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Metairie-- Congressman Steve Scalise today joined the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation today in sending a letter to the White House requesting a Major Disaster declaration for Louisiana.

Metairie -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that President Bush issued an Emergency Declaration for Louisiana. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures.

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As we recognize the 3-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, it is important to remember that being prepared is vital during this season. Tropical Storm Gustav is a serious threat to our region and weather trackers have predicted it could be in Southeast Louisiana by Monday morning.

Metairie -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund is awarding a total of $1,097,318 to a financial institution in Harahan.

Metairie -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is awarding $28,240 in federal grants to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office in Covington and the city of Kenner in Jefferson Parish for crime prevention initiatives.

Washington, DC -- U.S. Reps. Steve Scalise (R-Jefferson) and Charles Boustany (R-Lafayette) today released the schedule for the American Energy Tour: Part II. The Members of Congress will tour offshore oil and natural gas production facilities, receive briefings from the U.S. Minerals and Management Services (MMS) and look at the regions’ hurricane recovery progress.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development is awarding a total of $1,810,000 in loans and grants to Franklinton and Amite. The funds will be awarded through the water and wastewater loans and grant program.