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Louisiana native killed in line of duty -- and family -- honored on U.S. House floor

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 – A fallen soldier from Grand Prairie was honored on the floor of the U.S. House Friday. Dist. 4 U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) delivered a speech on the House floor honoring the life and service of Army Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III. He also highlighted the sacrifices of Gold Star families. Richard was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 14, 2008. “Sgt.…

Lake Area residents and Louisiana congressmen react to impeachment hearing

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Both Congressmen Clay Higgins and Mike Johnson said the hearing is too rehearsed. “If there’s a need for an investigation, you investigate, but you do so impartially without a predetermined result. Without screening and schooling your witnesses.," Higgins said. “The Democrats have been rehearsing this for weeks in the…

Reactions from Acadiana's delegation on first day of impeachment hearings

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The first day of hearings in the impeachment of President Trump is now complete. Today, the American people heard from two key witnesses who testified about their concerns about a delay in U.S. Military aid to Ukraine. Though President Trump said he isn't watching the hearings, the nation is. We spoke with Acadiana's delegation and got their reactions on the first day of…

Republicans have a plan for patient-centered health care

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OPINION — “The Republican Party will soon be known as the party of health care. You watch.” — President Donald J. Trump, March 26, 2019 There’s one thing everyone in D.C. can agree on: Our current health care system is not working, and it’s high time we modernize it. But with health care such a deeply personal issue, it’s no simple task.…

Honorary captains recognized at NSU football game

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (NSU) - Northwestern State University recognized three service members as Honorary Captains for the Nov. 9 football game, continuing the university’s tradition of honoring those who serve in the U.S. military. Saturday was Military Appreciation Night at NSU, with tributes to each branch of service. The Honorary Captains, Capt. Kimberly Crosby, Capt. Jeff…

Honorary Captains recognized

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Northwestern State University recognized three service members as Honorary Captains for the Nov. 9 football game, continuing the university’s tradition of honoring those who serve in the U.S. military. Saturday was Military Appreciation Night at NSU, with tributes to each branch of service. The Honorary Captains, Capt. Kimberly Crosby, Capt. Jeff Christensen and Master Sgt.…

Au revoir Paris Climate Accord

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Today, Members of the Western Caucus released statements applauding President Trump's formal withdraw of the Paris Climate Accord: "The Paris Climate Agreement is an unconstitutional treaty negotiated by President Obama, and the United States should never have been a part of it in the first place. Not only is it a clear violation of the Constitution, it would harm the American economy…

A Republican plan for health care

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The Republican Study Committee (RSC), the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, has released a proposal to improve healthcare in the United States.  It accomplishes this, not by giving more power to the government but by giving power back to the states and the individual.  The plan, “A Framework for Personalized, Affordable…