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  • Cassidy announces Senate bid in online video

    April 3, 2013 7:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Rep. Bill Cassidy officially announced his plans to run for the U.S. Senate this morning. Cassidy made the announcement in a video posting to his website, along with his wife, Laura. He will challenge Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu, who will be running for her fourth... more »
  • Cassidy running for US Senate in 2014

    April 2, 2013 1:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy is running for the Senate next year, seeking to keep Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu from a fourth term. Cassidy, a Baton Rouge doctor elected to Congress in 2008, will release a video Wednesday announcing his candidacy. The video was provided to... more »
  • Solutions sought for mental illness, gun violence Play Video

    February 20, 2013 5:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers, law enforcement and health professionals met today in Baton Rouge to discuss links between mental health issues and gun violence, and how to solve them. People in Baton Rouge tell News 2 it's an issue they've had to struggle with for some time. "Nobody... more »
  • Symposium discusses gun violence, mental health

    February 20, 2013 10:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers held a public meeting today in Baton Rouge to discuss links between mental health and recent gun massacres. The goal of the symposium is to find possible solutions to get mental health treatment for those who need it most. The speakers include Congressman Bill... more »
  • Fiscal cliff averted but taxes rise for all Play Video

    January 2, 2013 5:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers reached a deal last night in Washington, averting the fiscal cliff, which included tax hikes for the middle class. The deal did not include an extension of the payroll tax cut. Beginning January 1st, one tax went up for everyone. It's a two percent increase... more »
  • People in flooded Livingston Parish get answers from FEMA

    September 5, 2012 10:20 PM

    FRENCH SETTLEMENT- People filled a room, looking for answers to their recovery from Hurricane Isaac. Congressman Bill Cassidy joined FEMA reps for a town hall meeting. "Most of my concern was about the MRE's and stuff," said Brandy Vance. "If there are MRE's...that will be a big help.... more »
  • Bill Cassidy town hall focuses on health care

    July 16, 2012 10:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Monday night there was an earful for congressman Bill Cassidy at his town hall meeting on health care reform. The congressman called it an "open mic" meeting, and the audience had lots to say. Congressman Bill Cassidy explained the national debt's connection with health care... more »
  • Rep. Cassidy hires Jindal campaign strategist

    February 15, 2012 11:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge Congressman Bill Cassidy has hired Gov. Bobby Jindal's top campaign strategist to work on his 2012 re-election effort. Cassidy's tapping of Timmy Teepell as a consultant is prompting speculation Cassidy may launch a 2014 challenge to U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, a Democrat. Cassidy is a Republican.... more »
  • U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy weighs in on health care reform

    March 22, 2010 5:07 PM

    No congresspeople from Louisiana voted for health care reform, including Democrat Charlie Melancon. Monday, U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy discussed how Republicans plan to keep battling the reform. more »
  • Cassidy talks economy, health care

    November 12, 2009 4:57 PM

    U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy, from Baton Rouge, answers News 2's questions about health care and the economy. more »
  • Health care reform debate continues

    October 19, 2009 10:10 PM

    The Baton Rouge Tea Party held another in a series of town hall meetings regarding health care reform. Congressman Bill Cassidy served as keynote speaker. Turnout paled in comparison to this past summer's more lively events. But it was clear that people are still fired up over the issue,... more »
  • Update: Tiger baseball team at White House

    September 30, 2009 4:58 PM

    The 2009 NCAA National Champion LSU Tigers baseball team was greeted by Vice President Joseph Biden at the White House today. The team also posed for a photo with members of Louisiana's congressional delegation and their staff, while visiting the Capitol building and other national monuments on their victory... more »

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