Posts Tagged ‘Bobby Jindal’

Vitter Calls on White House to Account for “Scientific Misconduct” in Federal Agencies

Vitter Calls on White House to Account for “Scientific Misconduct” in Federal Agencies

U.S. Department of Interior officials manipulated and altered summary language attached to report to make it appear as though engineers endorsed the Gulf moratorium when in fact they had not, an Inspector General investigation has concluded.

Commentary: Jindal’s Budget Cutting Measures Lauded As Successful, Beneficial To Economy

Commentary: Jindal’s Budget Cutting Measures Lauded As Successful, Beneficial To Economy

Jindal has managed to keep Louisiana’s unemployment rate at 7.1 percent- two points lower than the national average- and avoid raising taxes altogether.

Commentary: Louisiana One Step Closer to Coordinated-Care Networks for Medicaid

Commentary: Louisiana One Step Closer to Coordinated-Care Networks for Medicaid

Gov. Jindal estimates that transitioning towards coordinated-care will save the state $135 million annually. It would also lead to improved health care quality.

State Legislature Aims For “Sunset” On Jindal’s Medicaid Reform Plan

State Legislature Aims For “Sunset” On Jindal’s Medicaid Reform Plan

Jindal’s proposal was an effort to lessen the strain of Louisiana’s health care spending while improving outcomes, especially in regards to Medicaid.

Lawmaker Foresees “All Out War” on State Spending with House Resolution

Lawmaker Foresees “All Out War” on State Spending with House Resolution

Louisiana’s House of Representatives voted to pass Rep. Brett Geymann’s Resolution 27 on Monday, which is designed to block allocation of “one-time” non-recurring money as a way to plug budget gaps. Geymann says his legislation will help force meaningful spending cuts. Gov. Bobby Jindal disagrees.