Rep. Charles Boustany

Republican  •  7th District, Louisiana  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2005
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06/01/12
House GOP to push bill aimed at lowering healthcare costs next week

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

Source: Thehill.com
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06/01/12
Feds leave small harbors dredging for cash

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 ...

Source: MLive.com
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05/31/12
Congressman says La. must get funds

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 .

Source: theadvocate.com
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05/29/12
H-2B work visas and Louisiana companies

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.

Source: bestofneworleans.com
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05/28/12
United States: U.S. House Of Representatives Ways And Means Oversight Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Tax-Exempt Sector

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."

Source: Mondaq
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05/25/12
Congress Questions HHS’ ObamaCare Public-Relations Campaign

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 ...

Source: New American
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05/25/12
Editorial: Veterans Affairs mobile clinic blessing and a curse

“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 ...

Source: Lake Charles American Press
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05/24/12
Rep. Landry least hypocritical among Tea Party frosh

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.

Source: The INDsider
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05/24/12
Consul general of China in Houston meets with elected officials

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 ...

Source: nola.com
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05/23/12
Rep. Landry talks about the workings of U.S. Congress

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 ...

Source: Franklin Banner-Tribune
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05/23/12
Rep. Landry talks about the workings of U.S. Congress

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 ...

Source: Daily Review
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05/23/12
POLITICO Pulse: Behold the power!

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 ..

Source: Politico.com
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05/21/12
Simply put: La. members of Congress are sophomore-ish

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 ...

Source: The INDsider
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05/21/12
Unsolicited mail from La. lawmakers cost taxpayers $420,000

"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."

Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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05/21/12
Unsolicited mail from La. lawmakers cost taxpayers $420,000

"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."

Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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05/21/12
Unsolicited mail from La. lawmakers cost taxpayers $420,000

"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."

Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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05/20/12
Louisiana lawmakers spent thousands on mass mailings

"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."

Source: Shreveport Times
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05/19/12
Unsolicited mail from La. House members cost $420,000

“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.

Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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05/19/12
VA health expansion, site plans on target

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 ..

Source: theadvocate.com
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05/18/12
Boehner on health care: everything must go

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 ...

Source: MaddowBlog
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05/18/12
Boehner on health care: everything must go

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 ...

Source: MaddowBlog
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05/17/12
Boustany, Landry ready to duel

The New Iberia Republican has played coy about his future political plans, but he was apparently the only person who wasn’t sure he was going to take on incumbent U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette. Now, he’s made it official.

Source: Lake Charles American Press
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05/16/12
Boxer: BP fine money for La. to be included

Vitter is the only member of the Louisiana delegation on the conference committee. The RAMP Act provision by U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, is intended to ensure the funds for the federal Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used for dredging and ..

Source: theadvocate.com
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05/16/12
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Jeff Landry finally decides to take on Charles Boustany

LA-03: In case you missed it, GOP freshman Jeff Landry, the last member of the House who hadn't yet announced re-election plans, finally announced that he will—as long expected—run against fellow Republican Rep. Charles Boustany. Louisiana ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/16/12
Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Jeff Landry finally decides to take on Charles Boustany

LA-03: In case you missed it, GOP freshman Jeff Landry, the last member of the House who hadn't yet announced re-election plans, finally announced that he will—as long expected—run against fellow Republican Rep. Charles Boustany. Louisiana ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/15/12
5 Experts to Testify at Hearing on IRS Nonprofit Oversight

Rep. Charles Boustany called the hearing. The Louisiana Republican heads the oversight subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. Send an e-mail to Suzanne Perry.

Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy
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05/15/12
Bonuses belie congressmen’s frugality

Landry, who on Monday announced he will run against Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, in the new 3rd Congressional District, declined an interview with the station although he did release a statement touting other acts of fiscal frugality during his ...

Source: The INDsider
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05/15/12
Bonuses belie congressmen’s frugality

Landry, who on Monday announced he will run against Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette, in the new 3rd Congressional District, declined an interview with the station although he did release a statement touting other acts of fiscal frugality during his ...

Source: The INDsider
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05/15/12
Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 5/15

8:09 AM PT: LA-03: In case you missed it last night, GOP freshman Jeff Landry, the last member of the House who hadn't yet announced re-election plans, will—as long expected—run against fellow Republican Rep. Charles Boustany. Louisiana was ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/15/12
Landry will run against Boustany

U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette. During his stump speech, Landry not only took numerous swipes at Boustany, but he also touted his close ties to U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La. "There are some Republicans who claim they are conservative ...

Source: The Daily Advertiser
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