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Johnson, La. Republicans receive A-plus rating on Pro-Life scorecard

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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) earned an A-plus rating on the 2021 Susan B. Anthony Lists’ annual National Pro-Life Scorecard, according to an announcement from the organization on Wednesday. According to the Susan B. Anthony List, the scorecard took into account votes and actions by members of Congress during the first session of the 117th Congress. Johnson’s scorecard cited his votes…

GOP lawmakers demand FBI detail efforts to rein in secret surveillance warrants

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Two Republican congressmen are demanding that FBI Director Christopher A. Wray provide details on efforts to rein in the bureau’s use of warrants to spy on Americans that are approved by a secretive federal court. In a letter sent Thursday, Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana asked Mr. Wray if the FBI has located a…

Biden, Dems' disastrous first year – Americans suffering and they want change

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Thursday marks a full year of unified Democrat Party control of Washington, and it is difficult to imagine how President Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats could have performed worse.    As a result of their abysmal record, the American people are suffering and the Democrats are facing a once-in-a-generation political crisis of their own…

Johnson Earns A+ Rating for 2021 on the Susan B. Anthony List’s Annual National Pro-Life Scorecard

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United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) earned an A+ rating on the 2021 Susan B. Anthony List’s annual National Pro-Life Scorecard the organization announced today. “In a political environment that was so hostile to the sanctity of human life in 2021, I’m encouraged to see so many of my colleagues still standing strong with us for unborn children,”…

House Republican Conference: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Highlights From The Republican Roundtable On Law and Order

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Tomorrow marks one year of America under Far Left Democrat rule. Over the past few years, Democrats across the country have adopted policies that have weakened our police department, our border, and our nation. The results are tragic: a deadly crime wave, a worsening drug addiction epidemic, and a historic border crisis. That is why Leader Kevin McCarthy along with Representatives Pete…

Supreme Court blocks policy creating COVID-19 vaccine requirements for U.S. businesses

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for large businesses but said a similar one may continue while challenges to the rules move through lower courts. The vote was 6-3 against the large business mandate and 5-4 i favor of a similar mandate for health care workers. Only health care workers at facilities that receive federal money…

FAA gives $500,000 grant to SUSLA aimed at filling more aviation jobs

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Southern University at Shreveport is getting a $500,000 infusion aimed at helping generate interest and preparing students to pursue careers in aviation maintenance as part of a federal push to shore up a shortage of workers in the field. Rep. Mike Johnson announced the grant from the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday. “It’s imperative that we have a dynamic workforce…

Education Secretary Cardona facing calls to resign after email shows he solicited controversial NSBA letter

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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is facing calls to resign after it was revealed Tuesday that, according to a National School Boards Association official, he had solicited the controversial letter from the NSBA last year that compared protesting parents to domestic terrorists.  The NSBA's Oct. 22 letter, which it has since apologized for, called for federal…

Barksdale, Fort Polk score big budget wins in the U.S. House passed defense spending bill

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Louisiana military installations led by Barksdale Air Force Base and Fort Polk are set to secure about $1 billion in construction funding in the defense spending bill passed by the U.S. House this week that also includes a 2.7% raise for all service members. "When it was all said and done Louisiana has more military construction dollars than anywhere else in the world," said U.S. Rep.…