Now that the Senate has decided not to vote on the healthcare bill, US Senator John Kennedy says it’s time to focus on tax reform. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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An 82-year-old woman was found stabbed to death inside her Shreveport home Tuesday, according to police. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified her as Kathleen Cates. Cops say they arrived at the residence last night to find the elderly woman dead with several stab wounds. Authorities say the victim’s car had also been reported missing. The investigation is ongoing.

Another lawmaker has voiced her disapproval of multiple Saints players refusing to stand for the national anthem. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges wants to examine the team’s agreement with Louisiana that contains state subsidies. She says the NFL’s rules state that the players are required to stand and respect the flag…:
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She says all of the naming rights of the Mercedes Benz Superdome and the funds from concessions go to the Saints, not to the state.

5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham will hold a listening session on Friday morning at Rayville High School to receive input from farmers and ag leaders on what they want included in the 2018 Farm Bill. He says cotton was left out of the mix in this current Farm Bill and that industry has suffered major hits because of it…:
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