The first chance for congress to scale back the National Security Agency's controversial surveillance program failed yesterday in a narrow 217-205 vote.
Congressman Charles Boustany of Louisiana's 3rd congressional district was recently recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with the "Spirit of Enterprise" award. The Spirit of Enterprise award is given out every year to members of Congress based on rankings given for key business votes outlined in the Chamber of Commerce's yearly publication, How They Voted...
Ousted acting IRS chief Steven Miller testified on Friday before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee about the scandal involving the agency, which admitted to targeting conservative, TEA Party and religious groups for audits.
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.
Congressman Boustany said that he found out the IRS has been spending around $4 million on a TV studio that they have been using to produce videos at taxpayer expense...
Not many issues can bring democrats and republicans together. But when it comes to saving the Lafayette Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D) and Congressman Charles Boustany (R) have put forth the Keep Our Commitment Veterans Act to keep the doors open while providing a new clinic in Lake Charles.
National Journal has added another name to the list of people that are considering a run against Senator Mary Landrieu. That name would be Charles Boustany, recently reelected Congressman from Louisiana's Third District.
Neal Patel, a spokesperson connected with Boustany, said,
The Congressman is committed to providing conservative leadership and getting real results for South Louisiana.
He...
Congressman Charles Boustany took the time to stop by the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about the President's speech to the nation and what he plans to do in the next several weeks.
Boustany said that he felt there wouldn't be much new in the speech...