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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 18, 2024

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

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6% of citizens unemployed in Jefferson Parish in 2021

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Jefferson Parish hit 6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Power outage disrupts activities in Kenner; Entergy works on restoration

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 17, 2024

In the wake of power outages affecting several buildings in Kenner, Louisiana, Entergy is actively working on restoring power. However, some city facilities continue to be without electricity. Consequently, the Mayor’s Court has been canceled for today and the City of Kenner Office of Inspections and Code Enforcement remains closed until further notice.

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Senator Cassidy demands answers on migrant children's safety from Biden administration, contractor

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has called for answers from the Biden administration and its contractor, The Providencia Group (TPG). This comes in response to reports suggesting that unaccompanied children are being released into unsafe environments, including potential instances of human trafficking and forced labor.

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Senator Bill Cassidy addresses Senate on improving access to quality dental care

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the Senate during a hearing on dental care in the United States. During his speech, Cassidy emphasized the importance of access to quality dental care and urged for greater bipartisan cooperation in crafting legislation to address health workforce shortages.

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Senate Democrats block Cassidy's bill to combat illegal fentanyl

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed his disappointment following Senate Democrats' objection to the passage of his Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act. The legislation seeks to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a status that is due to expire at the end of 2024.

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Senators introduce resolution to celebrate National Charter School Week

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Tim Scott (R-SC), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and 19 colleagues introduced a resolution today to celebrate National Charter School Week and recognize charter schools’ contributions to the academic landscape.

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Senators introduce CRA to overturn Biden's new fiduciary rule

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Ted Budd (R-NC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution on May 15th to overturn the Biden administration's new rule that expands the Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulatory power over financial advisors. The policy is said to increase the cost of compliance for financial advisors and restrict access to retirement investment savings for many low-income Americans. U.S. Representative...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Plaquemines Parish in week ending May 11?

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy seeks information from UnitedHealth on Change Healthcare cyberattack

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has sought information from UnitedHealth Group (UHG) regarding its response to the February 21 cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare. The attack has caused significant disruption for patients and health care providers across the country.

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Senator Cassidy introduces bill for union transparency and worker protection

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced legislation aimed at improving transparency in union elections. While Cassidy supports workers' rights to join a union, the bill specifically aims to prevent unions from misleading workers about the state of the union's pension benefits during recruitment efforts.

Which former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 12, 2024

These former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 11, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 4

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy proposes measures to modernize National Institutes of Health

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has unveiled a white paper outlining proposals to modernize the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Last year, Cassidy sought feedback from stakeholders on potential policies Congress could consider to update NIH.

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City of Kenner" - Hurricane Preparedness and Procedures

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 8, 2024

The City of Kenner maintains comprehensive plans that complement and coordinate with Jefferson Parish’s procedures for emergency operations. It is important that citizens are aware of the proper steps to take during an emergency. On this page, you can view brochures for important information concerning the City of Kenner storm procedures. These documents are designed to be printed out on a single 8.5"x11" sheet of paper to produce a double-sided, tri-fold color brochure.1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, La. 70062 Phone: 504-468-7240

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Plaquemines Parish in week ending May 4

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 5, 2024

These former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 4, 2024

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

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Ranking Member Cassidy Urges Coordination and Transparency from Biden Admin in Avian Flu Response

By Westbank Louisiana News | May 3, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has called on President Biden to promote coordination and transparency in the administration's response to the H5N1 influenza (Avian Flu) outbreak.In a letter addressed to President Biden, Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of clear communication and collaboration among relevant departments and agencies in addressing key questions related to the avian flu outbreak. He stated, "As president, it is your responsibility to ensure that...