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Senator Cassidy calls for Congressional action on rising NFIP premiums nationwide

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 5, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting rising National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) premiums in Louisiana and across the country. He called on Congress to take action to make the NFIP affordable again and address Risk Rating 2.0. This is the fifth installment of a series of Senate floor speeches Cassidy is using to focus attention on flood insurance costs.

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Central Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Central Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Concordia Parish in week ending July 27?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Beauregard Parish in week ending July 27?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending July 27?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Concordia Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 27

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 27

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending July 27?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending July 27?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S Senators introduce resolution recognizing Edmundo González as Venezuela's President-Elect

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) have introduced a resolution recognizing Edmundo González Urrutia as the President-elect of Venezuela. This year's presidential election in Venezuela was seen as a significant moment, with Venezuelans voting amid ongoing challenges from the Maduro regime.

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Cassidy announces $4.6 million for Louisiana flood protection

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that New Orleans and Calcasieu Parish will receive $4,574,736.35 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood protection and emergency preparedness.

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Cassidy supports decision against granting Vietnam market economy status

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has expressed approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision not to grant market economy status to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This decision follows a letter from Cassidy urging the administration to protect American industries, including Louisiana shrimpers and catfish farmers, as well as national interests.

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Senate passes resolution condemning attempted assassination of former President Trump

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

On August 2, 2024, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Barrasso (R-WY), along with 89 colleagues, condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump on July 13, 2024. The resolution also honors Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family at the rally, as well as David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were critically injured.

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Lawmakers praise DOJ lawsuit against TikTok over alleged children's privacy violations

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Ed Markey (D-MA), along with U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Kathy Castor (D-FL-15), issued a statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice’s complaint against TikTok for potential violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Federal Trade Commission’s 2019 settlement with TikTok for COPPA violations.

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Senate Republicans criticize Biden-Harris Administration over delayed arms shipments to Israel

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and 46 of their Senate Republican colleagues are protesting the Biden-Harris administration’s partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease accommodating Iran, stop jeopardizing the lives of American servicemembers, and deliver necessary weapons systems to Israel.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending July 27

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Beauregard Parish in week ending July 27

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Avoyelles Parish in week ending July 27?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 27

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy announces $1.3 million for Cameron Parish in Hurricane Laura relief

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that Cameron Parish will receive $1,281,177.90 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the permanent restoration of Creole Park following Hurricane Laura.