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Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise made the following statement regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement that they have recalled their proposed oyster harvest regulations. Instead, they will commission a study on ways to make harvesting oysters safer, technologies that may have not been considered yet, and other options.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today congratulated the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) in Hammond, on their nomination for the 2010 Small Business Development Center Service, Excellence and Innovation Award.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging their swift approval of the Louisiana Recovery Authority’s (LRA) request for $5 million in Community Development Block Grants for Road Home applicants who have been adversely affected by toxic Chinese drywall. This program was approved by the LRA Board of Directors today.
A copy of Scalise’s letter is below.
September 28, 2009
The Honorable Mercedes M. Márquez
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 3962, the House health care bill.
“Today was a defeat for the American people, and for quality medical care in our country. Nancy Pelosi and her liberal lieutenants ignored the American people who want common-sense health care reforms that lower costs and address pre-existing conditions without the taxes and mandates that come with a government takeover.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise has introduced an amendment to the Health Care Bill, H.R. 3962 in the Rules Committee today that requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to submit a report to Congress highlighting the economic impacts of the newly proposed Oyster regulations.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that several provisions from his Disaster Recovery Improvement Act (DRIA), H.R. 3453, were amended into the Disaster Response, Recovery and Mitigation Enhancement Act, H.R. 3377, which passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise praised the New Orleans Saints’ excellence on and off the field at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing this week with National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell. Although the hearing was called to discuss drug testing programs in the NFL, Scalise used the opportunity to commend Commissioner Goodell and the Saints organization for the contributions they have made and the role they continue to play in Southeast Louisiana’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today joined several of his colleagues in announcing an amendment to Speaker Pelosi’s health care bill that would force all Members of Congress and all Senators to enroll in the government plan if it passes. Speaker Pelosi introduced her latest version of a government takeover of health care last week, and she plans to bring it up for a vote as early as Friday.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise responded to the preliminary findings issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on the status of the investigation into problems associated with toxic Chinese drywall.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Scalise made the following comment on the passing of former Governor Dave Treen today.
“I was sad to hear of the passing of former Governor Dave Treen. Dave Treen will always be remembered as one of the most decent and honorable men in the history of Louisiana politics. He laid the foundation for ethics reform, and set the standard for integrity in public service. It was a true honor to have known Dave Treen, and to call him a friend. This is a sad loss for the state, and Jennifer and I will keep his family in our prayers.”