During a Baton Rouge Press Club forum featuring the candidates running for Congress in the 5th Congressional district, the three Republicans who attended, Michael Echols, Gabe Firment, and Austin Magee all said they support a national abortion ban. There were two Democratic candidates at the forum. Dan McKay says he opposes a national abortion ban…
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And the other Democrat at the forum, Pat Moore, noted that her own birth was the result of a rape, and she expressed gratitude that her mother did not abort her. She said it’s her duty as a state representative to protect babies while they’re in the womb, and that “pro life” should not end at childbirth.
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Louisiana’s state credit rating from Double-A negative (AA-) to Double-A (AA), with a stable outlook. State Treasurer John Fleming says an improved bond rating is more than a number on a financial report. He says it sends a positive signal about Louisiana’s creditworthiness and ability to meet financial obligations.
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Fleming says a stronger credit rating can help access capital markets on more favorable terms, potentially reducing borrowing costs.
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are spending a little more on Halloween this year. N-R-F Senior Analyst Lea Grgich says 74-percent of those surveyed plan to celebrate Halloween, with many expecting to spend more than 100 dollars on the spooky holiday.
Cut 8 (07) “…year’s spending level.”
Grgich says shoppers are expected to spend two-billion dollars on adult Halloween costumes.