Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Charles Boustany [R, LA-7]

House GOP to push bill aimed at lowering healthcare costs next week

2012-06-01T14:33:12Z

said this language is important for jobs and innovation in the medical device industry. And finally, the bill includes a proposal from Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.) that allows people to access unused medical savings account balances. Boustany has said the

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Feds leave small harbors dredging for cash

2012-06-01T08:56:45Z

Congress Wrangles as Channels Silt Bills introduced by U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-La., would require the total amount available for annual spending by the trust fund to be equal to trust fund tax receipts ...

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Congressman says La. must get funds

2012-05-31T00:58:20Z

The RESTORE Act is included in language in both the House and Senate bill versions, but the RAMP Act sponsored by U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, is only in the U.S. House bill. The RAMP Act is intended to ensure the funds for the federal Harbor .

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H-2B work visas and Louisiana companies

2012-05-29T15:48:20Z

The Labor Department is appealing. Elsewhere, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, and others have been able to forestall similar rules in the past by threatening to pull funding from the Labor Department. Such options are now limited.

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United States: U.S. House Of Representatives Ways And Means Oversight Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Tax-Exempt Sector

2012-05-28T08:25:42Z

U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) asked about the time and staff ... and 501(r), respectively). Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) posed the question to all witnesses whether it would be a good idea to "disaggregate the tax-exempt sector."

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Congress Questions HHS’ ObamaCare Public-Relations Campaign

2012-05-25T16:28:52Z

Of course, the HHS was one agency that did not comply with the senators’ requests. Another congressional member, Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.), wrote the HHS Secretary on Tuesday demanding that she disclose all information on contracts for polling ...

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Editorial: Veterans Affairs mobile clinic blessing and a curse

2012-05-25T06:13:15Z

“The Mobile Clinic wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of (Seventh District) Congressman (Charles) Boustany,” said W.B. Williamson American Legion Post 1 Commander Jim Jackson. “He has continually made our case for a clinic ...

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Rep. Landry least hypocritical among Tea Party frosh

2012-05-24T13:16:47Z

Landry joined on as a sponsor of the bill in March, as did his opponent this fall, Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, who co-signed five days after Landry. The Tea Party freshmen: From Earl Grey to Da Hong Pao.

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Consul general of China in Houston meets with elected officials

2012-05-24T01:49:35Z

Mary Landrieu, U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany Jr., and Chinese-American community representatives. It was her first visit to the city and state since assuming the position in August. In partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors ...

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Rep. Landry talks about the workings of U.S. Congress

2012-05-23T14:51:02Z

But due to the loss of a congressional seat following redistricting last year, he faces an unusual situation; there will be two incumbents vying for the same seat — Landry and District 7 Rep. Charles Boustany (R-Lafayette). Landry opened with a ...

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Rep. Landry talks about the workings of U.S. Congress

2012-05-23T11:16:17Z

POLITICO Pulse: Behold the power!

2012-05-23T09:50:23Z

TOUGH DISTRICT PITS HOCHUL AGAINST HEALTH REFORM — Rep. Kathy Hochul was the pride of the Democratic ... hired to do and the amount of the contracts. Oversight Chairman Charles Boustany wants the details by June 1. The letter to HHS Secretary Sebelius ..

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Simply put: La. members of Congress are sophomore-ish

2012-05-21T11:25:48Z

Cedric Richmon (10.1/449), Rep. Steve Scalise (10.8/392), Sen. Mary Landrieu (10.8/388), Rep. Charles Boustany (11.2/327) and Sen. David Vitter (11.4/289). Here’s some perspective via the Sunlight Foundation’s report: By comparison, the U.S ...

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Unsolicited mail from La. lawmakers cost taxpayers $420,000

2012-05-21T08:41:10Z

"The frank is an important tool for open and two-way communication between me and my office with people in South Louisiana," said Rep. Charles Boustany, R-7th District. "It is a privilege that should not be taken for granted or abused."

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Unsolicited mail from La. lawmakers cost taxpayers $420,000

2012-05-21T06:10:51Z

Unsolicited mail from La. lawmakers cost taxpayers $420,000

2012-05-21T02:57:34Z

Louisiana lawmakers spent thousands on mass mailings

2012-05-20T02:51:36Z

Unsolicited mail from La. House members cost $420,000

2012-05-19T11:49:39Z

“The frank is an important tool for open and two-way communication between me and my office with people in South Louisiana,’’ said Rep. Charles Boustany (R-7th District). “It is a privilege that should not be taken for granted or abused.

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VA health expansion, site plans on target

2012-05-19T00:58:15Z

according to an update from the VA released by U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany’s office this week. In March, VA officials said errors discovered in paperwork related to the site selection process set back plans for an expanded clinic in Lafayette and a new ..

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Boehner on health care: everything must go

2012-05-18T11:22:12Z

No one seems to remember this, but in September 2009, Louisiana Rep. Charles Boustany (R), the Republican who delivered the official GOP response to President Obama's speech on health care reform, made an interesting declaration, telling MSNBC ...

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