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November 2009
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May 2008
- (November 20, 2009) Scalise to Tour New Slidell City Hall with Mayor Ben Morris
- (November 18, 2009) Scalise Pushing Flood Protection Projects at Committee Hearing on Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)
- (November 17, 2009) Fraudulent Stimulus Jobs Claims by White House
- (November 13, 2009) Scalise: FDA’s Proposed Oyster Regulation is Recalled
- (November 13, 2009) Scalise Congratulates Louisiana Small Business Development Center on Nomination for Excellence and Innovation Award
- (November 12, 2009) Scalise Urges Swift Federal Approval of $5 Million to Assist Victims of Toxic Chinese Drywall
- (November 7, 2009) Scalise Statement on the Government Takeover of Health Care Bill Passage
- (November 6, 2009) Scalise Introduces Amendment Requiring FDA to Answer to Congress on proposed Oyster Ban
- (November 5, 2009) Scalise Disaster Bill Provisions Included In Final Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Bill
- (November 5, 2009) Scalise Praises Saints and NFL for Commitment to Louisiana’s Recovery at Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing
- (November 4, 2009) Scalise and Colleagues Introduce Amendment to Force Members of Congress to Join the Government Plan
October 2009
- (October 30, 2009) Scalise Expresses Need for Urgency with Toxic Chinese Drywall Investigation
- (October 29, 2009) Scalise on the passing of former Governor Dave Treen
- (October 28, 2009) Scalise Plays in Longest Yard Football Classic for Charity
- (October 27, 2009) Scalise to Meet with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
- (October 21, 2009) Scalise Works to Protect Louisiana Jobs from Radical Environmental Policies
- (October 13, 2009) Scalise to Host Town Hall Meeting in Slidell
- (October 12, 2009) Scalise Asks President Obama to Spend More Time in Southeast Louisiana
- (October 8, 2009) Scalise Named “Taxpayer Hero” by Taxpayer Watchdog Group
September 2009
- (September 29, 2009) Scalise Testimony for Disaster Recovery Logjam Congressional Hearing
- (September 29, 2009) Scalise Urging Federal, State Cooperation to Assist Victims of Toxic Chinese Drywall
- (September 25, 2009) Scalise Welcomes President Obama’s Recognition of Iran as a Nuclear Threat
- (September 23, 2009) Scalise on HR 3200: “The American people deserve better!”
- (September 17, 2009) Scalise Introduces Bill to “Sack” the Czars
- (September 15, 2009) Scalise to Host Academy Day
- (September 11, 2009) Scalise Applauds Census Bureau for Cutting Ties with ACORN, Calls on all Federal Agencies to Follow Suit
- (September 10, 2009) Scalise Sends Second Letter to President Obama Accepting Invitation to Discuss Health Care Reform
- (September 10, 2009) Scalise Presses for Answers on Toxic Chinese Drywall
- (September 8, 2009) Scalise Announces Permit for HWY 1088 at I-12
August 2009
- (August 28, 2009) Scalise: New Location for St. Tammany Parish Health Care Town Hall
- (August 27, 2009) Scalise Bill to Improve FEMA Disaster Recovery
- (August 20, 2009) Health Care Reform Bills Online
- (August 18, 2009) Scalise Hosts Crime and Corruption Forum Tomorrow
- (August 6, 2009) Scalise Applauds Creation of New FEMA Panel that will Speed up Unresolved Recovery Projects
- (August 5, 2009) Scalise Comments on Jefferson Guilty Verdicts
July 2009
- (July 31, 2009) Scalise RSVPs to President Obama’s Invitation to Discuss Government Takeover of Health Care President Obama invites members of Congress to “come over and go line-by-line”
- (July 28, 2009) Scalise: $4.7 Million for Law Enforcement in Southeast Louisiana
- (July 14, 2009) Government Takeover of Health Care Introduced Today
