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  • "Panicked Governor Jindal" Authorized Sand Berms and Disregarded Environmental Consequences

    As Governor Jindal attempts to get permits to expand his controversial sand berm projects, scientists, environmentalists and federal agencies who oppose the berms are weighing in with the Army Corps of Engineers.  Barry Kohl, president of the Louisiana Audubon Council, wrote, "According to a panicked Gov. Jindal, any project that appeared to provide protection should be immediately permitted — no matter the environmental consequences.” Other agencies have said the sand berms threaten wildlife habitat, use scarce sand resources needed for coastal restoration and are generally ineffective.  The EPA, which could have veto power over the berms, is expected to weigh in Tuesday. 

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By Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Louisiana Governor 2004-2008

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If Karl Rove’s book, “Courage and Consequence,” is an inside look at the Bush White House, it leaves us standing outside...

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By Pat Brister
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State Chair, 2000-2004

Brister Raves About Rove, Says Blanco's TV Appearances Prove Him Right

Having just completed Karl Rove’s book, “Courage and Consequence,” several thoughts come to mind. First, let me say, I have...

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Guidry, Johnson Elected to New Orleans Council -- Police Monitor Lakeview Intersections Where Shouting Matches Broke Out Among Opposing Sides

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Guidry, Johnson Elected to New Orleans Council -- Police Monitor Lakeview Intersections Where Shouting Matches Broke Out Among Opposing Sides
Newcomer Susan Guidry and former state senator Jon Johnson were elected to the New Orleans City Council yesterday, bringing the count for the all-Democratic Council to five women and two men and five white members and two African American for the majority black city.  The hotly contested District A race between Guidry and former Councilman Jay Batt ended with police monitoring intersections as supporters from the two camps yelled at each other.

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