Today through Monday, close to 43 million people will be traveling for the 4th of July Holiday. That’s according to AAA spokesman Don Redman who says the most popular mode of transportation is the vehicle with about 84%. But not everyone will be driving…:
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He says with so many people on the road, motorists would be wise to plan travel outside of peak times.

The statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins today. Jessica Bedwell with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says law enforcement will be beefed up to be on the lookout for drunk drivers with the increased travel. She says, historically, long holiday weekends mean more drunk people driving..:
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She says they want everyone to enjoy the weekend, but they ask that they have a plan to get home safely before the party begins.

Congressman John Fleming was one of the three major GOP candidates to appear at a US Senate debate Thursday. He says he has a record of fighting for what the people of Louisiana want. He says it’s time for Washington to start listening…:
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State treasurer John Kennedy was there and so was Congressman Charles Boustany. Democrat Foster Campbell apologized for not being able to attend the debate.

The second special session ended a week ago today, and lawmakers proposed several constitutional amendments to be decided by voters in November. President of the Public Affairs Research Council, Robert Travis Scott, says some of the amendments are rather technical, so voters need to do their homework…:
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The election will be held November 8th.