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Stiffed again on medical re-design in Louisiana
Close to the end of the recently completed legislative session, the Legislature—obviously with the support of the governor—stiffed the taxpayers of Louisiana for $300 million. […]
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Allen Lottinger
Moore’s film should promote health care debate
Michael Moore’s new movie – – “Sicko” – – should stir up a lot of debate on the present condition of the health care system in the United States. According to the controversial producer, it is in bad shape. […]
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Louisiana: the nanny state
Governor Blanco caused quite a stir during the closing days of the recent legislative session when she chided legislators by telling them that “Mama” wasn’t very happy with their actions and would have to “discipline” them if they continued to “misbehave” by pursuing too many tax cuts. […]
Allen Lottinger
Supreme Court shifts to right
The U. S. Supreme Court has definitely become more conservative. The customary 5-4 vote that used to take a lefthand turn now goes toward the right. […]
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State puts property insurance crises on the right track
When Florida’s legislators met in special session in early January, they were emerging from the fall elections in which they promised the moon to their voters regarding lowering the skyrocketing cost of property insurance in the Sunshine State. […]
Allen Lottinger
Are term limits good or bad for state?
There are pros ad cons to term limits which the Louisiana Legislature is experiencing for the first time this year. […]
Allen Lottinger
Remember Last Island, Audrey, Katrina . . . and be prepared
It was 50 years ago when the most destructive hurricane in history hit Louisiana’s coast – – until the debacle two years ago. […]
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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. […]
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The business of doing good
A recent headline points out why it wouldn’t be a bad idea to post the Ten Commandments in our schools. […]