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How big should Big Charity be?
The Housing and Urban Development agency in Washington just sent down some good news and bad news for our state government. […]
Dan Juneau
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Health insurance is sky high because we mandate coverage
It is inevitable. Every year, well-meaning people show up at the state capitol pushing legislation that would force all private health insurance plans to cover certain physical or mental conditions. […]
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Let’s take our cities back from criminals – one block at a time
It was a Rosa Parks moment for Cathy Toliver. Returning home from church on Sunday, she found three young burglars in her Baton Rouge home stealing her possessions. […]
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Feds have put you $516,348 in debt & you don’t even know it
Our state Legislature seems determined at this point to bring fiscal irresponsibility to new heights as it fashions the state budget for next year. […]
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Keep the secret ballot in Union-organizing elections
Secret ballot elections are the hallmark of democracy. This process has withstood the test of time not only because of its legitimacy, but because it has signified the democratic principles our country was founded upon: personal freedom and choice. […]
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Charity Hospital needs to be in our healthcare future
Almost 10 months ago, I was asked to serve on what became the Louisiana Health Care Redesign Collaborative. […]
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The Katrina Factor meets politics
Two interesting sources of information came to light during the past week. One was the most scientific estimate made thus far on what is the true post-Katrina population of Orleans Parish. […]
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Federal money used for coastal restoration must actually solve the problem
One of the biggest issues facing Louisiana is the preservation of its coastal regions. Loss of coastal areas impacts hurricane safety, wildlife and fisheries, and private property. […]
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The Congressional election tide is rolling in
Last Tuesday, a large number of states held their Congressional primaries leading up to the November elections. For months, the conventional wisdom among pundits and prognosticators has been that the Republicans will lose control of the House of Representatives in Washington and could lose the Senate, as well. […]