Press Releases
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today sent a letter to the White House urging the President to promptly sign the pension relief bill (H.R. 7327) that passed Congress last week. The House passed the bill last Thursday, followed by the Senate on Friday.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise yesterday helped pass legislation to protect seniors’ pocketbooks. The pension relief bill (H.R. 7327) will give senior citizens the option to defer an otherwise mandatory withdrawal from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) during tough economic times.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today congratulated the Imagination Movers for being renewed for a second season by the Disney Channel. Scalise also points out the economic impact their television show has on the region.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Scalise, who introduced Anh “Joseph” Cao on Saturday night before he gave his victory speech, made that following comments.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding a $1 million grant to Jefferson Parish for Head Start projects.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise announced today that the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding $16,804,035 in grants to Louisiana for six Hurricane Katrina recovery projects.
Washington, DC -- Kathline Malone, an artist from Metairie, was selected by Congressman Steve Scalise (R-Jefferson) to design an ornament for the White House Christmas Tree. Each year the First Lady selects a different theme for the Tree. This year, Laura Bush invited Members of Congress to choose an artist to design an ornament that represents their district.
The following is a comment from Congressman Steve Scalise regarding today’s announcement of the site location for the VA Hospital.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will increase the Federal share for Public Assistance to 90 percent for Hurricane Gustav recovery. The original authorization for Federal funding was 75 percent.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today congratulated the Louisiana Medical Center and Heart Hospital of Lacombe and Ochsner Medical Center of New Orleans for being named to the 2008 Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals. The Top Hospitals program recognizes the highest performing hospitals that provide cardiovascular care.