Melancon looking safe
From the Times-Picayune: Four years after winning in a squeaker, Charlie Melancon seems to have a hold on his seat.
House
Vitter, Scalise land $757,000 earmark
From the Advocate: Senator and Congressman secure funds for crime victim services.
Cazayoux supports drilling
From the Advocate: Sixth district congressman spent his Saturday talking gas prices.
Cazayoux’s First Bill Frees Up FEMA Money
As Ryan over at Daily Kingfish pointed out earlier today, newly elected Rep. Don Cazayoux (LA-06) introduced his first bill yesterday…and it’s already passed!
The Housing Disaster Relief Act, H.R. 6276, cuts through government red tape to free up FEMA money for public housing authorities.
Gallot may challenge Alexander
From the Shreveport Times: Democratic State Senator Rick Gallot of Ruston is eyeing a challenge against incumbent Congressman Rodney Alexander in Louisiana’s fifth congressional district.Â
Rising Son
From the Independent: State Senator and Congressional challenger Donald Cravins Jr. continues to make a name for himself.
La. GOP sounds call to arms
From the Advocate: Potential challengers to newly elected Democratic Congressman Don Cazayoux say the state GOP is in for the fight of its life. Points to 90k new registrants brought in by Obama campaign.
