As the representative for Louisiana's Third Congressional District, I take seriously my responsibility to communicate  with you regularly and share any current news or legislation that will impact us in south Louisiana.

Periodically I send out newsletters and e-newsletters about issues that affect Louisana. You can read past issues below.  To subscribe to my e-newsletter, "The Word from Washington," please click here. 

Newsletters

June 2008           GI Bill Update (PDF)

May 2008             The College Opportunity and Affordability Act (PDF)

April 2008            The 2008 Economic Stimulus Act (PDF)

                               Health Care Update (PDF)

December 2007     Hurricane Protection and Water Projects Update (PDF) 

June 2007            Hurricane Recovery and District Update (PDF)  

May 2007             Honoring Louisiana's Veterans (PDF) 

July 2006             Getting the Job done for Louisiana's 3rd District (PDF)  

June 2006            Be Prepared: 7 Important Steps to be Prepared for the Next Hurricane (PDF)

June 2006            Special Report on Energy (PDF)

June 2005            The Future of Social Security is Now (PDF)

May 2005             Working to Protect Louisiana's Way of Life (PDF)

"The Word from Washington" E-Newsletter

2008

June 24, 2008           Morganza, Gas Prices, $5.8 Billion for Levees

May 26, 2008             Honoring Our Veterans and Troops this Memorial Day

May 22, 2008             Fighting Taxes, Farm Bill, and Possible New Business for South Louisiana

May 14, 2008             Special Update to Subscribers: Rep. Melancon Lauds Passage of Farm Bill

April 25, 2008             Help for Homeless Vets and College Students, and a Visit from the Pope

April 9, 2008               Economic Stimulus Package, Announcing Community Outreach Hours

January 11, 2008        Building on Louisiana's 2007 Victories

2007
November 13, 2007     Honoring our Brave Veterans

November 6, 2007       Melancon votes to override WRDA veto (link to video included)

October 26, 2007        Securing the Road Home Program

October 17, 2007        Healthcare for Children, Protecting Taxpayers, and Food Safety

October 9, 2007          Tackling Louisiana's Insurance Crisis, Standing up Healthcare, and more

October 2, 2007          Remembering Rita, WRDA passes Congress, and Health Insurance for Children

July 19, 2007              Special Update to Subscribers - Tackling Louisiana's Insurance Crisis

July 3, 2007                Honoring Louisiana's Veterans this Independence Day

June 27, 2007             Meeting the Road Home Shortfall and Expanding OCS Drilling in the Gulf

June 20, 2007             Balancing the Budget, NATO Meeting and Honoring Veterans Buried Abroad, and Security for Louisiana's Ports

June 6, 2007              Honoring Louisiana's veterans, Rita & Katrina recovery, Morganza to the Gulf, and more

January 23, 2007        Hurricane recovery, Morganza to the Gulf, and more

2006
December 21, 2006     Updates on offshore revenue-sharing, WRDA, and more

August 4, 2006           Updates on revenue-sharing, WRDA, and more

May 3, 2006               Congressman Melancon FEMA Perfomance Survey