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CEDRIC DISCUSSES PRIORITIES FOR HURRICANE ISAAC RECOVERY WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA
Congressman Richmond discussed priorities for Hurricane Isaac recovery during President Barack Obama's visit to Louisiana after Hurricane Isaac. The President spoke with local and federal officials after he delivered a statement on the ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Isaac in LaPlace, Louisiana, Sept. 3, 2012.
CEDRIC INTRODUCES THE DREDGE ACT
Congressman Cedric Richmond (D,LA) introduced the DREDGE Act - Dredging for Restoration and Economic
Development for Global Exports. The bill would give the Army Corps of Engineers the authorization to dredge
the Mississippi River to 50 feet so that larger vessels transiting the expanded Panama Canal can access the
River. In addition, the bill creates a pilot project to promote the rebuilding of wetlands using existing sediment
dredged from the River.
CEDRIC ANNOUNCES THE 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART AWARD RECIPIENT
Congressman Cedric Richmond congratulates the 2012 Congressional Art Award recipient, Anna Koeferl.
Latest News
Rep. Richmond Responds to the Cease-fire Ending Attacks Between Israel and Hamas
Nov 28, 2012
Press Release
Rep. Richmond issued a statement in response to the cease-fire brokered with the help of the United States, ending eight days of deadly bombings and airstrikes between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Rep. Richmond Responds to BP Criminal Settlement
Nov 15, 2012
Press Release
Rep. Richmond issued a statement in response to the proposed settlement between BP and the Department of Justice which includes fines of $4.5 billion and guilty pleas to 14 criminal counts.
Rep. Richmond Responds to Latest Developments in U.S. Attorney’s Office
Nov 15, 2012
Press Release
Rep. Richmond issued a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder in response to recent news of further misconduct in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana which resulted in the demotion of First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jan Mann.
