U-S Senator John Kennedy has come out against a bill that would incentive better reporting to federal background programs. Matt Doyle has more.
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The leader of the legislative Democratic Caucus is frustrated Republican legislators are not presenting ideas on how to solve a looming one-billion dollar budget deficit. Kelley Ray has more
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A teacher’s union group and civil liberties organization are not happy about the arrest of a south Louisiana teacher during a school board meeting. Kelley Ray has more…
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise undergoes another surgery today as he continues his recovery from a gunshot sustained while practicing for a charity baseball game. The bullet struck several of the Congressman’s internal organs. LSU Health Level One Trauma Center’s Medical Director Dr. John Hunt says it’s common for shooting victims with serious injuries to undergo another surgery…
Cut 4 (08) “cleaned up.”
Hunt says the quick attention Scalise immediately received after the shooting more than likely saved his life…
Cut 5 (07) “he had.”
Scalise mentioned the surgery in a press conference on Tuesday. He says he’s looking forward to getting back to work on Capitol Hill and getting business done in the session that started this week…
Cut 6 (08) “excited about.”
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U-S Senator John Kennedy opposes a bipartisan bill designed to improve the national background check database. The legislation would penalize federal workers who fail to report relevant records to the database, and provide incentives to states that increase reporting levels. Kennedy says we don’t need legislation asking federal workers to do their job…
Cut 7 (06) “idiot control.”
States and federal agencies are required to report background information on people that would make them ineligible to purchase a firearm. Kennedy says he supports a database of criminal offenses, but he opposes legislation that asks government workers to do their jobs…
Cut 8 (06) “gets fired”
The bill was proposed as a fix to the NICS database that in theory should prevent those with criminal backgrounds, certain mental illnesses, dishonorable discharges, and other restrictions from purchasing firearms. Kennedy says he would prefer legislation that would fire federal employees who fail to report the proper records into the Background Check system…
Cut 9 (10) “your bonuses.”
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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Reynolds says he and fellow Democrats came away frustrated after meeting with the GOP on how to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff when one-billion-dollars in revenue comes off the books June 30th. Reynolds says the Republicans haven’t presented a plan to help balance next fiscal year’s budget…
Cut 10 (07) “we need.”
Reynolds says Democrats have some solutions they are willing to share across the aisle that include taxing utilities to adjusting the states’ income tax brackets, but says there won’t be any negotiations until they know a solid GOP plan is in place…
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Governor John Bel Edwards is saying he will present a budget no later than January 19th, whether or not the one-billion-dollar shortfall is accounted for. Republican House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says Democrats are going about this all wrong and is disappointed in the way Edwards and his party are discussing ways to tackle the budget…
Cut 12 (12) “same way.”
Henry says he is sick and tired of Edwards casting all the blame on the GOP and not including his own party in helping to share the burden of coming up with a solution. Henry is hopeful Edwards will share the specifics of his plan at the Legislative Budget Meeting January 19th…
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State Police are warning motorists driving newer cars that their bright headlights, could increase the risk of accidents. Trooper Glen Younger says there’s one innovation in particular which is getting drivers into trouble.
Cut 14 (07) “biggest problems.”
Younger says the LED headlights are a particular problem, and emphasized the need to keep your distance while driving in bad weather with your brights on…
Cut 15 (09) “fog lights on.”
Many new cars come equipped with sensors that will automatically turn headlights on and off, but Younger says you still need to check your headlights when the weather clears up. He says sometimes motorists don’t realize that their brights are on, and that’s getting people tickets…
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The LSU men’s basketball team visits Arkansas tonight looking to keep the momentum going after a thrilling win over Texas A-and-M on Saturday. Freshman point guard Tremont Waters hit two long-range three-pointers in the final 12 seconds to give LSU a 69-68 win over the Aggies. Head Coach Will Wade says they can count on Waters to make the big plays….
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LSU has won two straight on the road, but Wade says the Tigers will have to step up their game to get a win in Fayetteville…
Cut 18 (13) “dunking everything”
LSU was picked to finish in last place in the SEC. But so far they are exceeding expectations. Thanks to Waters dramatic shot on Saturday, LSU already owns a victory over a ranked team on the road. Wade hopes his team can build off that special moment….
Cut 19 (17) “for us”