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Making Healthcare More Affordable

As a long-time surgeon, I understand the problems facing our healthcare system, and I am working to provide responsible solutions for Louisiana families. Allowing Americans to control their own healthcare destiny is necessary to ease the anxiety that millions currently suffer rising costs due to a lack of insurance portability, information, and access.

What has been your experience with government healthcare? Tell me by clicking here. I will use some of the stories I receive in speeches on the House Floor and share them with other Members of Congress to ensure they understand what patients currently face.

Boustany Comments on Decision to Halt Further Energy Production in the Gulf of Mexico
Dec 2 2010
"This decision not only damages the trust of energy producers across the country, but it comes at a time when we desperately need new jobs to help our economy recover."
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USDA Releases Emergency Information for Disaster Designated Parishes
Dec 1 2010
"The Department of Agriculture declared on November 30 several parishes in Southwest Louisiana disaster areas as a result of a drought beginning on March 23, 2010 and continuing. Farmers in these areas have eight months from the date of this emergency declaration to apply for emergency loan assistance on a case-by-case basis."
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Reps. Green, Boustany Lead Meeting with Director Bromwich
Nov 30 2010
"American energy producers remain committed to safety, but have still not received clear guidelines on the new regulations. Additionally, regional and local administration officials and inspectors are still unable to get answers from Secretary Salazar or Director Bromwich on these rules."
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Helping Veterans
November 2007, Boustany with WWII Veterans in D.C.

Capitol Steps
Boustany poses on the Capitol steps with students.

Focused on Energy
Boustany speaks at an energy press conference.