President Obama

Governor affirms bridge funding

From the Advocate: Jindal downplays concerns that 19 year project to build a new bridge over the Mississippi is running out of funds. Also, Governor watches Obama inauguration from the comfort of the Governor’s mansion and Rep. Karen St. Germain says disgraced Louisiana Senator David Vitter needs to drop his partisan preening.

Jindal: GOP could learn from Obama

From the Times-Picayune: Foreshadowing what might be his message to Congressional Republicans when he keynotes the NRCC annual fundraising dinner, Governor says GOP needs to stop navel gazing and get on board with the Obama brand of of post-partisan politics.

Changes ahead, Congressmen say

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.

La. politicians weigh in on Obama speech

From the Advocate: President’s reference to Hurricane Katrina impresses members of state’s delegation.

Jindal is not just the GOP Obama

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Governor needs to avoid the hype and concentrate on his job.

Jindal to talk to Obama about I-49

From KSLA: Governor to meet with President-elect on Monday.

What will Obama do about New Orleans recovery

From the Times-Picayune: