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Vitter Blocking FEMA Nominee Because of Stormy

From Bayou Buzz, apparently disgraced junior Senator David Vitter’s irresponsible and dangerous obstruction in his decision to block President Obama’a nominee for FEMA Director a month before hurricane season is not about “getting answers”, but rather, about Stormy Daniels.

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Jindal considering challenge to Vitter

According to Hot Air, it was reported on the  previously recorded Chris Matthews Show for this Sunday that Louisiana Governor and world traveler Bobby Jindal is considering a primary challenge to disgraced junior Senator and unindicted co-conspirator David Vitter.  Hot Air goes on to speculate that a nasty primary fight between the Exorcist and the Customer could open the door for a third, non-tarnished candidate.  Hot Air maintains that this candidate could very well be Baton Rouge sensation and award-winning writer, director, and actress Stormy Daniels.  As far as has been reported, Stormy Daniels has never been an unindicted co-conspirator in any criminal prosecution, nor has she ever met anyone named “Sue”. 

Jindal uses state helicopter for fundraiser

Jet-setting Governor Bobby Jindal attended a fundraiser last night for Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser.   In keeping with his commitment to a gold standard of ethics, Governor Jindal used a state owned helicopter to be transported to the event.  Those wishing to investigate whether this violates state ethics laws should call the Louisiana Board of Ethics at 225-219-5600.

Deborah Jeane Palfrey found dead in apparent suicide

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Budget Blues

Stephen Sabludowsky reports on Jindal’s paltry economic plans for New Orleans and its middle class.

Jindal’s proposed spending doesn’t ensure LSU can replace New Orleans’ Charity Hospital - bad news for a city in a health care vacuum.

An opinion in The Advocate argues against Jindal’s tax deduction for private school attendees.

Mitch Landrieu fears how Jindal’s budget cuts will hurt juvenile justice.

New Orleans and surrounding cities have welcomed new red light districts, though they’re not the kind that’ll get Spitzer and Vitter all riled up. Read more

Economist: Louisiana’s Outlook Better Than Most

An LSU economist thinks Louisiana’s influx of construction projects and its deep ties to the oil and gas industry should help buffer the economic downturn everyone is bracing for.

News Roundup

  • KSLA News - Minden physician John Fleming does a little name dropping as he announces his candidacy for McCrery’s seat.
  • The Times-Picayune - Special Session: Ensure budget database is easy to use.
  • The Advertiser - Committee assignments are in.
  • The Times - Louisiana Republicans caucus today.