US Senator Bill Cassidy says his plan to repeal and replace Obamacare is the “only game left in town.” He says the idea is to let the states decide how they want to handle healthcare, because each has their own unique need…:
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He believes the measure would have bi-partisan support.

Members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation and the governor toured Denham Springs with HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson Monday, and praised him for efforts in cutting red tape during flood recovery. Carson says he is very impressed with the progress south Louisiana has made since last August…:
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He added there are still a lot of hurdles in the system that slows down the process.

The cost of making emergency repairs to the pumps and generators in New Orleans that are counted on to keep the city drained is $35 million, according to city figures cited by WWL-TV. That includes $15 million for a new generator and $7 million for more than two-dozen portable generators. According to the report, the board has an $85 million dollar “rainy day” account it can tab for these expenditures.

This week crews will begin installing cable barriers along I-49 in Caddo and Desoto parishes. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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