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News from June 2023

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Cassidy, Rubio Introduce Bill to Unleash American Energy, Expand Gas Exports to U.S. Allies

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced the Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act to expand expedited export approval processes under the Natural Gas Act to projects intended to supply allies and key strategic partners like Ukraine and Taiwan, which are threatened by aggression from Russia and the Chinese Communist Party.

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Cassidy Announces $13.7 Million for Broadband from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) on June 20 announced Louisiana will receive a total of $13,688,241.00 for high-speed affordable internet infrastructure from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Cassidy Announces $44 Million for Hurricane Ida Relief

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals a total of $44,014,146.58 in relief for Hurricane Ida.

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19 people die from kidney disease in Louisiana during week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 19 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Louisiana in the week ending June 17, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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32 people die in Louisiana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 32 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending June 17, a 25.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Louisiana during week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Louisiana in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

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Kennedy announces $5.9 million in flood mitigation for Livingston Parish

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

en. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on June 16 announced $5,985,086 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

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Cassidy, Schatz, Wicker Introduce Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ben Cardin (D-MD), John Thune (R-SD), Mark Warner (D-VA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and a bipartisan group of 60 senators introduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act.

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Cassidy Announces $6 Million in Flood Mitigation Assistance to Louisiana

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $5,985,086.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Senate Passes Cassidy, Heinrich Led Resolution Designating June 16 as National Service and Conservation Corps Day

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and colleagues applauded the passage of their resolution to designate June 16, 2023, as National Service and Conservation Corps Day.

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37 people die in Louisiana from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 20, 2023

There were 37 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending June 17, a 11.9% decrease from the previous week.

Cassidy, Blackburn, Cortez Masto, Hassan Seek Input on U.S. Customs Reform

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are requesting feedback from the trade community as Congress looks to update U.S. customs laws and ensure the U.S. remains a global trade leader.

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Senate passes Kennedy, Braun resolution to honor Pledge of Allegiance, celebrate 246th anniversary of U.S. flag

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) in introducing a resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance and congressional approval of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777.

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Gov. Edwards Issues State of Emergency Declaration for North and Central Louisiana Due to Severe Weather and Excessive Heat

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 17, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a State of Emergency Declaration for North and Central Louisiana in response to severe weather and strong winds that moved across the area June 14-16 and caused widespread power outages and water advisories.

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Cassidy, Rubio, Durbin, Colleagues Release Joint Statement Following Human Rights Report on Death of Oswaldo Payá

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement after the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights released their findings in the suspicious death of Cuban pro-democracy leader Oswaldo Payá:

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Cassidy, Scott, Colleagues Urge U.S. Department of State to Resolve Unacceptable Passport Delays

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL), and 12 Republican colleagues urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to take immediate action to resolve the massive backlog of passport applications in a letter to the U.S. Department of State.

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Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Hold Press Conference on Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL), and 12 Republican colleagues urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to take immediate action to resolve the massive backlog of passport applications in a letter to the U.S. Department of State.

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Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Unveil Landmark Package to Lower Education Costs and Student Debt

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 14, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the groundbreaking Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, a package of five bills aimed at directly addressing the issues driving the skyrocketing cost of higher education and the increasing amounts of debt students take on to attend school.

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31 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 17

By Pelican State News | Jun 19, 2023

There were 31 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending June 17, a 63.2% increase over the previous week.

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Cassidy, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prepare Homeowners for Natural Disasters

By Pelican State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) and Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act, legislation that will exempt from federal taxes rebates that homeowners receive for hardening their homes against natural disasters.