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Scalise Discusses TikTok Divestiture Bill Being Signed into Law

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) recently spoke with Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria Bartiromo, addressing various issues including President Biden's actions, antisemitism on college campuses, and the TikTok divestiture bill being signed into law.Scalise expressed his concerns about the political weaponization of the judicial system, stating, "It's [Joe Biden] going after his political opponents using every lever of the justice system he can." He emphasized the dangers of such actions, comparing them to tactics used in banana republics.Regarding...

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 26, 2024

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Hosts Colleagues on Offshore Energy Tour

NEW ORLEANS, La.— This week, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) welcomed five of his colleagues to Chevron Corporation's Anchor oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico for his annual Offshore Energy Tour.During the tour, Leader Scalise and the Members had the opportunity to witness firsthand the energy exploration and production processes in the Gulf of Mexico. They also engaged in discussions regarding the Biden Administration's delays in issuing the 5-year offshore lease plan, which has implications for U.S. energy security and job creation.The...

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 24, 2024

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Scalise: Hardships Have Strengthened My Faith

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) recently shared his journey of faith and resilience in the face of adversity in an interview with Eternal Word Television Network’s News Nightly. Reflecting on his battle with multiple myeloma and the 2017 Congressional baseball practice shooting, Scalise highlighted the role of his Catholic faith in guiding him through challenging times.Scalise expressed gratitude for the support he received during his cancer battle, stating, "For so many people that are watching that said prayers and offered just true genuine...

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'Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republicans have successfully pushed through legislation aimed at protecting Americans from the potential threats posed by foreign adversary-controlled applications like TikTok. The bill, signed into law by President Biden, forces TikTok to be sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a ban, amidst concerns of spying, data theft, and content manipulation endangering national security.The New York Times detailed the behind-the-scenes efforts of a small group of lawmakers, led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, to craft and pass the TikTok...

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House GOP Leadership Statement on Senate Ignoring Constitutional Duty to Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Leader Scalise, Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik expressed their disappointment in a joint statement following the Senate's decision to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The House GOP leaders criticized the Senate for neglecting its constitutional duty to hold a trial, as reported on Apr 17, 2024.“By voting unanimously to bypass their constitutional responsibility, every single Senate Democrat has issued their full endorsement of the Biden Administration’s...

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Scalise: Our Adversaries Are Capitalizing on President Biden’s Weaknesses

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) expressed concerns about President Biden's foreign policy in a recent appearance on LiveNOW from FOX. Scalise highlighted the escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran's attacks on Israel and emphasized the need for unwavering support for Israel's right to defend itself.Scalise condemned Iran's direct involvement in attacks on Israel, stating, "Hamas, Hezbollah, are all funded by Iran ... Israel has a right to defend themselves. They always have. We've always stood by them in their right to...

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Scalise Announces Change to Legislative Schedule Next Week

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 13, 2024

METAIRIE, La.— House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has declared a shift in the House legislative schedule for the upcoming week in response to Iran's recent attack on Israel. Scalise stated, “In light of Iran’s unjustified attack on Israel, the House will move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable."Emphasizing the solidarity between the House of Representatives and Israel, Scalise asserted, “The House of Representatives stands...

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Scalise: Biden Has Opened Border to National Security Threats

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 10, 2024

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, along with several other Republican representatives, criticized the Biden Administration's handling of national security and foreign policy issues during a recent press conference in Washington, D.C. Scalise highlighted the dangers of President Biden's open border policies, stating, "People around the country want a secure American border, and President Biden, from his first day in office, set us on a course to have an open border to the tune of over 8 million people." He expressed concerns about the national security implications of...

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Scalise: Biden is Living in a Parallel Universe

By North Shore Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) expressed his concerns about President Biden's leadership, stating that the President is "living in a parallel universe." Scalise made these remarks during an interview on Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria Bartiromo.Scalise highlighted the challenges faced by House Republicans due to their slim majority, emphasizing the need for new leadership in the White House. He mentioned the recent resignation of Mike Gallagher, which further narrowed their majority to just one seat. Despite this, Scalise...

