Press Releases
June 3, 2011
Press Release
Washington, DC— If a tornado occurs in your town, you might not be able to call Uncle Sam. House Republicans propose requiring cuts to other Federal programs, such as Head Start or Medicare, before funding emergency disaster relief. This changes a long standing Congressional practice of providing funding for disasters as they occur and when they are most needed.
June 3, 2011
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“There are over 160,000 American citizens across this country who, in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike and Gustav, received benefits under an error from FEMA. Almost six years later, the government is attempting to go back and recoup those funds. These overpayments were not gained through fraud or theft or deceit. ..."
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May 27, 2011
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“The high waters and recent tornadoes affected our American family immensely. As a family, we are praying for those affected by these disasters,” said Richmond. “And yet there is another, quieter, preventable disaster on the horizon. If we do not invest in our rivers and levees we will see more destruction. We can stop this. We can correct the course.”
May 25, 2011
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Mr. Richmond’s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would ensure Avondale workers’ tax money isn't used to reward their employer for closing the plant by banning the federal government from refunding closure costs.
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May 13, 2011
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The announcement comes after Congressman Richmond and Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), wrote Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in March, urging him to take action to ease the economic ramifications and job losses from Northrop Grumman’s planned closure of Avondale Shipyard, which placed nearly 4,000 jobs in jeopardy.
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May 10, 2011
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New Orleans, LA– The Jazz Fest gave way to another art form last night as high school students bopped into the McKenna Museum for the 2nd Congressional District Art Competition. While 25 students participated, Holy Cross High School Senior, Tyler Conde’ was the 1st place winner with his painting “Star Spangled Banners.”
May 2, 2011
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"Developing closer diplomatic relations with Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Afghanistan is important and I was proud to play a part. Gaining greater insight from our folks on the ground is critically important as we deliberate our next steps in Afghanistan. Also, speaking with our troops, including the brave men and women from Louisiana, to let them know that they have our full support is critical.”
May 2, 2011
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Almost a decade after the malicious attack on our homeland and on our countrymen, the mastermind of that attack, Osama bin Laden, has met justice. This is a historic moment in the world’s repudiation of terrorism and moves us towards a more peaceful and just world...
April 21, 2011
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Congressman Richmond released the following statement today on the Natural Resource Trustees for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill announcement of a $1 Billion agreement to fund early Gulf Coast restoration projects.
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April 20, 2011
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“One year ago, the Deepwater Horizon exploded, killing 11 Americans, and eventually spilling almost 200 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. On today’s anniversary, we send our solemn thoughts and prayers to the families impacted by the explosion. On today’s anniversary we call on the entire Nation to address the national impacts of the spill. ...