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28 Dec 12
The Times-Picayune: Senate passes $60.4 billion assistance package for Hurricane Sandy
Landrieu, the chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee that handles FEMA and other disaster funding, said the bill will provide the resources states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut need to rebuild from Sandy, a surprisingly devastating late hurricane season storm.
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28 Dec 12
The Times-Picayune: Sen. Landrieu troubled by Russian ban on U.S. adoptions
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said Friday she is deeply troubled by a new Russian law banning adoptions of Russian children by American families.
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18 Dec 12
The Advocate: COLUMN: Jindal attack on Landrieu misses mark
When that became known, late in the game, Landrieu and others called on Jindal for help - and got nothing. The governor failed to lobby Republican leaders in Congress on the issue, when there was time to do so, and thus use his status as a "rising star" in the party for the state's interest.
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30 Dec 12
Landrieu: Sandy Supplemental Bill Good for U.S., Louisiana
"We owe it to everyone affected by a disaster to work together to fully fund a recovery. Today's legislation provides the robust investments needed for a strong recovery, including critical funds for the Corps of Engineers to advance flood protection projects that will benefit communities in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Isaac," Sen. Landrieu said.
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18 Dec 12
Sen. Landrieu and Rep. Richmond Statement on Avondale Progress
Sen. Landrieu and Rep. Richmond, who have been instrumental in the fight to convert the shipyard for other commercial possibilities, will soon meet with President and CEO of Huntington Ingalls, Mike Petters, to discuss the future of the facility.
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17 Dec 12
Sen. Landrieu Mourns the Passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye
The people of Louisiana are grateful for his unwavering support in the recovery effort from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and for his leadership in the building of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. He will be remembered fondly and respectfully for generations to come."
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20 Sep 12
Consequences of Ryan budget for Louisiana
Rep. Paul Ryan's budget, which the House passed earlier this year, does not work for Louisiana. It is shortsighted and wrongheaded. Instead of investing in Louisiana's middle class families, it puts tax cuts for those making more than $1 million per year in income first.
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6 Sep 12
Sen. Landrieu's Hurricane Isaac recovery efforts
Before, during and after Hurricane Isaac, Sen. Landrieu has been working to ensure that local, state and federal agencies provide a coordinated, thorough response for Louisianians impacted by the storm.
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