- (July 13, 2009) Scalise Working for Strongest Flood Protection, Option 2 and “Pump to the River"
- (July 10, 2009) Scalise: Pushing for Answers on the Stanford Ponzi Scheme
- (July 8, 2009) Scalise Statement for Ribbon Cutting of East Bound Twin Spans
- (July 8, 2009) Scalise Encourages Public Comment on Corps of Engineers’ Hurricane and Flood Protection Proposals
June 2009
- (June 26, 2009) Scalise Strongly Opposes “Cap and Trade” Energy Tax
- (June 25, 2009) LSU Alum Scalise Congratulates the Tigers’ CWS Victory
- (June 24, 2009) Scalise to Lead OCS Tour with Members of Congress
- (June 18, 2009) Scalise Meets with FEMA Administrator Fugate to Resolve Funding Backlog
- (June 17, 2009) Scalise Works to Drain Lockage Tax from President’s Budget
- (June 16, 2009) Scalise Opposes $4 Billion Cut in Troop Funding
- (June 16, 2009) Scalise Reiterates Support in U.S. Senate for Most Effective Hurricane, Flood Protection Option
- (June 9, 2009) Congressmen Scalise, Cao and Mica Ask IG to Assess Katrina & Rita Backlog
- (June 2, 2009) Five Scalise Service Academy Nominees Receive Appointments
- (June 1, 2009) Congressmen Scalise, Cao and Mica Push to Free Up FEMA Funding Backlog
May 2009
- (May 19, 2009) Scalise Congratulates NFL for choosing New Orleans for 2013 Super Bowl
- (May 15, 2009) Scalise, Vitter gather Corps, State and Parish officials to hash out I-12 at 1088 delays
- (May 15, 2009) Scalise to Give Commencement Speech at Southeastern Louisiana University – May 16
- (May 13, 2009) Scalise Announces Mobile Office Hours for Washington Parish, May 28
- (May 13, 2009) Scalise Announces $51,926 for SLU and Dillard for Costs from Hurricane Gustav
- (May 8, 2009) Scalise Includes His Language to Give Immediate Revenue Sharing and Restore Coast in Republican Comprehensive Energy Bill Introduced This Week
April 2009
- (April 28, 2009) Scalise Gives Letter Grade for President’s First 100 Days: “L” for Liberal
- (April 27, 2009) Scalise Supports U.S. Attorney Jim Letten: Urges White House Support
- (April 24, 2009) Scalise is Honorary Chair for East St. Tammany Relay for Life
- (April 23, 2009) Cap and Trade will cost American Families thousands of dollars in new taxes and millions of jobs
- (April 21, 2009) Scalise a Panelist at Motion Picture Industry Symposium
- (April 20, 2009) Scalise Announces 2009 Congressional Art Competition
- (April 17, 2009) Scalise: EPA Proposal is Power Grab by Administration to pass Energy Tax
- (April 15, 2009) Scalise to Speak at 3 Taxpayer Tea Parties in 1st Congressional
- (April 13, 2009) Scalise Commends U.S. Navy and Capt. Richard Phillips
- (April 2, 2009) Energy bill called bad for state
March 2009
- (March 31, 2009) Scalise Receives the “Spirit of Enterprise” Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- (March 30, 2009) Scalise Announces Long Awaited FEMA Loan Forgiveness Regulations
- (March 19, 2009) Scalise Fights to Preserve Veterans’ Health Care
- (March 18, 2009) Scalise: Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sale to Provide Critical Revenues for Coastal Restoration
- (March 12, 2009) Scalise Announces Community Office Hours for Washington Parish, March 25
- (March 12, 2009) Scalise Selected to Join Second Amendment Task Force
- (March 11, 2009) Scalise: UN Secretary General Says Nuclear is a Renewable Source of Energy
- (March 10, 2009) Scalise: Taking Away Secret Ballot is Un-American
- (March 10, 2009) Scalise Stresses Importance of Washington Parish Veterans’ Clinic, Urges VA to Act Quickly
- (March 7, 2009) Scalise to Host Kids Expo Saturday, March 7
- (March 5, 2009) Scalise Thanks DHS Sec. Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Nominee Craig Fugate for Visiting New Orleans Region
- (March 5, 2009) Scalise Co-sponsors Bipartisan Bill to include Wind Coverage in NFIP
