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Federal court blocks part of Biden's income-driven repayment plan

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following a federal court's temporary block on a portion of President Biden’s income-driven repayment (IDR) scheme. This student loan policy allows many bachelor’s degree borrowers to have zero monthly payments and not repay the principal on their loans, potentially shifting up to $559 billion in student debt onto taxpayers.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Jefferson Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 22, 2024

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

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Senators urge revision of guidelines to combat unemployment insurance fraud

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 21, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Todd Young (R-IN), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have called on the Department of Labor to revise existing guidance to assist states in combating unemployment insurance fraud.

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Senator Cassidy addresses concerns during K-12 education hearing

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 20, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s hearing on K-12 education.

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Senators request audit of safety standards at U.S. fertility clinics

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) have requested an audit of safety standards at fertility clinics from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The senators aim to ensure that human embryos are protected in these facilities.

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By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Senators introduce resolution opposing new Department of Labor overtime rule

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 13, 2024

On June 13, 2024, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Mike Braun (R-IN), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and 28 Republican colleagues introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Department of Labor’s final rule that significantly increases the overtime pay threshold by 65 percent.

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Cassidy responds to Supreme Court decision on mifepristone case

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement today in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA.

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Senator Cassidy opposes Democrats' latest vote on in-vitro fertilization

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement today opposing what he described as Democrats' political show vote on in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Cassidy accused Democrats of attempting to misinform and scare voters ahead of the November election.

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Senator Cassidy calls for bipartisan effort on WIOA reauthorization

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

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Republican senators introduce CRA resolution opposing Biden's Title IX changes

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 12, 2024

On June 12, 2024, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and 33 Republican colleagues introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to oppose a Biden administration rule related to Title IX. The rule in question redefines "sex" to include gender identity and alters due process protections for students in disciplinary actions.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes NIH over DEI-based hiring practices

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, criticized the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for allegedly using federal taxpayer dollars to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in research institutions.

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Advance tickets now available for Kenner Heritage Festival

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 11, 2024

Advance tickets for the annual Kenner Heritage Festival are now available for purchase. The event, held at 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive in Kenner, Louisiana, is set to take place next month.

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Senators introduce CRA resolution against Biden administration's ORR rule

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and 44 Senate colleagues introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution today to overturn the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) final rule. The senators argue that the rule endangers the safety and well-being of unaccompanied migrant children.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Senator Cassidy criticizes DOL's withholding of $800M from Florida

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, criticized the Department of Labor (DOL) for withholding $800 million in federal funding from Florida. The action follows Florida's recent legislation aimed at protecting workers from union coercion and abuse.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes Democrats' "Right to Contraception Act

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following his vote to oppose the Democrats' "Right to Contraception Act." The legislation has been criticized for its broad scope, which Cassidy argues promotes chemical abortion drugs and disregards the conscience rights of medical professionals.

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Senator Cassidy seeks input on modernizing laws for portable benefits

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has requested feedback from stakeholders on modernizing federal law to enable independent workers to access portable workplace benefits such as retirement and health care.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Plaquemines Parish in week ending June 1?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.