [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 3:04pm EDT

  • NEW ORLEANS POLICE CHIEF RILEY EYES CITY HALL

    July 31, 2009 Â…This week, a source within the New Orleans Police Department confided to me that Police Chief Warren Riley will resign his post within the next few weeks and begin a campaign for Mayor of the city. Qualifying for candidates is in early December and the election is in early February 2010, [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 2:32pm EDT

  • VACANCY IN ST. TAMMANY?

    Rumors are flying around the Northshore that St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis will resign his post to take a new regional emergency management position with the State of Louisiana. With his expert handling of Katrina related problems and recovery issues, Davis would be a natural fit for such a position. While Davis said he [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 2:29pm EDT

  • MAYORÂ’S RACE MYSTERY

    With only a few months before qualifying, there are still many questions about who will be running for Mayor of New Orleans. Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu opened up the field by announcing he would not enter the race. According to all of the initial polls, Landrieu was the clear frontrunner in the campaign. At [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 2:26pm EDT

  • EDDIE BILLBOARDS

    In the past few months, very prominent “Eddie” billboards have also been appearing across New Orleans. The signs refer to former New Orleans Councilman-at-large Eddie Sapir and imply that he will be making a big political announcement. Although Mr. Sapir has nothing to do with the signs, they do indicate that he has enthusiastic [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 2:24pm EDT

  • CARTER PETERSON VERSUS JINDAL AGAIN

    In the legislative session, State Representative Karen Carter Peterson (D-New Orleans) was a very high profile supporter of a new tobacco tax that would be dedicated to replacing some of the budget cuts to higher education and healthcare. Governor Jindal opposed her on that issue and was successful in defeating her measure in the [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 2:23pm EDT

  • VITTER SHOWING WEAKNESS

    In a potential match-up for the 2010 U.S. Senate, incumbent David Vitter leads U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (D-Napoleonville) by a 44-32% margin, according to a new survey by Public Policy Polling. Unfortunately for Vitter, his support is quite weak, as 47% of the voters said it was time for someone else to be elected [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 2:21pm EDT

  • ONLY IN AMERICA: A COMMUNIST CZAR

    In imperial Russia, czars ruled the country and had complete power. They were imperial monarchs who were eventually overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the communist revolution. In Russia, the communists succeeded the czars and ruled with an iron first for 74 years. The brutal communist system, which featured gulags and mass murder eventually collapsed under [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2009, 2:08pm EDT

  • SANFORD AFFAIR MAY BOOST JINDALÂ’S PRESIDENTIAL STOCK

    With his admission of an affair with a reporter from Argentina, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford became the latest in a growing list of GOP lawmakers who have confessed to infidelity. His acknowledgment of the long distance relationship cast the Governor in a negative light and not surprisingly there have been increasing calls for his [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 5:11pm EDT

  • ONCE AGAIN VITTER ASSOCIATED WITH GOP ADULTERER

    One politician who is certainly not happy with the Sanford scandal is U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-LA). The story once again puts a spotlight on the Republican elected officials who have admitted to involvement in sex scandals. Vitter only confessed to a serious sin and never divulged the details of his relationship with the D.C. [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 5:09pm EDT

  • BUENOS AIRES BOOTY CALL

    June 26, 2009...This week, another pro-family, religious right Republican leader fell from grace. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford admitted an affair with a woman in Argentina. In his news conference, he apologized to his family, his constituents, and his staff and to “people of faith.” Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/BUENOS-AIRES-BOOTY-CALL/) [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 10:28am EDT

  • FORE! HERE COMES ANOTHER ERRANT SHOT OF SPENDING

    This year, Louisiana state government is in the midst of a severe budget crunch. Even if the Rainy Day Fund is tapped, the Jindal administration will be making cuts to higher education and health care to balance the budget. The problem is that our revenue is down because of the national economic recession and [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 8:43am EDT

  • FIELKOW SAYS NO TO SENATE RACE

    For the past several weeks, prominent Democrats have been urging New Orleans Councilman-at-large Arnie Fielkow to consider a race for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Democrats have been frantically looking for a candidate to challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Senator David Vitter next year. Top Democrats believe that Vitter is vulnerable after it was revealed that [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 8:34am EDT

  • TAKING ANOTHER LOOK

    U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (D-Napoleonville) is taking a fresh look at the U.S. Senate race in 2010. Previously, he expressed reservations about entering the contest, but things have changed in the last few weeks. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/TAKING-ANOTHER-LOOK/) [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 8:32am EDT

