The Department of Justice explained in detail why they aren’t filing federal civil rights charges against the cops in the Alton Sterling case…:
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Appearing on Talk Louisiana, state Representative Ted James had this message for those who plan to protest the DOJ’s decision with bad intentions….
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A bill seeking to protect Confederate monuments was approved by a House committee today. Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody’s measure would prohibit the removal of any military monument from any war without a vote from the public….
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The bill was approved on a 10-8 vote and now heads to the House floor.

Legislation aimed at bringing equal pay for equal work into the private sector failed in the House Labor committee. New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno attempted to pass a bill that would prohibit businesses from retailating against an employee if they discussed their pay with a co-worker…
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But the measure failed on a 9-to-5 vote.