Charlie Melancon

From the Daily Iberian: Senator Mary Landrieu praises a “refreshing” sense of responsibility as Senator David Vitter positions himself to be one of the new president’s biggest critics.

From the Advocate: A year ago, who would have guessed that Mary Landrieu would be the senior member of the La. Delegation an the Joseph Cao would be its newest addition?

From the Advocate: Senator Mary Landrieu and Congressman Charlie Melancon are poised to be the go to people in a Democrat run DC.

From the Associated Press: House passes $700 billion Wall Street bailout. Voting Yes: Boustany, Melancon, Alexander, McCrery. Voting No: Cazayoux, Jefferson, Scalise.

From the Shreveport Times: Third District Congressman Charlie Melancon and retiring fourth district Congressman Jim McCrery only La. votes in favor of bailout.

From the Gambit Weekly: Jeremy Alford takes a look at how Hurricane Gustav impacted Louisiana’s political landscape.

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From the Advocate: Unchallenged congressman looks to make good use of his time.

From the Times-Picayune: Four years after winning in a squeaker, Charlie Melancon seems to have a hold on his seat.