Senate leaders have delayed the August Congressional recess, and US Senator John Kennedy is thrilled they will work the first two weeks of next month. He says the Senate hasn’t accomplished as much as he would like, and he would feel guilty about taking an entire month off work:
Cut 3 (10) “August off”
He says federal leaders still have to implement tax reform, address the national deficit, approve plans for infrastructure, and of course, create a new federal healthcare system.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has been transferred out of ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The House Majority Whip remains in serious condition and is still being treated for an infection. Friday makes one month since Scalise was shot by a gunman who opened fire during a Republican Congressional baseball practice.

Qualifying began today for the October 14th election and 3 major candidates have officially thrown their hat into the ring for the State Treasurers race. They are Former Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis, Former State Representative John Schroder and Senator Neil Riser. The candidates all wore pink this morning for Kenner Representative Julie Stokes who bowed out of the race after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Florida Coach Jim McElwain said at SEC Media Days that he’s tired of answering questions about The Gators choosing LSU for it’s homecoming game. He directed this comment to a Baton Rouge reporter…:
CUT 25 (10) “does that help you I guess?”
Alabama coach Nick Saban spoke this morning at SEC Media Days. A ton of Crimson Tide fans showed up for Alabama’s appearance today in Hoover.