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22 May 13
The Times-Picayune: Mary Landrieu offers bill to delay increases in flood insurance premiums
As promised, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., introduced legislation Tuesday that would delay flood insurance premium increases authorized in 2012 legislation. The increases would be blocked until six months after the Federal Emergency Management Agency conducts an affordability study on the higher premiums. The study is mandated under the 2012 legislation.
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20 May 13
The Times-Picayune: Fight continues on multiple fronts to block large flood insurance hikes
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said Friday that she will introduce legislation soon to delay implementation of a 2012 flood insurance law that is leading to sharply higher premiums for policyholders. The new legislative effort comes one week after Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., blocked her proposal to add the legislation to a water resources bill, which passed the Senate on Wednesday.
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20 May 13
Times-Picayune: On the Hill: Two gunned down deputies remembered in D.C.
"Every day, our law enforcement officers bravely work for our safety and protection," said Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., who sponsored a Senate resolution recognizing the sacrifices of law enforcement offices. "This week, we honor the service of these courageous men and women, especially those who gave their all in Louisiana and across the country."
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22 May 13
Landrieu: I Stand with Louisiana’s Sugarcane Growers
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., led the successful effort against the Toomey-Shaheen amendment to the Farm Bill that would have devastated Louisiana's sugarcane growers and the domestic sugar industry. With the defeat of the amendment, the Senate Farm Bill will now continue the strong, no-cost U.S. sugar policy that supports 142,000 jobs and nearly $20 billion in economic activity a year across the nation. Sen. Landrieu took to the floor before and after the vote in support of this important policy.
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22 May 13
Landrieu Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Reform of U.S. Chemical Laws
"We need to find a balance between protecting public health and supporting our manufacturers - this bill strikes that needed balance," Sen. Landrieu said.
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21 May 13
Sen. Landrieu Introduces Flood Insurance Reform Legislation to Fix Biggert-Waters
"Flood insurance must be affordable, accessible and self-sustainable. Biggert-Waters only addressed self-sustainability at the cost of homeowners in Louisiana and across the country living around water. The SMART NFIP Act is a better way to achieve all three of these goals and will allow families and businesses to continue working and living securely around water," Sen. Landrieu said.
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21 May 13
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20 Sep 12
Consequences of Ryan budget for Louisiana
Rep. Paul Ryan's budget, which the House passed earlier this year, does not work for Louisiana. It is shortsighted and wrongheaded. Instead of investing in Louisiana's middle class families, it puts tax cuts for those making more than $1 million per year in income first.
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6 Sep 12
Sen. Landrieu's Hurricane Isaac recovery efforts
Before, during and after Hurricane Isaac, Sen. Landrieu has been working to ensure that local, state and federal agencies provide a coordinated, thorough response for Louisianians impacted by the storm.
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