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Rep. Melancon Introduces Bill to Block FDA’s Gulf Oyster Ban
Bill Would Prohibit Federal Funds for Implementing Proposed Ban
November 6, 2009

WASHINGTON— U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) has introduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from using federal funds to implement a proposed ban on the sale of fresh, live oysters from Gulf Coast states during warm-weather months unless they are processed.  The ban, which would begin in 2011, would severely impact Louisiana’s oyster and restaurant industries, major sectors of the state’s economy.
 
Rep. Melancon Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers’ Tax Credit
Supports Bill After Fighting to Include Louisiana’s Unemployed Workers
November 5, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) voted today to help Louisiana families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) passed the House today by a strong bipartisan vote of 403 to 12 and will now go to the President for his signature.
 

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