There’s an all too common temptation to focus on the politics and to focus on the optics, but the survivors of the flooding in Louisiana are not well served by a political discussion. They’re well served by a competent, effective, strong, coordinated government response.
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Press Secretary John Earnest
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Many areas from Louisiana up toward Missouri and into Illinois saw rainfall totals over 7 inches( with some localized amounts up to a foot) fall within 48 hours. Currently there are 21 million under a flood watch or warning from eastern Oklahoma up into Indiana, many of the rivers in these states have crested or( are) nearing crest and remain in moderate or major flood category. Many roads across this region are closed because of the flooding.
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National Weather Service
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This election has not been about Bill Cassidy, this election has been about the negative press that the President has gotten and the ability of Bill Cassidy to tie Barack Obama and( Senate Majority Leader) Harry Reid to Mary Landrieu. In this final act Saturday, the Louisiana race will test the limits of the vaunted Mary Landrieu turnout operation, particularly in Orleans Parish, which has been the family stronghold for generations. After Hurricane Katrina, Mary Landrieu operatives were vigilant about maintaining their voter data — scrubbing their voter files to make sure addresses and phone numbers were up to date after each purge of voters who had moved out of state by the Secretary of State's office. Landrieu's campaign also partnered with the Democratic Party to register scores of new voters across the state this year, focusing particularly on ushering new black voters into the party. In Saturday's election, it is hard to underestimate the importance of Landrieu's turnout operation in Orleans Parish, which encompasses the city of New Orleans.
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Pearson Cross
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Because he was in The Louisiana National Guard does not mean that my family should have to cremate and put his ashes in an urn to put him in a smaller space.
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Former Green Beret Stephen Florich
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There's no question the spill had tremendous effect on oyster production in Louisiana and Mississippi, but it's hard to say what exactly was caused by the oil and what wasn't, there's no smoking gun.
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Chris Nelson
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We've got legislation in Louisiana to protect people of faith and conscience who hold a traditional view of marriage, they might as well save their breath, because corporate America is not going to bully the governor of Louisiana.
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal
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Exposed sign and tweets from YALexposed Before that alleged doxxing attempt, he says signs were posted near campus, calling YAL a racist and misogynistic organization and exposing some of its members. Its not clear yet if the three people arrested were behind the @YALexposed Twitter handle. Peyton Lofton said hes also had previous altercations with a student, but didnt want to make anyone a target until all the facts are out. After the alleged arson attack, residents were let back in the building at 1:20 a.m.and 40 minutes later the first officer arrived on the scene. Peyton Lofton says Detective David Harris came to their dorm around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday morning and informed the two Detective David Harris was assigned to the case. They say Peyton Lofton took the burnedsign that was previously on the dooras evidence and was reviewing security footage. Its not clear if the footage Peyton Lofton reviewed helped officers arrest the three suspects. Peyton Lofton says the initial shock is wearing off and that Peyton Lofton family lives20 minutes away in case Peyton Lofton ever feels unsafe. Peyton Lofton says Peyton Lofton wont back down to people trying to spread fear. I dont want to let them win, so I plan on staying on campus and not backing down and work twice as hard i trust that Tulane Police will handle the problem ; Im not nave and still aware of the danger and trying to be as safe as possible. LOUISIANA FIREFIGHTER SAVES PREGNANT WOMAN FROM BURNING VEHICLE : GOD HAS SOMETHING MAJOR FOR YOU ! Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative advocacygroup Turning Point USA, tweeted about the incident. Kirk told Fox its a sick and sad day that someone would attemptan arson attack on another because of their beliefs.
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Peyton Lofton
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***(C)(P) MY REGGAE WAS CREATED TO TEACH THE MESSAGE OF TRUTH TO THE PEOPLE , ESPECIALLY THE YOUTHS. JAMAICAN YOUTHS AND OTHERS ALL OVER THE WORLD FACE A MOST DAUNTING AND DOUBTING FUTURE BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT KNOW THE TRUE HISTORY FROM WHICH THEY CAME. BLACK PEOPLE HAVE BEEN MIS -EDUCATED FOR YEARS. HOW MANY BLACK YOUTHS TODAY IN AMERICA KNOW ABOUT THE 1811-SLAVE REVOLT IN THE LOUISIANA -MANCHAR SWAMP? HOW MANY KNEW THAT -CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS- DID NOT DISCOVER AMERICA? HOW MANY YOUTHS IN JAMAICA KNEW THAT COLUMBUS DID NOT DISCOVER JAMAICA? AND WHAT ABOUT THE SLAVE REBELLION IN MORANT BAY? IF WE LOSE OUR HISTORY, WE LOSE OURSELVES AND IDENTITY AS A PEOPLE. MY REGGAE TEACHES THE PEOPLE.
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RAS CARDO REGGAE
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As I prepare to sign this bill, I call on the overwhelming bipartisan majority of legislators who voted for it to join me in continuing to build a better Louisiana that cares for the least among us and provides more opportunity for everyone.
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John Bel Edwards
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Southwestern Louisiana could get 15-20 inches of rain from Harvey. Flash floods warnings went into effect through Thursday as areas along the coast faced tropical storm warnings. Flooding has already taken over localized streets since Sunday, The Weather Channel reported. An emergency response official in a coastal Louisiana parish said the threat of flooding from Harvey's torrential rains could be new ground for us. Harvey has been blamed for at least five confirmed deaths, including a woman killed Monday in the town of Porter, northeast of Houston, when a large oak tree dislodged by heavy rains toppled onto her trailer home. In addition, a Houston television station reported Monday that six family members were believed to have drowned when their van was swept away by floodwaters. The KHOU report was attributed to three family members the station did not identify. No bodies have been recovered. The flooding was so widespread that the levels of city waterways have either equaled or surpassed those of Tropical Storm Allison from 2001, and no major highway has been spared some overflow.The city's normally bustling business district was virtually deserted Monday, with emergency vehicles making up most of the traffic. Most businesses were closed. In Louisiana, Danny Lavergne, director of Cameron Parish's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said approximately 30 roads in the parish were covered with water but remained passable by Monday morning. It's far from being over.
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Danny Lavergne
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