Governor Bobby Jindal says he will make a “major announcement” regarding the 2016 presidential race on June 24th in New Orleans. It’s expected Jindal will announce his candidacy for president, even though there is already a crowded Republican field. That could make things tough for Jindal…
CUT 4 (08) Q: ‘the nomination’
That’s LSU Political Science Professor Wayne Parent.

There’s a Common Core compromise bill that has been green-lighted by the Senate Education Committee. The bill sponsored by Lake Charles Representative Brett Geyman (guy-mun) will create a process to review the education standards. The bill is supported by Governor Bobby Jindal and Superintendent of Education John White, but opponents like Beth Appleton are skeptical…
CUT 8 (06) Q: “the name”
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A Senate-approved bill that would establish the SAVE fund has failed to advance out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The complicated measure involved new fees being raised on college students and giving the schools a tax credit to cover them. Baton Rouge Representative Regina Barrow says that measure would only let Governor Bobby Jindal maintain a “revenue neutral” record….
CUT 12 (06) Q: “clever”

One of the Louisiana National Guardsment killed in a training mission helicopter crash in March has been denied burial at Arlington National Cemetery; citing he was not listed on “active duty.” Members of the Louisiana congressional delegation want that decision reversed…
CUT 10 (09) Q: “active duty”
That’s 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham, who chairs a subcommittee that oversees federal military cemeteries.