LRN Newscast 14:30 12-08-14

This year’s elections are over and coming up next in Louisiana politics will be the 2015 Governor’s race…:
CUT 2 (30) “reporting”

State Police are still investigation a single vehicle crash that has claimed the life of a Houma man this morning just after 6 am on Highway 316 in LaFourche Parish. Thirty seven-year-old Gustuvo Mexa-Andino left the roadway twice and eventually ended up in a drainage canal. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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When the new Congress convenes in January, the Republican Party will have control of both Houses of Congress, and it is anticipated that new bills will be cranked out a near-record pace. But 4th District Congressman John Fleming of Leesville says compromise will still play are part, particularly with Obama Care…
CUT 4 (06) Q: ‘may get through’
It says Republicans need to make things right and work to rebuild the trust of the American people.

Also in Washington, as 5th District Congressman Vance McAllister leaves his position on the House Natural Resources Committee, newly elected 6th District Congressman Garret Graves says he is going to get that spot….
CUT 10 (07) Q: ‘Louisiana economy’
Congressman-elect Ralph Abraham, representing the 5th District, will likely replace McAllister on the House Agriculture Committee.