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Recent Press Releases
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30 Dec 12
Landrieu: Sandy Supplemental Bill Good for U.S., Louisiana
"We owe it to everyone affected by a disaster to work together to fully fund a recovery. Today's legislation provides the robust investments needed for a strong recovery, including critical funds for the Corps of Engineers to advance flood protection projects that will benefit communities in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Isaac," Sen. Landrieu said.
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18 Dec 12
Sen. Landrieu and Rep. Richmond Statement on Avondale Progress
Sen. Landrieu and Rep. Richmond, who have been instrumental in the fight to convert the shipyard for other commercial possibilities, will soon meet with President and CEO of Huntington Ingalls, Mike Petters, to discuss the future of the facility.
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17 Dec 12
Sen. Landrieu Mourns the Passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye
The people of Louisiana are grateful for his unwavering support in the recovery effort from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and for his leadership in the building of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. He will be remembered fondly and respectfully for generations to come."
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Recent News
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28 Dec 12
The Times-Picayune: Senate passes $60.4 billion assistance package for Hurricane Sandy
Landrieu, the chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee that handles FEMA and other disaster funding, said the bill will provide the resources states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut need to rebuild from Sandy, a surprisingly devastating late hurricane season storm.
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28 Dec 12
The Times-Picayune: Sen. Landrieu troubled by Russian ban on U.S. adoptions
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said Friday she is deeply troubled by a new Russian law banning adoptions of Russian children by American families.
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18 Dec 12
The Advocate: COLUMN: Jindal attack on Landrieu misses mark
When that became known, late in the game, Landrieu and others called on Jindal for help - and got nothing. The governor failed to lobby Republican leaders in Congress on the issue, when there was time to do so, and thus use his status as a "rising star" in the party for the state's interest.
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Recent Videos
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31 Dec 12
CNN: Landrieu discusses Russia adoption ban, fiscal cliff
Sen. Landrieu joins CNN to discuss Russia's ban on adoptions by American families and the ongoing fiscal cliff negotiations.
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31 Dec 12
KATC: Hurricane recovery bill passes Senate, helps La.
Sen. Landrieu praises the passage of legislation that will provide $60.4 billion to help recover from Hurricane Sandy and other disasters in 2012 such as Hurricane Isaac. Areas in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Isaac will greatly benefit from increased funding to FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund, the Corps of Engineers and USDA programs.
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20 Dec 12
Recent Podcasts
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12 Dec 12
Sen. Landrieu joins Tommy Tucker
Sen. Landrieu joins Tommy Tucker to discuss her recent letter she sent to Gov. Jindal, urging him to set up a state-run health care exchange and expand the state's Medicaid program.
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6 Dec 12
With Tony Brown, Sen. Landrieu talks disaster recovery, health care
Sen. Landrieu joins Tony Brown and talked about her recent work to improve the federal government's response to Hurricane Sandy. She also discussed a letter that she recently sent to Gov. Bobby Jindal urging him to set up a state-run health care exchange and expand the state's Medicaid program.
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6 Dec 12
Sen. Landrieu discusses Sandy recovery, health care with WBOK
Sen. Landrieu calls into WBOK to discuss a hearing she hosted on the federal governement's response to Hurricane Sandy. She also spoke about a letter she sent to Gov. Bobby Jindal calling on the governor to expand Medicaid and set up the health care exchanges.
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Members of the press corps
If you are a member of the media, you can reach Sen. Landrieu's press team at (202) 224-4893. The best way to submit a press request and reach a member of the press team is by e-mailing media@landrieu.senate.gov.
