LRN Newscast 16:30 January 05, 2015

Republican lawmakers are looking to move past the controversy surrounding the new House Majority Whip Republican Congressman Steve Scalise, over a speech he gave 12 years ago to a white supremacist group…
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White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest says Scalise once referred to himself as -quote- David Duke without baggage.

It’s possible we’re getting close to the bottom of the dramatic drop in gas prices. Gasbuddy.com reports some areas have increased slightly as refineries are about to shift production to their summer blends of gas.
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Junior Galette has been arrested and charged with domestic abuse battery. Galette told cops that the woman he brought home was a dancer, but the victim claims she was his assistant. Gallett’s cousin, 27-year-old Terrance Banks of Newark, New Jersey was also arrested for allegedly jumping her…
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That’s Kenner Police Lt. Brian McGregor reading the victim’s statement.

There could be another name on the Louisiana Governor candidate list. Angola Warden Burl Cain, although he said in Baton Rouge today he’s just thinking it over….
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