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The Times-Picayune: Senate votes to retain sugar price support system (news)

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:41:00 +0000

Before the vote, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., told colleagues that the program, which sets a 22.9-cents-per-pound minimum price for sugar, protects some 142,000 jobs in 22 states, including 12,000 In Louisiana.

The Times-Picayune: Mary Landrieu offers bill to delay increases in flood insurance premiums (news)

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:10:00 +0000

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.

The Times-Picayune: Fight continues on multiple fronts to block large flood insurance hikes (news)

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:00 +0000

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.

Times-Picayune: On the Hill: Two gunned down deputies remembered in D.C. (news)

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:00 +0000

"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."

US & World News: The Tragedy of Children Left in Limbo (news)

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:00 +0000

The problem has come to the attention of some in Congress and they are getting ready to propose a way to deal with it. Sens. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., are preparing legislation, Children in Families First, to establish and fund an inter-governmental agency that is intended to get a handle on the problem. It will be modeled on what was done in the apparently successful effort under George W. Bush to finally get serious about combating international trafficking in women and children.

The Advocate: FEMA’s denial of Gustav cleanup funds reviewed (news)

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Inspector General's Office has agreed to hear complaints from Livingston Parish officials over the lack of Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for most of the Hurricane Gustav cleanup.

American Press: Fort Polk Progress honors Landrieu for advocacy efforts (news)

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Landrieu was honored by Fort Polk Progress on Monday in Leesville for her efforts to make the post a priority in Washington, D.C.

The Times-Picayune: EDITORIAL: Congress should make sure flood insurance is affordable (news)

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:02:00 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu filed an amendment Tuesday to the Water Resources Development Act that temporarily would halt the flood insurance premium increases Congress approved last year.

Roll Call: Landrieu Revamps Flood Insurance Amendment, Clearing Path for Water Bill (news)

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:20:00 +0000

Louisiana Democrat Mary L. Landrieu has revamped her amendment to freeze flood insurance rates for five years, removing the biggest obstacle to final Senate action this week on legislation to authorize federal projects for flood control, navigation and environmental restoration.

Daily World: Landrieu speaks to class via webcam (news)

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:31:00 +0000

To cap off a civics project involving U.S. government and how it functions, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., conversed with a fifth-grade class at J.S. Clark Leadership Academy Thursday morning.

The Advocate: Shelly Dick confirmed to U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge (news)

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:55:00 +0000

Baton Rouge will have a new federal judge after Shelly D. Dick finally received full U.S. Senate confirmation Thursday on a voice vote without any opposition.

Houma Courier: Amendment could delay flood insurance rate increases (news)

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu filed an amendment Tuesday that would prevent the Federal Emergency Management Agency from implementing drastic rate increases for the National Flood Insurance Program until the agency conducts an affordability study and allows time to act on the results.

The Advocate: LETTER: Medicaid expansion a good idea (news)

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:15:00 +0000

Expanding Medicaid is the right thing to do for our people and the smart thing to do for our economy.

The Times-Picayune: COLUMN: Louisiana and other coastal states deserve a fair share of oil revenues (news)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

It is unconscionable that certain states receive tens or hundreds of millions of dollars a year, while others receive pocket change. The federal government can continue spending billions of dollars to rebuild after disasters, or it can share revenues fairly with the communities that produce them, and give us the opportunity to protect ourselves. It is past time for a sensible revenue sharing policy in our country. It is time for the FAIR Act.

NOLA Defender: S&WB gets FEMA dollars for drains (news)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

"We learned important lessons after Hurricane Katrina, including the importance of investing in our infrastructure," Sen. Landrieu said. "Today's grants are for a basic service, but one that is critical for the public health and safety of our residents in New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish."

Washington Post: Va. family together after 5-year adoption delay (news)

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

"The Guatemalan government made no effort to identify the [adoption] cases in transition, and neither did the U.S. government," Landrieu said. "There is a very weak system on both sides and dramatic, drastic, harmful action taken."

AP: Local perspective informs Senate committee chair Landrieu’s efforts to help small business (news)

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

"You're talking, with all due respect, to a person who had a whole city go under water," said Mary Landrieu, the Louisiana Democrat who heads the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, as she refuted a charge that state and local officials aren't inclined to prepare for disasters because they expect financial help from the federal government.

The Advocate: Military charter school moves step closer to permanent home (news)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Landrieu spoke about replacing the city's failing school system over the past eight years with a new "extraordinary and excellent system," and the leadership of former Recovery School District superintendent Paul Vallas, who also attended the ground breaking.

The Times-Picayune: Three New Orleans black colleges will save cash from loan modifications (news)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

A measure, added by Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., to a 2012 spending bill, enabled the Education Department to modify the loans so that the schools can take advantage of the current low interest rates.

The Daily Comet: EDITORIAL: Make sure fish counts are right (news)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

U.S. Sens. Mary Landrieu, a Democrat, and David Vitter, a Republican, were among a handful of senators who requested the action, a sign that the bipartisan appeal is based on reason rather than politics.