December

December 22: Melancon Announces Federal Investment For Houma Regional Arts Council's "Big Read" Program
December 21: Melancon Secures $51 Million in Investments for South Louisiana
December 18: Landrieu, Klobuchar, Melancon Reintroduce Bill to Improve Benefits for First Responders
December 16: Rep. Melancon Votes to Support Troops, Protect Victims of Assault
December 15: Rep. Melancon Supports Women's Access to Mammograms
December 11: Rep. Melancon Votes for New Wall Street Reforms, Protections from Stanford-Like Investment Fraud
December 2: Rep. Melancon Announces $14.1M in Hurricane Recovery Funds for St. Bernard, St. John, & Terrebonne

November

November 30: Rep. Melancon Announces $1.7 Million Investment for Broadband Internet in Louisiana
November 23: Rep. Melancon Comments on New Report Linking Chinese Drywall to Corrosion in Homes
November 19: Rep. Melancon Comments on Court Decision Finding Corps Liable for Katrina Damage in St. Bernard
November 18: Melancon: "We Can't Afford To Delay Morganza Any Longer"
November 17: Rep. Melancon Introduces Bill Aiding Victims of Chinese Drywall
November 16: Landrieu, Melancon Announce Nicholls State University Awarded $1.9 Million Research Contract
November 13: Melancon: Oyster Ban "On Hold" Following Tuesday's Meeting with FDA
November 10: Melancon to FDA: Ban on Gulf Oysters Would Devastate Louisiana
November 7: Rep. Melancon Comments on Vote Against House Health Care Bill
November 6: Rep. Melancon Introduces Bill to Block FDA's Gulf Oyster Ban
November 5: Rep. Melancon Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers' Tax Credit
November 4: Landrieu, Melancon to Host Meeting with FDA on New Oyster Regulation
November 4: Rep. Melancon Announces $4 Million in Hurricane Recovery Funds for St. Charles, Terrebonne Parishes
November 3: Rep. Melancon Supports Veterans, Troops, and Military Families

October

October 29: Rep. Melancon Calls on FDA to Reverse Gulf Oyster Ban
October 27: Rep. Melancon Speaks Out in Support of Assault Victims
October 21: Rep. Melancon Works to Protect Louisiana Jobs, Keep Communities Safe from Terrorist Attack
October 20: Rep. Melancon Announces $89.2 million in Reimbursements for Louisiana's Hurricane Recovery
October 19: Plaquemines, St. Bernard Sheriff's Offices to Receive $300K in Landrieu-Melancon Secured Funding
October 15: Rep. Melancon Comments on President's Visit to Louisiana
October 14: Rep. Melancon Announces $169,092 in Investments for Local Law Enforcement
October 13: Rep. Melancon Announces $147,443 Grant to Enhance School Safety in Lafourche Parish
October 9: Rep. Melancon: Support Amendment to Give Assault Victims Their Day in Court
October 9: Rep. Melancon Urges FEMA to Make Community Disaster Loan Forgiveness a "Top Priority"
October 8: Rep. Melancon Announces $2.4 Million to Improve State Crimes Lab, Analyze DNA Evidence
October 7: Rep. Melancon Secures $7.3 Million for Investments in Louisiana Agriculture
October 7: Melancon: Small Business in Iberia Parish Awarded $3.9 million Contract by U.S. Coast Guard
October 5: Rep. Melancon Announces $614,627 Grant to Strengthen Terrebonne Parish School District
October 1: House Passes Bill with $35 Million in Melancon-Secured Water Projects for South Louisiana

