"U.S. House Republicans agreed Thursday to a one-year ban on members requesting special projects for their districts -- known as earmarks -- a move that could have a significant financial impact for Louisiana with its Republican-laden House delegation." Read more...

"The [Coastal Conservation Association] also named U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, as its Conservationist of the Year." Read more...

"Americans have rejected health care proposals advanced in the House and Senate because they will not lower costs. It is my experience working in a public hospital that when costs are out of control, access to quality care suffers. This is also the experience of Britain's National Health Service and Health Canada. Unless costs are lowered, it is impossible to provide universal access to quality care without bankrupting the country. To lower costs, empower patients." Read more...