by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

Today in a press conference Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) thanked actor Brad Pitt for his work and dedication to the people of New Orleans with his “Make it Right”foundation. The foundation’s mission is: “it is to be a catalyst for redevelopment of the Lower 9th Ward, by building a neighborhood comprised of safe and healthy homes that are inspired by Cradle to Cradle thinking, with an emphasis on a high quality of design, while preserving the spirit of the community’s culture. The goal is to accomplish this quickly, so that the first residents can begin returning to their homes as soon as possible.”

Congressman Charlie Melancon tells Former Congressman Bob Ney he is “proud of America” and what he thinks will happen after the inauguration at Radio Row on January 19, 2009 (02:01).

 

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Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Rep. Charles Bustany (R-La.) about energy development in Louisiana at the House Republican Radio Row. (3:59)

 

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The National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon Program held a discussion on “Bold Reform that Works” with the governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal. He said that when he became governor, his aim was to be the most boring, but effective, governor of Louisiana. He said Louisiana is a wealthy and blessed state, but it was losing workers even before the storms of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. His first goal as governor was to fight the war on corruption. He said he created dozens of bills against corruption, and worked hard to restore trust in the government. He said Louisiana is already seeing results, and that fewer jobs are leaving. (more…)