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Washington, DC Office
1117 Longworth House Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20515-1807
Phone: (202) 225-2031
Fax: (202) 225-5724
Lafayette Office
800 Lafayette Street, Suite 1400
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: (337) 235-6322
Fax: (337) 235-6072
Lake Charles Office
700 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 433-1747
Fax: (337) 433-0974
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| December 10, 2008 |  | | Boustany Announces $2.5 Million for Abbeville General Hospital Hurricane Upgrades | | | | “Abbeville General is an integral part of our region’s hurricane preparedness plan, and this funding will help put the hospital in better shape to serve Vermillion Parish during future storms,” Boustany said. “As a former doctor, I know how important secure facilities are for people in Southwest Louisiana. FEMA’s grant will be put to good use.” | |
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| October 3, 2008 | | | Boustany- “While not perfect, this is a better bill that will help Southwest Louisiana keep jobs.” | | | | “The economic downturn America is beginning to realize is a result of greed and irresponsibility, and now, small businesses, responsible homeowners and Southwest Louisiana families suffer because of reckless decisions by Wall Street,” Boustany said. “After reading this legislation and talking with experts and people across my district, I am convinced inaction at this time would hurt middle-class families. An increase in guaranteed limits for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will help restore public confidence in the safety of their bank deposits, and it is one important change from previous versions of this bill. People are anxious about banks being able to honor their commitments, and I acted to provide confidence. Strong oversight of Treasury and sound safeguards will help taxpayers recoup this loan over time; this is a necessary start. While not perfect, this is a better bill that will help Southwest Louisiana keep jobs.” | |
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| September 29, 2008 | | | Boustany Votes Against $700 Billion Wall Street Bailout | | | | “My first responsibility as a member of Congress is to the American taxpayer, and today, I am proud to defend the hard-earned dollars they send to Washington,” Boustany said. “Our financial markets are critical to economic growth. This bill is not the prudent way to protect responsible mortgages and pension plans. Congress can still act in a smart way to allow the market to correct itself, but taxpayers will not be put on the hook, if I have a say about it.” | |
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| September 23, 2008 | | | Boustany Discusses Hurricane Recovery Priorities with Governor | | | | “I appreciate Governor Jindal coming to Washington to demonstrate the needs our state has following two devastating storms,” Boustany said. “The whole delegation is working together quickly to provide assistance before Congress adjourns. We are under a tough deadline, made much worse by the irresponsible dealings of many in the financial sector. I’m outraged that Congress now must take unprecedented action in light of negligent decisions by CEOs and others in positions of trust. Congress first and foremost has a responsibility to the American taxpayer.” | |
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| September 17, 2008 | | | Boustany Introduces Evacuation Assistance Bill | | | | “Traveling across Acadiana and Southwest Louisiana to view the destruction of hurricanes Gustav and Ike, I saw the hard work lying ahead firsthand,” Boustany said. “I also saw the difficulty many in our area are having meeting the expensive costs of evacuating. This is why I introduced the Evacuee Assistance Act of 2008 today. My bill is a starting point that would provide some help to residents who heeded mandatory evacuation orders by reimbursing evacuees up to $2,000 to cover travel and lodging in the form of tax credits.” | |
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| September 16, 2008 | | | Boustany Discusses State Priorities for Gustav and Ike Recovery with Strain, Landrieu | | | | “I appreciate the Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor coming to Washington to stress the importance of timely recovery assistance,” Boustany said. “After touring parts of Cameron, Calcasieu and Vermillion parishes on Saturday, I am amazed by the destruction across Southwest Louisiana. The delegation will work in a bi-partisan effort to ensure the state and its residents can access help promptly. While more information is needed for a full assessment, today’s meeting helps us set the state’s critical recovery priorities.” | |
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| September 15, 2008 | | | Boustany Applauds SWLA Economic Development Alliance for Rapid Response Following Ike | | | | “Reopening our small businesses in the Lake Charles area is critical to recovery following this powerful storm,” Boustany said. “The destruction I saw on Saturday in Cameron and Calcasieu parishes was incredible, but just as after Rita, we will roll up our sleeves and go to work. I appreciate the SWLA Economic Development Alliance for their efforts to help businesses get back quickly.” | |
