2:30 LRN Newscast Feb 27

Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins says testimony on capitol hill today from President Trump’s former personal lawyer is just part of the political game Democrats are playing. Higgins, who serves on the House Oversight Committee, wrapped up his questioning for Cohen this way…
cut 14 (08) “…impeachment proceedings”
In his opening statement, Cohen called the President a racist, conman and cheat.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy had a chance to question top executives from pharmaceutical companies about the high cost of prescription drugs. Cassidy pointed out Humira, which treats arthritis and Crohn’s Disease, is sold at an 80-percent discount in Denmark and the drug manufacturer still makes a profit.
Cut 4 (06) “…we are not″
Cassidy says at least the pharmaceutical industry acknowledges there is a problem.

Matt Doyle spoke with Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera about Senator John Kennedy concerns with the state’s new computer system that checks income eligibility for Medicaid.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a reward of up to 75-hundred dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who fatally shot a whooping crane last November. A male crane was found seriously wounded between Crowley and Rayne on November 2nd. It was later euthanized.