September

September 30: Rep. Melancon: VA to Issue Emergency Checks to Veterans Awaiting College Benefits
September 30: Rep. Melancon Announces $6.8 million Grant for Coastal Restoration in Terrebonne Parish
September 29: Rep. Melancon: Replace Fishing Pier in Grand Isle
September 29: Rep. Melancon Announces $282,160 to Support Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
September 28: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $17.4M Investment For Affordable Housing In Louisiana
September 25: Landrieu, Melancon Announce more than $10.3 Million in Emergency Preparedness Grants for LA
September 24: Rep. Melancon Votes to Keep Medicare Affordable for Seniors
September 23: Rep. Melancon Announces $16,282 Grant for St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Department
September 22: Rep. Melancon Announces more than $23.2 million in Federal Hurricane Recovery Funding for South LA
September 22: Rep. Melancon Protests Unemployment Relief Bill That Slights Louisiana
September 17: Rep. Melancon Votes to Prohibit ACORN Funds
September 17: Rep. Melancon Supports Major Investment in Louisiana Schools and Colleges
September 10: Rep. Melancon Announces $20,027 Grant for Assumption Parish Sheriff's Department
September 10: Melancon Comments on the President's Address on Health Care
September 4: Melancon Opposes Obama Plan to Open Gulf for Fish Farms

August

August 28: Rep. Melancon Recognizes the Fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
August 19: Melancon: Successful Offshore Lease Sale Shows Need for Expanding Domestic Energy Production

July

July 31: Citing Concerns with Current Version, Melancon Votes Against Health Bill in Committee
July 30: Rep. Melancon Defends Louisiana's Shrimpers and Fishermen from Over-Regulation
July 28: Rep. Melancon Announces Hiring Grants for 18 New Officers in St. Bernard, St. Mary Sheriff's Departments
July 24: Rep. Melancon Secures $950,000 for South Louisiana Health and Education Programs in House Bill
July 24: Rep. Melancon Secures $800,000 for South Louisiana Infrastructure Projects in House Bill
July 22: Melancon, Blue Dogs Applaud Passage of Pay-As-You-Go in House
July 22: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $450,000 in Recovery Act Funds to St. Mary Parish Airport
July 17: Rep. Melancon Secures $22.4 Million for South Louisiana Water Projects in House Bill
July 16: Melancon: Health Care Reform Must Lower Costs, Improve Quality for All Louisianians
July 15: Rep. Melancon Announces $338 Million in Recovery Funding Available to Boost Education in Louisiana
July 1: Rep. Melancon Attends Grand Opening of New Pierre Part Health Center, Announces $2.2M in Health Center Grants for District

June

June 30: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $7M Investment in Coastal Restoration Projects in La.
June 26: Rep. Melancon Votes Once Again Against Climate Change Bill
June 25: Melancon: Congress Must Pass "Pay-as-You-Go" Budget Law
June 24: Rep. Melancon Votes to Fight Border Crime, Combat Terrorist Threats
June 24: Rep. Melancon Recognizes Larose Student for her Artwork
June 23: Rep. Melancon Announces Assumption Parish Library to Receive $2,500 Grant, Host Traveling Lincoln Exhibit
June 17: Landrieu, Melancon Announce New Small Business Lending Program
June 16: House Passes Bill with Melancon Provision to Save Louisiana Estimated $25 Million in Hurricane Ike Recovery Costs
June 16: Melancon Announces $500,000 Grant to Help At-Risk Youth in St. James Parish
June 16: Rep. Melancon Announces Over $7.5 Million in Hurricane Recovery Funding for South Louisiana
June 15: Melancon: House Bill Will Save Louisiana Estimated $25 Million in Hurricane Ike Recovery Costs
June 15: Rep. Melancon Announces St. Martin, Iberia Parishes Eligible for up to $18.6M in Recovery Act Bonds
June 12: Landrieu, Melancon Announce Almost $47 Million for Disaster Recovery in St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Jefferson Parishes
June 11: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $1.6m Investment In Terrebonne Parish Wastewater Infrastructure
June 10: Rep. Melancon Requests Reduction in Louisiana's Cost Share for Gustav, Ike Recovery
June 5: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $1.6 Million Investment for St. James Water Treatment Plant
June 4: Rep. Melancon Announces Almost $21.5 Million in Federal Grants to Build Jail in Plaquemines Parish
June 3: Rep. Melancon to Sponsor Congressional Page from Third District