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| September 3, 2008 | | | Boustany, Louisiana Delegation Urge President to Declare Major Disaster Following Gustav | | | | “As I’ve traveled around the district, I’ve seen firsthand the damage caused by Gustav, and I’m working as quickly as possible to ensure people have access to federal help,” Boustany said. “I appreciate everyone’s preparations for the storm. We must now focus on cleaning up and recovering. The President must declare a major disaster to help our effort.” | |
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| August 29, 2008 | | | Boustany Announces $1.5 Million Grant for Chennault Airport to Create Jobs and Spur Economy in Calcasieu Parish | | | | “Chennault Airport provides critical economic opportunities for Lake Charles area businesses and residents, and this grant demonstrates the commitment of leaders at the local, state and federal levels to its continued success,” Boustany said. “This new center, which could create more than 300 new jobs, will enable many of our area’s young people to receive necessary training for quality jobs. I applaud all those who worked to make this happen.” | |
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| August 28, 2008 | | | Boustany Urges Southwest Louisiana Residents to Prepare for Gustav | | | | “Gustav should serve as a reminder to be prepared for a tropical storm or hurricane,” Boustany said. “Residents along the coast and even north of I-10 should take precautions ahead of the storm to ensure they are prepared. If you have family or friends living in these areas, please make sure they have a plan to stay safe.” | |
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| August 15, 2008 | | | DAY TWO: Boustany Returns to Washington- “We Need an Audacity of Action to Lower Gas Prices” | | | | “Members of Congress are ready to follow the American people’s call for lower gas prices through an ‘all of the above’ strategy, but Speaker Pelosi of California and other extreme environmentalists are blocking any and all action,” said Boustany. “Let’s work together to lower the price at the pump, decrease our dependence on foreign sources of oil and keep good paying American jobs here at home.” | |
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| August 13, 2008 | | | Boustany Sponsors Southwest Louisiana Student ‘Healthy Living’ Essay Contest | | | | “As a doctor who saw the negative effects of unhealthy choices, I know it’s critical to get Louisiana’s children started on a healthy path early in life,” said Boustany. “The Children’s Fitness and Food Essay Challenge is designed to spark interest in exercise and responsible diets that can help our children live healthier lives. I hope it will also give parents and teachers an opportunity to talk with young people about the importance of making smart decisions early in life.” | |
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| July 29, 2008 | | | Boustany- “Congress can work on lowering the price at the pump this week” | | | | “People in Southwest Louisiana continue to struggle with outrageously high gas prices, and Congress is failing to do anything,” Boustany said. “House leaders’ inaction demonstrates how Washington is broken. Let’s debate ways to lower the price at the pump for Americans- increasing American production, creating more transparency in energy markets and providing incentives for new technologies should be a start.” | |
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| July 24, 2008 | | | Boustany Praises Healthcare Plan to Better Care, Reduce Cost for All Americans | | | | "As people struggle with high gas prices, one healthcare scare can be devastating to fragile family budgets," Boustany said. "The healthcare reforms unveiled today help Americans develop a doctor-patient relationship by lowering costs and increasing access to our healthcare system with commonsense solutions. The doctor-patient relationship is critical to improving quality care in America." | |
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| July 24, 2008 | | | Boustany Supports Help for Families Struggling with Road Home Taxes and GO Zone Extension | | | | “Southwest Louisiana families continue to rebuild our communities following Hurricane Rita, and this bill helps move the recovery effort forward,” Boustany said. “The IRS put many people along the coast in a terrible position as they attempted to return home. I’m proud to support legislation that is critical for families hit by the IRS’s decision and will continue to fight for our recovery effort.” | |
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| July 17, 2008 | | | Boustany Introduces Bill to Make Children’s Health Insurance More Effective | | | | “I am proud to support S-CHIP and Louisiana’s LaCHIP,” Boustany said. “Ensuring children access to a doctor is critical to reducing healthcare costs and shorter waiting lines in emergency rooms across Southwest Louisiana. My bill begins to gather data on the success of S-CHIP nationally in accomplishing its goal. Knowing the program is working is the first step to ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent in a responsible way.” | |
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| July 12, 2008 | | | Boustany Statement on Passing of Dr. Michael DeBakey | | | | “Dr. DeBakey inspired and educated so many of America’s best heart surgeons,” Boustany said. “As a cardiothoracic surgeon, like Dr. DeBakey, I know the tremendous work he did, and I am so thankful for Dr. DeBakey’s contributions to medicine. He was truly a remarkable man. My thoughts and prayers are with Katrin and his children.” | |
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