111th Congress

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USDA Releases Emergency Information for Disaster Designated Parishes
Dec 1 2010
"The Department of Agriculture declared on November 30 several parishes in Southwest Louisiana disaster areas as a result of a drought beginning on March 23, 2010 and continuing. Farmers in these areas have eight months from the date of this emergency declaration to apply for emergency loan assistance on a case-by-case basis."
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Boustany Responds to Lifting of Deepwater Moratorium
Oct 15 2010
"While the lifting of this moratorium is long overdue, the real proof will be how quickly drilling is allowed to resume."
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Boustany Urges Administration to Move Quicker to Restore Louisiana Way of Life
Aug 27 2010
"While today's re-opening of the federal fishery area off the Southwest Louisiana coast is welcome, this Administration needs to do more to help the people of the Gulf Coast," said Boustany. "The Administration's continued delay, whether with resources, re-opening federal waters to fishing or lifting the job-killing moratorium, threatens our way of life. Louisiana remains a ‘Sportsman's Paradise' with diverse habitats, and I will continue to work to ensure we maintain this important legacy."
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Boustany to Host 4th Annual Farm Day Forum to Discuss Changes for Rural Communities
Feb 1 2010
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Boustany Announces 2010 Farm Day Forum in Welsh
Jan 15 2010
Please join me for my fourth annual Farm Day Forum being held in Welsh, Louisiana. These forums have given me the opportunity to hear directly from you about the challenges facing our farming community. I remain committed to supporting our farmers and ranchers while helping to foster a vibrant rural community.
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Boustany Praises FDA Reversal on Gulf Oyster Ban
Nov 13 2009
"I am pleased with the FDA's decision to reverse their proposal to ban the summer harvesting of oysters along the Gulf Coast," said Boustany. "This ruling will protect a half-billion dollar industry responsible for 3,500 jobs along the Gulf Coast. Continued education and awareness regarding the consumption of raw oysters is the responsible thing to do."
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Boustany Meets With Rayne High School FFA Students
Jun 15 2009
"I will always continue to support agricultural education," said Boustany. "These young people represent the future of Southwest Louisiana. I am glad they chose to become involved in FFA and their community and wish them the best during the national conference."
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Boustany to Host 3rd Annual Farm Day Forum to Explore New Markets for Louisiana Ag Products
Feb 9 2009
U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr., R-Southwest Louisiana, will host the 3rd annual Farm Day Forum. This year's forum will be held on Wednesday, February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT at the Abbeville Recreational Center. Boustany will discuss implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill, potential markets for Louisiana agricultural products and a number of other issues related to the farming and ranching community.
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Boustany Announces $10.6 Million Grant for Grand Lake Shoreline Protection
Feb 3 2009
"This grant allows the Corps to rebuild a significant piece of coastline at Grand Lake, which will help stop the erosion plaguing Cameron Parish," Boustany said. "This is an exciting grant, and it demonstrates the importance of royalties from offshore oil and gas production."
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