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In-state political issues have been taking center stage, but as Congress recesses for Independence Day, let’s check in on Louisiana’s delegation to Washington, D.C.
Congressman Steve Scalise remains hospitalized as he recovers from being shot at baseball practice June 14th, but he is out of the ICU. We wish him well.
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing examining how excessive litigation is draining taxpayer resources and preventing the Department of the Interior (DOI) from fulfilling its core statutory functions and responsibilities.
Dozens of House lawmakers from both parties have proposed a resolution that calls on the government to recognize July 12 as a National Day of Civility, and says people are becoming so mean that the U.S. should consider civility training in schools.
Alana Wilson gave blood Thursday for the first time in her life.
The shooting earlier this month of Rep. Steve Scalise was enough to spur the Republican National Committee staffer to put aside her fear and donate a pint of blood.
Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.), co-president of the freshman class of the 115th Congress, recommended that Congress and the general public learn how to “disagree better” in political discourse but said the media often does not cover the acts of civility between House members.
Today, Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL) joined with Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) to announce bipartisan legislation establishing July 12th as a National Day of Civility. In addition to announcing this legislation, Crist and Johnson are distributing wristbands that read "Practice the GOLDEN RULE every day!" to remind all members of the House and