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Veteran Teacher's Brutaly Honest Resignation Video [Opinion]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:27 +0000

I am afraid teachers of this caliber are slowly going the way of the dinosaur. It is we the people that are allowing this to happen and we should be very ashamed.

Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany At Heart Of Questioning In IRS Investigation

Brandon Comeaux — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:49 +0000

Ousted acting IRS chief Steven Miller testified on Friday before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee about the scandal involving the agency, which admitted to targeting conservative, TEA Party and religious groups for audits.

La. Congressman John Fleming Wants To "Audit The IRS"

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:51:21 +0000

With the IRS admitting to targeting conservative groups for audits, and now the subsequent stepping down of acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Steven Miller, Minden Congressman Dr. John Fleming (R) says it's now time to audit the IRS.

Shorten The Yellow Light – Raise The Revenue, Are Traffic Signals Manipulated For Money?

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:16 +0000

An adjustment of just half a second in the length of a yellow caution light could result in the doubling of red light camera revenue. Could this be happening in Lafayette Parish?

Crowley Representative's Tax Bill Fails As La. Budget Debate Continues

Brandon Comeaux — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:57:56 +0000

Several bills have advanced through the La. House and Means Committee to the La. House floor that limit the amount of tax breaks Louisiana doles out.

Amendments To La. Budget Bill Rejected

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:49:44 +0000

Lawmakers have rejected amendments made in the La. House Appropriations Committee that stripped almost $500-million in one-time money from the proposed budget.

Member Of Rallying Group Calls La. Gov. Bobby Jindal "The Brown Devil," LAGOP Demanding Apology

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:53:55 +0000

A rally was held on the La. State Capitol on Tuesday urging Louisiana to accept the expansion of Obamacare by accepting the Medicaid money that comes along with it, something Gov. Bobby Jindal has been opposing.

Is This Advertisement Racist? [Opinion]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:51:23 +0000

The further reaching effect of this advertisement is not about selling toothpaste. It has stirred a whole new debate on racism. Is it racist to suggest that people of the Caucasian race are not good dancers? I watch Dancing with the Stars and I see white folks doing just fine so my simple mind tells me this is simply a lighthearted poke at a not that important stereotype.

La. House Passes Bill To Block Federal Government From Placing Ban On Semi-Automatic Weapons

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:47:09 +0000

Rep. Jim Morris' bill, which seeks to be "a hurdle" that blocks the federal government form placing a ban on semi-automatic weapons or having large capacity magazines in Louisiana, is now headed to the La. Senate for committee review.

U.S. Chopper Down Near North Korean Border

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:01:37 +0000

A United States military aircraft makes a hard landing near the border with North Korea. All aboard survived what is being called officially a "hard landing".

What's More Important To Lawmakers – Tax Reform Or The La. Budget?

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:10:30 +0000

Now that La. Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has scrapped his tax swap plan, instead leaving it up to legislators to figure out how to handle getting rid of the personal income tax, what's next?

Election Night In Acadiana

Brandon Comeaux — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:01:19 +0000

See complete election results.

Boustany to Host Town Hall Meeting Tonight

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:02:55 +0000

Louisiana US Rep Charles Boustany will host a town hall meeting tonight at the Clifton Cheniere Center at 6:00. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend.

5 Incredible Ways The Government Has Wasted Your Money

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:02:55 +0000

As April 15th rolls around sooner than most of us realize it is time for we the people to get an idea of where our money goes. Everyone assume the position this is going to hurt.

History Channel's Satan From 'The Bible' Looks A Lot Like Barack Obama

Michael Scott — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:05:10 +0000

The History Channel‘s recent episode of the hit show “The Bible“ introduced Satan looking a lot like President Barack Obama. Could this be a mere coincidence, or could it be intentional?

Retire The Penny – What Do You Think About It?

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:02:30 +0000

Is the penny about to go away? How much money could you make by melting your pennies down? Better read this before you fire up the furnace or you could be in a lot of trouble.

Marco Rubio Takes Awkward Water Break During Republican Response to State of Union Address [Video]

Jude Walker — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:56:39 +0000

Florida Senator Marco Rubio delivered the Republican response to President Obama’s State of the Union address last night. It lasted about 15 minutes, and apparently all that talking left him with a good ole case of the cotton mouth. Right in the middle of his speech he leaned over and took a swig of water. [...]

White House Petitioned To Make Day After Super Bowl A National Holiday

Joe Student — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:38:22 +0000

The red-blooded Americans of 4for4.com Fantasy Football are true public servants. These dedicated football junkies hope fellow U.S. citizens will rally behind them and sign a petition at WhiteHouse.gov asking the Obama Administration to declare the Monday following Super Bowl Sunday a national holiday.

Did Beyonce Lip Sync 'The Star Spangled Banner' at the Inauguration?

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:06:30 +0000

Rumor has it that Beyonce mouthed the words to a pre-recorded studio version of "The Star-Spangled Banner." during the Inauguration yesterday.

Why Barack Obama's Healthcare Plan Owes You A Beer

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:02:13 +0000

Here is why I believe the Presidents Affordable Healthcare Act should mean beer for every American. Even those who can't afford a beer. It's his plan but our interpretation.