Will the big names fall?
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Issues regarding politicians and government officials in Louisiana are discussed. Bob Odom, the Commissioner of Agriculture, is facing legal troubles involving indictments for corruption. State Senator Cleo Fields is also facing an accusation of him receiving cash from former Governor Edwin Edwards. The effects of these cases on the U.S. elections are also presented.
Publication Name: Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0747-4652
Year: 2007
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Proud days for Louisiana
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The state of Louisiana enjoys some proud days recently with the swearing in of Bobby Jindal and the victory of the Louisiana State University Tigers' football team in the Bowl Championship Series. Details on endorsement of John McCain for U.S. president, and issues with Louisiana State University president John Lombardi are discussed.
Publication Name: Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0747-4652
Year: 2008
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Beware the year-end actions
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The final meetings of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and the State Bond Commission for 2007 are discussed. The BESE is to deal with approval of new charter school applications, while the State Bond Commission has issues with $200 million bond approval for vocational and technical schools.
Publication Name: Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0747-4652
Year: 2007
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