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GOP leader Cantor opposes Senate 'cliff' bill
January 1, 2013 2:39 PM
WASHINGTON - The No. 2 Republican in the House leadership says he opposes a Senate-passed measure to avert the so-called fiscal cliff. Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor told reporters after a two-hour closed-door meeting Tuesday with his GOP lawmakers that he did not support the bill. He said House leaders were... more » -
House to get quick start on spending cut pledge
January 18, 2011 2:46 PM
WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is promising a vote next week backing up the GOP's promise to cut spending for most Cabinet agencies back to the levels in place before President Barack Obama took office. Such a vote would put all House members on record behind cutting $100... more »
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Judge won't let New Orleans out of police reform
May 23, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge has refused to let the city of New Orleans out of a potentially expensive agreement to reform its troubled... more » -
Jindal declares NWLA emergency due to wind damage
May 23, 2013
BATON ROUGE - After last week's severe weather in Northwest Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency for the area. The National... more » -
Senate panel approves 2-cents tax on cell phones
May 23, 2013
BATON ROUGE - A new 2-cents monthly tax on cell phones to help provide services for people with hearing impairment has been approved by the... more » -
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
May 23, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted... more » -
4 vehicles, 1 in lake in Pontchartrain accident
May 23, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - A four-car accident on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway sent one car catapulting into the lake. The causeway's manager says the lone occupant... more »