- (March 3, 2009) Scalise: La Film Industry Shining Star in State’s Economy
February 2009
- (February 26, 2009) Scalise says Proposed Budget is a Job Killer that Mushrooms National Debt
- (February 25, 2009) Scalise says FEMA Delays are Unacceptable
- (February 24, 2009) Scalise Releases Statement Regarding President Obama's Speech to Joint Session of Congress
- (February 11, 2009) Scalise: $36,846 for St. Tammany Parish Fire District #10 in Sun
- (February 6, 2009) Scalise Follows up with President Obama on New Orleans Region Visit
- (February 5, 2009) Scalise Gets Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Assignments
January 2009
- (January 28, 2009) Scalise Amendment Strikes Funding for Contraceptives and Abortion Industry from Stimulus Package
- (January 28, 2009) Scalise: Tax Cuts Needed Instead of Increased Spending for Economic Stimulus
- (January 27, 2009) Statement on Meeting with President Obama
- (January 23, 2009) Military Fellow Joins Scalise Staff in DC
- (January 23, 2009) Scalise Applauds “Benjamin Button” for 13 Oscar Nominations
- (January 22, 2009) Scalise: Tax Cuts Needed for Economic Stimulus
- (January 15, 2009) Scalise Placed on Powerful Energy and Commerce Committee
- (January 14, 2009) Scalise: No Taxpayer-Funded Benefits for Illegal Aliens
- (January 9, 2009) Scalise to Tour and Visit St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Monday, January 12
- (January 9, 2009) Scalise Appointed to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- (January 8, 2009) Scalise Named Assistant Republican Whip
- (January 6, 2009) Scalise: $129.7 Million for Local Hospitals
- (January 5, 2009) Scalise Urges HHS to Release Funds for Local Hospitals
December 2008
- (December 22, 2008) Scalise Provides Local Students with Tickets for Obama Inauguration
- (December 16, 2008) Scalise Urges White House to Sign Pension Relief Bill
- (December 11, 2008) Scalise Works to get Pension Relief for Seniors
- (December 10, 2008) Scalise Congratulates Imagination Movers
- (December 8, 2008) Congressman Scalise Congratulates Cao, Fleming
- (December 5, 2008) Scalise: $1 Million for Jefferson Parish Head Start Projects
- (December 3, 2008) Scalise: More Than $17 Million for Louisiana Schools, Hospital, Parks and Communities
- (December 2, 2008) Metairie Artist Chosen to Design White House Christmas Ornament
November 2008
- (November 25, 2008) Scalise Statement on VA Hospital Announcement
- (November 25, 2008) Scalise: Federal Government to Pay 90% of Gustav Recovery
- (November 21, 2008) Scalise Congratulates Lacombe and New Orleans Hospitals for National Recognition
- (November 19, 2008) Scalise: More than $8 Million in Recovery Funding for Louisiana
- (November 19, 2008) Scalise: $7.5 Million approved for Louisiana Workforce
- (November 14, 2008) Scalise: $119,700 to Hammond Fire Department
October 2008
- (October 10, 2008) Scalise: St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes Eligible for Ike Assistance
- (October 8, 2008) Local WWII veteran's tragedy has bright ending
- (October 8, 2008) Scalise: NRA, New Orleans to settle suit over Katrina gun seizures
September 2008
- (September 29, 2008) ECONOMIC RESCUE ALTERNATIVE PLAN
- (September 29, 2008) Scalise Votes No on Wall Street Bailout Bill
- (September 25, 2008) Scalise Helps Secure American Energy Development
- (September 19, 2008) Scalise Introduces Veterans Healthcare Bill
- (September 18, 2008) Scalise: St. Tammany Parish Eligible for Additional FEMA Public Assistance
- (September 18, 2008) Scalise to Present Veteran with Replaced Medals during Academy Day
- (September 17, 2008) Congressman Scalise named RSC Communicator of the Week
- (September 16, 2008) Scalise: Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes Eligible for Public Assistance
