Allen Lottinger
Health care bill not done deal yet
If you thought you were going to get universal health care right away after Washington passed the Obama administration’s new bill, you are mistaken. […]
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Re-invention of democracy is needed
Dictatorships have their advantage. One guy up there can decide what’s best for the country and do it. […]
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Grand Isle is centerpiece of Louisiana coast
Grand Isle could become a magnificent artist colony. It has spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Barataria Basin just north of it. […]
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Passenger rail service needed
The main route where Louisiana could use passenger rail service is between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, right through St. Charles Parish. […]
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Book gives good look at Edwards
If you’re fascinated by Louisiana politics, you’ll enjoy reading the new book out – – “Edwin Edwards: Governor of Louisiana.” It is an authorized biography by Leo Honeycutt. […]
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Do we really need a lieutenant governor?
Let’s face it, the only time we need a lieutenant governor is when the governor dies, gets elected to a higher office or quits for some other reason. […]
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Are Dems backing down on healthcare?
Now that a Republican has been elected to the Senate from Massachusetts, considered a political impossibility in the past, the Democrats want to reconsider or reconstruct the elements of their health care bill. […]
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Adopting a Haitian kid would be a great service
Now’s a good time to adopt children if one is so inclined. And adopting one from Haiti would help relieve a great humanitarian problem. […]
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Kennedy has a future in Louisiana
One politician who seems dead set on improving state government has been keeping a high profile, apparently looking at a run for higher office. […]