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Bobby Jindal, John Schroder
Bobby Jindal, John Schroder (Getty Images, Facebook)
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Budget Battle Between Bobby Jindal, “Fiscal Hawks” Continues

Jindal has criticized budget reformers in the House, claiming they want to raise taxes by some $500 million.

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Louisiana State Capitol
Louisiana State Capitol, (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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Teachers To Rally In Baton Rouge As House Education Committee Convenes, Local Teacher Talks Education Reform

Cole said, while teachers in general are not opposed to reform, "these bills are not backed up by experienced educators who have an idea of what the profession involves in the classroom."

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Addo National Park
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Afternoon Drive Digest – What We Couldn’t Get To – Week of March 18

Harry Reid blames military deaths on sequester.

Dad gets in "trouble" over picture of his son with a gun.

Jay Leno calls NBC execs "snakes."

Pope Francis officially installed.

Thieves steal copper

Crawfish from Louisiana
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Tips For Your Crawfish Boil – Food Friday

For some, they have their system down to a science.  For others, you might just need a little help.  That's why Stu Gonsuron stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home to share some tips for your Crawfish Boil.

Gonsuron said that

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The Honda Classic - Final Round
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Broussard And Lafayette – Which Side Are You On?

The latest announcement came today from Broussard Mayor Charles Langlinais that he would be withdrawing the lawsuit against the City of Lafayette as a show of good faith.

The lawsuit over the annexation of a golf course is only the latest in the battle between the two cities

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Congressman Charles Boustany photo by Ken Romero
Congressman Charles Boustany photo by Ken Romero
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Congressman Charles Boustany Checking Up On IRS Over Star Trek Video

The IRS has been spending money on some unusual things and Congressman Charles Boustany is checking into what he has heard about.  He came on the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about how the IRS is spending money

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Joey Durel
Joey Durel, KPEL
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Joey Durel Voices Displeasure Over Fire Dispatch Dispute Involving City Of Broussard

In today's edition of the Afternoon Drive Home, Scott Brazda (filling in for Jeremy Lawrence) discusses with Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel the ongoing feud between the city of Broussard and Durel concerning the 911 dispatch service being discontinued to the city of Broussard.

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President Obama Visits Local Burger Restaurant
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Afternoon Drive Digest – What We Couldn’t Get To – Week of March 11

After sequester, there are still White House staffers making six figure salaries.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries, another business touched by Obamacare.

Only 3 in 10 actually trust the government.

Is North Korea spoilin

General Electric Post Almost A 5.8 Percent Drop In Earnings
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Making Better Use Of The Oven – Food Friday

For many people, they know how to use the microwave or the stove top, but the oven is something that many people really only use every now and again.

Stu Gonsuron stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home with some tips to help you make better use of the oven, apart from using it as additional storage space

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Governors Speak To Media After Meeting At White House
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What Do You Think Of Governor Jindal’s Tax Plan?

Governor Jindal has announced some details about his tax plan and many are now taking sides.  His plan calls for the elimination of the income tax in exchange for a sales tax increase from 4 to 5.88 pe

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The Conclave Of Cardinals Have Elected A New Pope To Lead The World's Catholics
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What Do You Think Of The Selection Of Pope Francis?

With much pomp and circumstance, Catholic Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and voted to see who the next pope would be.  After several votes, it was decided that Cardinal Jorge Bergogl

Teachers Standing For Solutions
Teachers Standing For Solutions (from Facebook)
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Abby Breaux Creates Stir Nationally With Her Letter To Parish Schools

She wrote a bold and unapologetic letter to the school system.  In it, she not only laid down her job, but she also laid out some simple and direct ways to fix what she says are continuing problems in our schools

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