  • A STORM IS COMING

    Of all the potential challengers to David Vitter, no one is more of an unusual candidate than adult film actress Stormy Daniels. She is preparing for the second leg of her “listening tour” of Louisiana. Several weeks ago, she addressed members of the press and met with the public at stops in Baton [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 8:30am EDT

  • Tea Party

    Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/Tea-Party/) [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 7:31am EDT

  • CHINA: PLEASE KEEP NAGIN IN QUARANTINE FOR 11 MONTHS

    After having infected the people of New Orleans for the past seven years with the Nagin Flu, it is quite ironic that the Mayor of New Orleans may have been exposed to the Swine Flu on a flight to China. A passenger seated near Mayor Nagin exhibited symptoms of the Swine Flu and now [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 3:12pm EDT

  • NAGIN SAYS GOODBYE AND ANNOUNCES ANOTHER BIG IDEA

    Last night was the last major address by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. It was his annual “State of the City” speech and it was quite a spectacle with Gospel choirs, multi-media presentations, movie actors, a lavish spread of refreshments, and giveaways for all of the guests who attended. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/NAGIN-SAYS-GOODBYE-AND-ANNOUNCES-ANOTHER-BIG-IDEA/) [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 7:48am EDT

  • LANDRIEU HAS OPTIONS

    A poll conducted by the Democracy Project and Tulane University showed that Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu has a strong 70% approval rating in New Orleans. Landrieu has lost two previous New Orleans mayoral campaigns, and was defeated by Ray Nagin in the 2006 runoff election. According to consultant James Carville, who contributed to the poll, [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 7:46am EDT

  • SENATE RACE DRAWING INTEREST

    May 22, 2009 …With U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-LA) facing re-election next year, potential opponents are starting to seriously consider the race. Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is working to find a viable Democratic candidate to oppose Vitter. She said that “there are three people” who are eyeing a challenge to Vitter. Former U.S. [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 7:45am EDT

  • MISSION: DESTROY STACY HEAD

    What is it about New Orleans Councilwoman Stacy Head that infuriates so many “activists” in New Orleans? Is it her insistence on accurate information and her intolerance for bureaucratic incompetence? Or is it her direct, no nonsense manner and confrontations with New Orleans Sanitation Director Veronica White? Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/MISSION%3A-DESTROY-STACY-HEAD/) [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2009, 4:27pm EDT

  • My Interview with Peter Marshall of the BBC

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/8026777.stm [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 8:38am EDT

  • 100 DAYS OF OBAMA LIBERALISM

    April 30, 2009Â…The most liberal U.S. Senator has now transformed into the most liberal President in United States history. It has been an amazing ride in the first 100 days of the Obama administration. President Barack Obama is pursuing a radical agenda with incredible speed, keeping his opponents off-guard. Read [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 3:05pm EDT

  • TIME TO PUT A STOP TO RED LIGHT CAMERAS

    April 17, 2009Â…Congratulations to State Representatives Cedric Richmond (D-New Orleans) and Jeff Arnold (D-New Orleans) for sponsoring House Bill 480, which, if enacted, will prevent cities and parishes from using cameras to issue tickets for red light and speeding violations. Over the last year, Jefferson Parish has issued 144,000 tickets, while in Orleans Parish, 61,000 tickets [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 10:35am EDT

  • It is time to tell Washington D.C. ENOUGH!

    Friends, It is time to tell Washington D.C. ENOUGH! Join your fellow Louisiana taxpayers on April 15 from 5-7 p.m. for a grassroots protest rally! We will gather at the Reagan Memorial located at the Covington Trailhead, corner of North New Hampshire and East Lockwood Streets in downtown Covington. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/It-is-time-to-tell-Washington-D.C.-ENOUGH!/) [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2009, 9:19am EDT

  • THE MISUNDERSTOOD MAYOR OF NEW ORLEANS

     Well, he did it again. It seemsthat every time New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin opens his mouth, he createscontroversy.   The latest episode occurred in aninterview on WGSO 990 AM with host Irvin Mayfield. In the hour long interview,Nagin blasted the local media for exacerbating racial tensions and completelyagreed with [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2009, 2:42pm EDT

  • big test

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    Posted: April 02, 2009, 7:18pm EDT

  • TAX AND SPEND LOUISIANA DEMOCRATS UP TO OLD TRICKS

    March 30, 2009Â…When Governor Jindal took office in January of 2008, the State of Louisiana was enjoying a budget surplus of $1 billion. This allowed legislators to establish a school voucher program, cut taxes and spend millions on highways and medical research. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Political-News-and-Updates/TAX-AND-SPEND-LOUISIANA-DEMOCRATS-UP-TO-OLD-TRICKS/) [...]
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    Posted: April 02, 2009, 1:38pm EDT

