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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Jefferson Parish in week ending July 20

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate committee subpoenas CEO over alleged hospital mismanagement

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 25, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the Committee's vote to subpoena Steward Health CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre regarding financial mismanagement allegations. The subpoena was approved with a bipartisan vote of 16-4.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jefferson Parish in week ending July 20?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 25, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bill aims at addressing discrimination against Jewish students

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 24, 2024

On July 24, 2024, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Restoring Civility on Campus Act, aimed at ensuring universities and the Department of Education address civil rights complaints related to violence or harassment based on heritage. This legislative effort follows rising antisemitism incidents post-October 7 attacks.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Plaquemines Parish in week ending July 20?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy introduces USA Act following Supreme Court's Chevron decision

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced the Upholding Standards of Accountability (USA) Act aimed at curbing the executive branch's power and ensuring federal agencies are accountable to Congress. This legislative move follows the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn its 1984 Chevron ruling, which mandated federal courts to defer to an agency’s interpretation of ambiguous provisions in federal statutes if deemed reasonable by the court.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Plaquemines Parish in week ending July 20?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Jefferson Parish received FDA citations in Q2?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 22, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Jefferson Parish that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jefferson Parish in week ending July 20

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities in Jefferson Parish received FDA inspections in Q2?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Jefferson Parish that received an FDA inspection in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 20, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jefferson Parish in week ending July 13?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy comments on NLRB dropping appeal in joint employer lawsuit

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 19, 2024

WASHINGTON – 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 after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided to drop its appeal of a federal ruling that vacated President Biden’s joint-employer rule. This decision reinstates the previous Trump-era joint employer standard.

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Senators announce bipartisan investigation into Steward Health Care's bankruptcy

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 18, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), chair of the HELP Committee, issued a statement today announcing a bipartisan vote to initiate an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes lack of transparency in new marijuana rescheduling rule

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the Biden administration for its refusal to provide a congressional briefing on its proposed rule to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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Federal appeals court blocks Biden's income-driven repayment plan amid ongoing litigation

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 18, 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 following a federal appeals court's decision to temporarily block President Biden’s full income-driven repayment (IDR) scheme amid ongoing litigation. Last month, another federal judge also temporarily blocked a portion of Biden's IDR program.

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Senate committee considers subpoena for Steward Health CEO over financial mismanagement

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced that the HELP Committee will vote next Thursday, July 25, to consider a subpoena to compel Steward Health CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre to testify on the company’s financial mismanagement of its hospitals. This mismanagement has threatened the delivery of health care services to patients, including those in Louisiana at Steward-owned Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Steward filed for bankruptcy in May.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson Parish in week ending July 13?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 16, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Parish had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 13

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy seeks transparency from Department of Education on student privacy complaint delays

By Westbank Louisiana News | Jul 16, 2024

On July 16, 2024, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sought detailed information from the Department of Education (DeptEd) regarding its handling of Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) complaints. These complaints often involve unauthorized releases of sensitive student information.