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Rep. Charlie Melancon testifies before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. During his testimony, he urged the Committee to move forward on Morganza, a 64-mile system of levees, locks and floodgates in south Louisiana that will, when complete, protect about 120000 people and 1700 square miles of land. In his testimony, Melancon said, It is inexcusable to me that the Corps has failed to move this project forward, even after the long process of becoming authorized by this ...

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Reacting to news that the FDA has decided to hold off banning oysters harvested during summer months from the Gulf of Mexico, Melancon said, Now it appears the FDA is coming to realize the harm this ban could have on Louisiana and is reaching for a fly swatter instead. I am pleased the FDA has listened to the arguments we in Louisiana have been making against this misguided policy, and will put the ban on hold while they determine the impact it could have on our state and its economy....

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In his comments, Melancon said, Louisianians have worked hard to rebuild their homes and communities since Katrina, said Rep. Melancon. Sadly, many are now having their lives turned upside down all over again. Through no fault of their own, these families are learning that their homes their biggest investment may be unlivable and even hazardous to their health. "

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US Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) made the following statement tonight after he voted against the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) in the US House of Representatives: Ill work with anyone, or stand up to anyone, when it comes to what's best for Louisiana. And the healthcare bill I voted against today in the House doesn't work for Louisiana. In these tough economic times, we've got to be smarter about getting government spending and the deficit under control, and the ...

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Rep. Melancon honored former Louisiana Governor Dave Treen in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. In his speech, Rep. Melancon said, "Whether serving in Congress or as governor, or working as a private citizen, Dave Treen always put Louisiana first. Dave was a bipartisan, middle-of-the-road compromiser who never forgot that there are greater principles worth fighting for beyond party and politics. Dave will be remembered fondly by all of us who knew him as a warm ...

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Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA) speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of an amendment to protect the rights of assault victims to seek justice. Inspired by the true story of Jamie Leigh Jones, a young woman who was sexually assaulted while working for a US defense contractor in Iraq, the Franken Amendment would forbid federal dollars from going to companies that require their workers to sign away their right to seek justice as a condition of employment. Rep. Melancon ...

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Rep. Charlie Melancon speaks in support of pay-as-you-go legislation, which passed the US House of Representatives on July 22, 2009. Congressman Melancon said, "If we do not begin paying our bills today, we will continue to short-change future generations who will face higher taxes and cuts to federal investments in priorities such as education, health care and national security. " The PAYGO law will push Congress to prioritize essential investments and cut wasteful spending and subsidies ...

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