  • TAX AND SPEND LOUISIANA DEMOCRATS UP TO OLD TRICKS

    By Jeff CrouereMarch 30, 2009Â…When Governor Jindal took office in January of 2008, the State of Louisiana was enjoying a budget surplus of $1 billion. This allowed legislators to establish a school voucher program, cut taxes and spend millions on highways and medical research. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Latest-News/TAX-AND-SPEND-LOUISIANA-DEMOCRATS-UP-TO-OLD-TRICKS/) [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2009, 9:13am EDT

  • COKIE ROBERTS UNFAIRLY DISPARAGES LOCAL MEDIA

    March 20, 2009…Politicalcolumnist and television commentator Cokie Roberts made some inappropriate andunfortunate remarks last week to the Radio-Television News Directors Foundationin Washington D.C. Roberts blamed local broadcasters for working to “splitpeople apart.” Somehow, Roberts believes that the local media is exacerbatingracial tensions and that “totally crazy people are screaming on [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 12:02pm EDT

  • MARDI GRAS MADNESS IN NEW ORLEANS

    On Mardi Gras, there was much to celebrate in New Orleans.The weather was perfect, the crowds were awesome, and millions of dollars werepumped in to the local economy. Yet, as much as local officials try to put apositive spin on Mardi Gras 2009, it is hard to ignore the fact [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2009, 10:23am EST

  • Obama Obsessed Media Shows the Love

    I hate to be the spoiler of the love fest gripping our nation, but some aspects of the media coverage of President Barack ObamaÂ’s inauguration was quite troubling. Of course, this is an historic event as the nation's first African American became President. It is a significant milestone for this country that should be [...]
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    Posted: January 29, 2009, 5:07pm EST

  • Obama Obsessed Media Shows the Love

    I hate to be the spoiler of the love fest gripping our nation, but some aspects of the media coverage of President Barack ObamaÂ’s inauguration was quite troubling. Of course, this is an historic event as the nation's first African American became President. It is a significant milestone for this country that should be [...]
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    Posted: January 29, 2009, 5:07pm EST

  • THE BUSH PRESIDENCY: GONE WITH THE WIND OF KATRINA

    Prior to Katrina, George W. Bush was a relevant President, with decent approval ratings, a Republican majority in Congress and at least a limited legislative agenda. Post-Katrina, Bush was a failed President, unpopular with the voters, incapable of passing legislation in a Congress controlled by the opposition party. After the incompetent response to Katrina and [...]
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    Posted: January 20, 2009, 10:33am EST

  • THE BUSH PRESIDENCY: GONE WITH THE WIND OF KATRINA

    Prior to Katrina, George W. Bush was a relevant President, with decent approval ratings, a Republican majority in Congress and at least a limited legislative agenda. Post-Katrina, Bush was a failed President, unpopular with the voters, incapable of passing legislation in a Congress controlled by the opposition party. After the incompetent response to Katrina and [...]
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    Posted: January 20, 2009, 10:33am EST

  • Orleans Traffic Court Race Gets Started

    In the span of two days this week, two candidates for Orleans Parish Traffic Court announced their candidacy. Lawyers Mark Shea and Joe Landry, both Lakeview residents, jumped in to the race to succeed Judge Paul Bonin, who vacated the position after being elected to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal. Shea is a [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 4:32pm EST

  • Orleans Traffic Court Race Gets Started

    In the span of two days this week, two candidates for Orleans Parish Traffic Court announced their candidacy. Lawyers Mark Shea and Joe Landry, both Lakeview residents, jumped in to the race to succeed Judge Paul Bonin, who vacated the position after being elected to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeal. Shea is a [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 4:32pm EST

  • New Congressman Receives National Attention

    On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Joseph Cao (R-New Orleans) was officially sworn in as a new member of the 111th Congress. Cao has been quite the national celebrity since his upset defeat of 18-year congressional incumbent Bill Jefferson. He has made history as the first Vietnamese American elected to Congress. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/The-News/Political-News-and-Updates/New-Congressman-Receives-National-Attention/) [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 4:32pm EST

  • New Congressman Receives National Attention

    On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Joseph Cao (R-New Orleans) was officially sworn in as a new member of the 111th Congress. Cao has been quite the national celebrity since his upset defeat of 18-year congressional incumbent Bill Jefferson. He has made history as the first Vietnamese American elected to Congress. Read more... (http://ringsidepolitics.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=306&Itemid=149) [...]
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    Posted: January 14, 2009, 4:32pm EST
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