- (September 16, 2008) Scalise: OPEC Could not have Drafted a Better Bill
- (September 12, 2008) Scalise to Host Academy Day
- (September 11, 2008) Scalise Receives 'Thank You' Letter from Gov. Sarah Palin
- (September 11, 2008) Scalise: LA Delegation Urges USDA for Agriculture Assistance
- (September 6, 2008) Scalise Announces Tax Relief for Gustav Victims
- (September 5, 2008) Scalise Announces $3 Million for Damaged Roads and Bridges
- (September 4, 2008) Scalise Gets Response from FEMA
- (September 3, 2008) Scalise Urges FEMA to Include St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes in Disaster Declaration
- (September 2, 2008) Scalise: LA Congressional Delegation Urges White House for Major Disaster Declaration
- (September 2, 2008) Scalise to Tour Gustav Impacted Areas
August 2008
- (August 29, 2008) Scalise: Louisiana Declared Emergency, Federal Funds Authorized
- (August 28, 2008) Tropical Storm Gustav Preparation: Important numbers and websites
- (August 27, 2008) Preparing for Hurricane Season
- (August 26, 2008) Harahan Financial Institution to receive more than $1 Million Award for Community Development
- (August 26, 2008) Scalise Announces $28,240 to St. Tammany and Jefferson Parishes
- (August 20, 2008) Scalise: American Energy Tour: Part II - Schedule for August 25 - 26
- (August 18, 2008) Scalise: Almost $2 Million for Rural Development in Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes
- (August 15, 2008) Scalise, Boustany to Host American Energy Tour: Part II in New Orleans
- (August 13, 2008) Still More to be Done on Katrina Relief
- (August 12, 2008) Scalise Asks Corps of Engineers for Answers on Hwy 3241
- (August 7, 2008) Scalise Protests Congressional Vacation
- (August 6, 2008) Scalise Returns to Washington: Demands Congress to End Vacation and Vote on Energy
- (August 6, 2008) ENERGY TOWN HALL MEETING IN MANDEVILLE
- (August 1, 2008) Scalise to Host Energy Town Hall Meeting
July 2008
- (July 31, 2008) Scalise Urges House Leadership to Support Recovery Funding
- (July 28, 2008) Scalise: $100,000 for Hammond Organization to Combat Youth Drug Abuse
- (July 23, 2008) Scalise Announces more than $12 Million from FEMA for Hurricane Recovery Louisiana Health Plan also awarded more than $1 million for health insurance to residents who cannot get conventional health coverage because of their health status
- (July 22, 2008) Scalise: American Energy Tour
- (July 14, 2008) Scalise: Bush Lifts Ban on OCS Drilling
- (July 10, 2008) Scalise: $2.4 Million to Jefferson Parish Schools for Hurricane Recovery
- (July 10, 2008) Scalise to Participate in American Energy Tour
- (July 9, 2008) Scalise Introduces GAS Act to Lower Gas Prices
June 2008
- (June 30, 2008) Scalise, Vitter Announce $757,000 Grant to Louisiana for Victims of Crime
- (June 27, 2008) Scalise: VA to open Outpatient Clinic in Bogalusa
- (June 20, 2008) Scalise: $350,000 for Louisiana to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws
- (June 19, 2008) Supplemental Appropriations Includes Money for Hurricane Recovery Project
- (June 5, 2008) Scalise Says Stronger Penalties for Child Sex Criminals are Needed
- (June 4, 2008) Scalise: $35,127 for Southeastern Louisiana University
- (June 4, 2008) National D-Day Remembrance Day
May 2008
- (May 22, 2008) Scalise: Covington Company Receives Trade Award in Oval Office It Straps On, Inc. of Covington received an “E” Award for Exports
- (May 21, 2008) Scalise, House Republicans Unveil Energy Plan, Real Solutions for American Families
- (May 16, 2008) Scalise Signs on to Cosponsor Legislation Bills include legislation to cut taxes, protect unborn life, and defend 2nd Amendment Rights
- (May 14, 2008) Congressman Scalise Appointed to Natural Resources and Veterans Committees
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