Senator Bill Cassidy says a new law will patch a healthcare loophole that will save taxpayers billions of dollars.
Cut 1 (30) “I”m Connor Ferrill”
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Louisiana sees its highest case count in twenty years for hepatitis A. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”
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Governor Edwards may be itching for a gubernatorial debate but Matt Doyle spoke to one political analyst who says don’t expect Eddie Rispone to take the risk…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”
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President Trump signed the Fair and Accurate Medicaid Pricing Act into law to close a loophole that allows drug companies to overcharge taxpayers. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy authored the law that he says will save Americans over 3 billion dollars in taxes…
Cut 4 (12) “…loophole.”
Cassidy says he is a fan of drug companies who pioneer needed drugs for patients but…
Cut 5 (08) “…invented.”
Cassidy says he hopes the newly passed law is not the only healthcare reform he can push through Congress. Cassidy says 20 other pieces of bipartisan legislation are in the pipeline to send a message to drug companies…
Cut 6 (07) “…against you.”
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The state’s latest tally of hepatitis A cases is up to just shy of 600, the highest case count in twenty years. It’s part of a larger nationwide outbreak. Louisiana Department of Health immunization director Dr. Frank Welch says the state’s number of new cases appears to be slowing down.
Cut 7 (11) “…every single week.”
The average number of cases each year in the state is 10 to 15 cases. Livingston Parish has the largest concentration of cases with between 121 and 240 cases. East Baton Rouge and Ouachita parishes reported the second highest concentration.
Welch says those most at risk for the ailment are those that have been homeless or have used injectable drugs over the last year and says immunizations can easily be obtained from pharmacies, doctors, federally qualified health centers, or public health units.
Cut 8 (09) “…combat this epidemic.”
Welch says the ailment, which is a highly contagious liver infection, can be spread easily through close contact, adding it is nothing to take lightly.
Cut 9 (08) “…plus deaths nationwide.”
While having the vaccine is the best way to prevent catching hepatitis A, good hygiene including thoroughly washing hands is another recommendation in fighting back the epidemic.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone has so far not agreed to participate in any run-off debates or forums with Governor Edwards before the November 16 election. UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says Rispone has the momentum and a finely crafted message that is working, so there’s little incentive for the candidate to participate.
Cut 10 (10) “…run-off”
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce hoped to have a candidate forum tomorrow, but only Edwards has agreed to attend.
Governor Edwards says he’ll debate Rispone, and has RSVP’d to the October 30th Louisiana Public Broadcasting run-off debate. Cross says Edwards has good reason to want a public showdown.
Cut 11 (10) “speaker.”
Because of Rispone’s momentum and Edwards’ public speaking skill, Cross does not expect there to be a run-off debate.
Cut 12 (12) “…or so.”
A recent poll shows the two candidates tied 47 to 47 percent.
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Second ranked LSU started slow, but eventually cruised to another SEC road victory as the Bayou Bengals scored 27 unanswered points on their way to a 36-13 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. The offense settled for field goals early, before finding the end zone on a more regular basis. Coach Ed Orgeron…
Cut 13 (11) “…next week.”
Orgeron says he’s proud the defense held State to just a touchdown in the first half as the offense was trying to find its groove…
Cut 14 (11) “…to play”
LSU had a season-low in points with 36 points and total yards with 413, but Quarterback Joe Burrow still threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns. He broke the Tigers single season record for touchdowns thrown as he has 27. Burrow says the hard work they did in the offseason has led to what is already a record breaking season…
Cut 15 (11) “…five games left”
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The Saints stretched their winning streak to five straight with a dominating performance in Chicago beating the Bears 36-25. New Orleans outgained Chicago 424-to-252. Wide receiver Michael Thomas had nine catches for 131 yards as Teddy Bridgewater threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Latavius Murray filled in for the injured Alvin Kamara and had 119 yards and two TDs. Bridgewater says this game was all about attitude…
Cut 16 (18) “…did that today”
The Saints are now 6-1 and Bridgewater is 5-0 as a starter filling in for the injured Drew Brees, who could possibly return next Sunday. Bridgewater on the team’s great run since the loss to the Rams…
cut 17 (16) “…letting it rip”
New Orleans returns home next Sunday to host the suddenly hot Cardinals, who have won three in a row.
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For the first time in five seasons, Louisiana Tech beat its biggest Conference USA Rival as the Bulldogs downed Southern Miss 45-30 to improve to 6-1 overall, 3-and-0 in Conference USA. Star junior cornerback Amik Robertson had three interceptions and the Thibodaux native says he was fired to go up against Quez Watkins, one of the best receivers in the league
Cut 18 (15) as a team”
La Tech fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter. Robertson says he told the team to stay with it
cut 19 (10) “come back”