An agreement between the United States and Iran over their nuclear program will likely lead to another downturn in oil prices. David Dismukes, LSU Center for Energy Studies Executive Director, says motorists will notice a big drop at the gas pump..:
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He says a nuclear deal will result in Iran putting billions of barrels of its oil on the market.

Public elementary students could be taught gun safety when school starts in fall under a bill passed in the last session and signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal. Erath Representative Blake Miguez sponsored the measure and he says the purpose is to reduce accidental gun deaths in Louisiana…:
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He says the material essentially gives children who might not have any firearm knowledge learn that they should never touch or play with weapons.

The National Journal reports that Republican US Representative Charles Boustany has told donors he will run for US Senate next year, if Senator David Vitter is elected governor this year. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says if that happens, Vitter will appoint a person to complete his term and have an advantage when the election takes place for a full six year term next year
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Republican Congressman John Fleming of Minden and GOP state treasurer John Kennedy could also run for US Senate next year.

The Town Talk reports that Army cuts are expected to be coming Thursday and they could significantly affect Fort Polk and the surrounding communities. Army officials have to cut at least 40,000 troops and personnel and some of that could fall on Fort Polk.