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Scalise, Johnson, McCaul Statement on Negotiations to Free Hostages Held by Hamas

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) issued a joint statement regarding the negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas since the October 7th attack."It is despicable that Hamas continues to hold over 130 innocent civilians hostage, including American citizens, nearly half a year later. As negotiations to secure their release resume, we urge Qatar and Egypt to use all of their leverage to immediately secure the release of the hostages on...

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Scalise: Joe Biden Wants to Attack American Energy

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 21, 2024

In a passionate address on the House floor, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise expressed his strong support for H. Res. 987, a resolution denouncing President Biden's energy policies. Scalise criticized Biden for what he sees as detrimental actions to American energy production and the economy.Scalise highlighted the impact of Biden's policies on everyday Americans, stating, "Why are families furious that they're paying about 40% more when they go to the gas station to fill up their cars? Why are they furious that when they pay their household electricity bills – if they...

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Scalise Highlights Energy Week in the House

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 20, 2024

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, along with other prominent House Republicans, gathered on the Floor to discuss the ongoing energy week in the House. Scalise took the opportunity to criticize President Biden's energy policies, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing American energy and protecting national security.Scalise highlighted the focus of House Republicans on American energy, stating, "This is energy week in the House and House Republicans continue to bring a number of bills to the House floor that are focused on lowering energy costs for America, standing...

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Scalise, Delegation Urge SBA to Approve Governor Landry’s Drought Disaster Declaration Request for Crawfish

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) expressed his support for Governor Landry’s Drought Disaster Declaration Request for the crawfish industry in Louisiana. In a statement released, Scalise highlighted the impact of last year's drought and saltwater intrusion on the industry, emphasizing the need for assistance for affected small businesses.Scalise stated, “Last year’s drought and saltwater intrusion events wreaked havoc on Louisiana’s crawfish industry, resulting in a decimated stock and harmful impacts on small businesses. Today, I...

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Scalise Announces Energy Week

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 14, 2024

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.V. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) along with other prominent Republican figures convened at the House Republican Issues Conference to discuss key elements of the Republican agenda, emphasizing the prioritization of American energy, border security, and opposition to what they perceive as President Biden's radical policies.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise highlighted the accomplishments of the House Republicans despite a slim majority, stating, “It's been a very busy Congress... major, major policy initiatives that we've...

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Scalise: Senate Majority Leader Schumer Owes Israel an Apology

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 14, 2024

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.V. — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has condemned Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent remarks calling for new elections in Israel. Speaking at the House Republican Issues Conference, Leader Scalise emphasized the importance of supporting Israel's right to defend itself against terrorist organizations like Hamas. He stated, "It's disturbing to see the Senate Majority Leader attacking our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel, at this time of war."Scalise criticized Schumer for targeting the democratically elected...

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House Republican Leadership Criticizes Biden’s Budget Proposal

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) expressed strong dissent towards President Biden's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025."The price tag of President Biden’s proposed budget is yet another glaring reminder of this Administration’s insatiable appetite for reckless spending and the Democrats’ disregard for fiscal responsibility," remarked Steve Scalise. Speaker Mike Johnson added, "Biden’s budget doesn’t just miss the...

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Scalise Criticizes SEC's Climate Rule as a Tool for Activists

By North Shore Louisiana News | Mar 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released a statement criticizing the SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule. Scalise expressed his concerns by stating, "Today, the SEC announced that it has allowed radical climate activists to hijack our capital markets. Unable to push their unpopular agenda through Congress, these leftists have found a willing partner in SEC Chairman Gary Gensler."Furthermore, Scalise highlighted his objection to the SEC's actions, saying, "Despite no clear Congressional authorization, the SEC has announced its intention to...

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Scalise: Biden Has the Power to Reverse His Deadly Border Crisis

By North Shore Louisiana News | Feb 29, 2024

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and other Republican lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C. to address the ongoing border crisis under President Biden's administration. Scalise emphasized the urgent need for action to secure the border and protect American lives, pointing out that Biden has the authority to reverse his open border policies.Scalise highlighted the impact of Biden's policies, stating, "As President Biden goes down to the border today for a photo-op, as has been aptly pointed out, he has the authority today to fix this problem that he created."...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with St. Tammany Parish rise or fall in 2021?

By North Shore Louisiana News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in St. Tammany Parish received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in St. Tammany County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North Shore Louisiana News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in St. Tammany County received $777,250 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.