Dear Friend, It has been three years since the BP oil spill. While thousands of individuals have been compensated for their losses, many citizens, small business owners and Gulf Coast communities are still waiting for a full recovery and a final resolution. We don’t have the luxury of time to begin restoring the environment and … Continue reading
Dear Friend, In the past, the success of a Louisiana business could often be determined by its proximity to major roads or interstates, such as I-10 or I-20. Today, businesses also need to be located along the digital superhighway, since 97 percent of people go online to find a local product or service. It is … Continue reading
Dear Friend, When we create energy in America, we create jobs in America. In Louisiana, we know this first hand. The oil and gas industry alone supports 375,000 jobs in our state. Recent technological advancements have allowed us to harness our country’s vast natural gas reserves, leading to a manufacturing renaissance. Companies that were shipping … Continue reading
Dear Friend, 2012 was a remarkably productive year for Louisiana. From coastal restoration to economic growth, we scored many victories to move Louisiana forward. Watch the short video below as I recap the progress we made in 2012. Coastal Protection In June, Congress passed the RESTORE Act, directing 80 percent of the Clean Water Act … Continue reading
As many of you know, my family is built through adoption. My husband was adopted from an orphanage in Ireland when he was five years old, and, together, we have brought two wonderful children into our family through adoption. I grew up in a loving and large family and know how important it is for … Continue reading
November 8, 2012 Dear Friends, When I return to Washington next week, I’m bringing you with me. I’m bringing your voice, your concerns, and your desire that elected officials put differences aside and come together to get things done. I’ve always tried to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to solve our … Continue reading
Dear Friend, As a father, I feel blessed to experience one of life’s greatest rewards. And I understand the sacrifices that parents make to support their families. November is National Adoption Awareness month, and it’s a time to recognize the many children who need a permanent home, the families who adopt them, and the incredible … Continue reading
Taking several different projections using polling data, currently show that Obama is on track to win re-election even though this is still a close race. This projection is based on polls done in the so-called swing states around the country, and essentially answers the question of who would win the election if it were held … Continue reading
Friends, This Saturday, I invite area high school students and their families to join me at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg for Academy Day. Students can meet with representatives from each service academy as well as college ROTC groups. For more information, visit my site. Next week, my staff will once again be … Continue reading
Dear Friend, Every year, breast cancer affects tens of thousands of women throughout the United States, and the chance of a woman contracting this disease in her lifetime is one in eight. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and it’s a time to be reminded about the importance of cancer screening and prevention. As … Continue reading