May

May 27: EVENT THURSDAY IN HOUMA: Rep. Melancon to Host Health Care Reform Listening Session
May 21: Rep. Melancon Votes Against Climate Change Bill
May 20: Rep. Melancon Votes Again for "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights"
May 19: Rep. Melancon Commends Army Corps' Decision to Seek More Public Comment on Hurricane Protection Plans for South Plaquemines
May 14: Landrieu, Melancon Honor Fallen Louisiana Officers from New Orleans, Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish
May 14: Melancon Supports Bill Providing $600 Million for Hurricane-Damaged Schools
May 11: EVENT: Landrieu, Melancon To Honor Fallen Officers
May 11: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $3.6M Investment to Revitalize Contaminated Sites in La.
May 8: Rep. Melancon to Tour Community Health Centers in Pierre Part and Franklin Monday May 11th
May 7: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $8.4 Million to La. For Gustav, Ike-Related Expenses
May 7 :Landrieu, Melancon Announce Plaquemines Will Receive $6 Million from Congressional Coastal Restoration Program
May 6: Rep. Melancon Announces Seniors to Receive $250 Stimulus Payments Beginning May 7

April

April 30: Rep. Melancon Supports "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights"
April 30: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $1.7 Million Investment in La. Economic Development
April 29: Rep. Melancon Announces Almost $13.4 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants for Louisiana
April 28: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $150,000 Grant for South Louisiana Economic Development
April 28: Melancon, Blue Dog Leadership Unveil Statutory PAYGO Bill
April 27: Landrieu, Melancon Announce $1M Investment in Louisiana Crime Victim Programs
April 23: Melancon: Recovery Act Funding for Jean Lafitte National Park Will Help Repair Storm Damage
April 21: Rep. Melancon Travels Over 2,200 Miles Around South Louisiana Over April District Work Period
April 14: Rep. Melancon to Host "Farm Day 2009" in Thibodaux
April 2: Rep. Melancon Supports House FY10 Budget Resolution
April 1: Rep. Melancon Announces 3rd District Schools to Receive $43.2 Million in Stimulus Funding

March

March 27: Rep. Melancon Announces Health Centers in 3rd District to Receive over $211,000 in Grants
March 26: Rep. Melancon Honored By U.S. Chamber Of Commerce For Supporting American Businesses
March 25: House Passes Landrieu-Melancon Bill to Expand Jean Lafitte National Park
March 20: Rep. Melancon Invites Constituents to Opening for New Gonzales District Office
March 19: Rep. Melancon Votes to Recover Taxpayer Dollars Used for Corporate Bonuses
March 18: Rep. Melancon Supports Legislation to Strengthen Volunteer Disaster Relief Efforts
March 18: Rep. Melancon Encourages Local Law Enforcement to Apply for Share of $1 Billion in New Grants
March 12:Rep. Melancon Comments on FEMA Funding for St. Bernard Canal Cleanup
March 6: Rep. Melancon Announces Over $2.25 Million in Federal Grants for South Louisiana Law Enforcement
March 4: Rep. Melancon to Join Cabinet Secretaries in Tour of New Orleans
March 3: Rep. Melancon Announces Teche Action Clinic to Receive Over $1 Million to Serve Louisianians in Need

February

Febuary 26: Rep. Melancon Secures over $53.4 Million for Projects in South Louisiana
February 26: Rep. Melancon Calls on New Administration to Stop FEMA Recovery Delays
February 20: Rep. Melancon Lauds White House for Extending Gulf Coast Recovery Office
February 19: Rep. Melancon Announces Opening of 2009 Student Art Competition
February 19: Rep. Melancon Announces Almost $16 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants for Katrina Damage
February 13: Rep. Melancon Supports Economic Recovery Plan to Create and Save 50,000 Jobs in Louisiana
February 12: Rep. Melancon Announces Housing Assistance Extended Unitil May 1 for Katrina / Rita Victims
February 11: Rep. Melancon Announces Over $26 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants for Plaquemines Parish
February 10: Rep. Melancon, Fellow Blue Dogs Meet with President Obama

January

January 29: Rep. Melancon Announces "Picturing America" Awards
January 28: Rep. Melancon to Support Economic Recovery Plan
January 14: Melancon Helps Pass Measure to Reduce Government Waste, Increase Accountability
January 14: Rep. Melancon's Votes for Health Care for Louisiana's Children

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