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Cao health care bill vote surprises reader

Tue Nov 10, 2009, 11:03 AM CST

Sunday morning I woke up to the news that Republican Congressman Joseph Cao voted for the House health care bill. My first reaction was shock followed by disappointment.

LETTER: Reader: Keep Civic Center in Town of Sorrento

Thu Nov 05, 2009, 06:08 PM CST

I would like to inform the citizens of Ascension Parish about a travesty that is about to take place.

LETTER: For the kids?

Tue Nov 03, 2009, 03:34 PM CST

It’s for the kids. This seemed to be the battle cry of most of our elected officials when the issue of purchasing Lamar-Dixon came up.

LETTER: Health Care Reform Bill questions

Tue Nov 03, 2009, 03:32 PM CST

There is a massive 2,000 page bill working through Congress right now, the purpose of which is to “reform” health care in America.

LETTER: Parish is getting planning and zoning right

Tue Nov 03, 2009, 03:31 PM CST

Our parish President and Council need to be commended for putting together a professional staff in Planning and Zoning.

LETTER: Reader proud of Spartan achievements

Thu Oct 29, 2009, 06:02 PM CDT

It's great to be a Spartan. The last two weeks have been so positive for East Ascension High School in the heart of Ascension Parish.

LETTER: Candidate takes on hate crime

Tue Oct 27, 2009, 11:23 AM CDT

Hate crimes legislation highlights what is wrong in Washington, D.C.

LETTER: Reader believes Baucus bill is genuine health reform effort

Tue Oct 27, 2009, 11:22 AM CDT

The Baucus bill seems like a genuine attempt at health reform, rather than a veiled attempt to let the government take over our health system.

LETTER: Parish president supports school initiative

Thu Oct 08, 2009, 06:36 PM CDT

I would like to express my wholehearted support of the Ascension Parish School Board Bond Issue Election on Oct. 17.

LETTER: Another success for ‘Festival of Friends’

Thu Oct 08, 2009, 06:34 PM CDT

Kudos are in order for all involved in making the “Festival of Friends” a great success again this year.

LETTER: Reader says give President a chance

Thu Oct 08, 2009, 06:32 PM CDT

To all my relatives and friends in Ascension Parish and elsewhere, I am not asking you to love our President or even like him.

LETTER: Chairperson thanks community for support

Thu Oct 08, 2009, 06:31 PM CDT

Our thanks to everyone who helped support us in our endeavors concerning the St. Theresa/St. John School Fair.

LETTER: Lt. Col: drunken driving hurts us all

Thu Oct 08, 2009, 06:29 PM CDT

Just about everyone knows that each year hundreds of Louisiana people are killed and thousands more are injured as a result of alcohol-related crashes.

LETTER: Reader supports school proposition

Tue Oct 06, 2009, 12:42 PM CDT

On Saturday Oct. 17, we’ve been asked to vote on an extension of an existing millage for our public school system.

LETTER: Public option not off table yet, reader says

Tue Oct 06, 2009, 12:37 PM CDT

I’m glad to see there is a bill being proposed that is a genuine attempt at health reform, rather than just another veiled attempt to let the government totally take over our health system

LETTER: Local representative thanks veterans

Tue Sep 29, 2009, 12:56 PM CDT

During the 2008 Regular Legislative Session, I along with Sen. Jody Amedee, Rep. Eddie Lambert, and Rep. Elton Aubert co-authored SB644, which was signed into law as ACT695 by Gov. Bobby Jindal.

LETTER: Reader opposes redlight plan

Fri Sep 25, 2009, 04:06 PM CDT

I figured it wouldn’t be long before Ascension Parish jumped on the traffic band wagon.

LETTER: Reader enjoyed veterans medal presentation

Tue Sep 22, 2009, 11:56 AM CDT

About a 150-200 veterans and family members of deceased and living Louisiana veterans received Louisiana Veterans Honor Medals on Sept. 16 at the Civic Center in Gonzales.

LETTER: Reader responds to President’s speech to school children

Thu Sep 10, 2009, 05:03 PM CDT

First of all, please know that my political views would truly surprise many. This letter is not about my political views, rather my view on respect, Christian values and patriotism.

LETTER: Council on Aging says watch for postcard scam

Tue Sep 08, 2009, 05:54 PM CDT

The Ascension Council on Aging would like to raise awareness to an “Elder Law” postcard scam that has surfaced in our area and is targeting seniors.

LETTER: Reader wants flags displayed for 9/11

Tue Sep 08, 2009, 05:45 PM CDT

On Friday Sept. 11 an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office and store in the United States.

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