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Commentary: Study on “Clean” Jobs Calls For Expanded Government Role
With government spending in the crosshairs of politicians, it is unreasonable for the federal government [...]
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Ten Oil Rigs Have Exited Gulf Since Obama Moratorium Went Into Effect
Ten oil rigs have left the Gulf of Mexico since the Obama Administration imposed a moratorium on [...]
Read moreLouisiana’s Republicans Unify Behind “Cut, Cap and Balance” Legislation
Louisiana's House Republicans were united in their support of the "Cut, Cap and Balance" legislation that [...]
Read moreLouisiana’s Economic Snapshot – July 2011
Louisiana’s friendly tax climate and steady economic growth have allowed the state to navigate through [...]
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Study: Proposed Obama Energy Taxes Will Be Devastating
The study projects a loss of approximately $341 billion in economic output, 155,000 jobs, and $68 billion [...]
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Sen. Vitter Will Continue to Target Obama Czars With New Legislation
Sen. David Vitter's amendment to defund existing czar positions and block new appointments to these [...]
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Guest Commentary: Entitlements, not Tax Deductions, Should be Targeted for Deficit Reduction
Cuts to entitlement programs could be the first steps to getting our fiscal house back into some sort of order.
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Constitutional Amendment Will Pressure Lawmakers to Reform Pensions
Under a proposed constitutional amendment, at least 5 percent of surplus funds must be used to pay down [...]
Read moreDepartment of Energy Grants LSU $1 Million to Research Geothermal Energy
The Department of Energy has awarded Louisiana State University $997,000 for a project to evaluate the [...]
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