Tag Archives: Government

Louisiana Anti-Senior Citizen Bill Defeated – The Pop Tort

Great news, civil justice fans! It’s an “ask and ye shall receive” kind of day here at ThePopTort!  Just one day after we told you about a horrendous anti-civil justice, anti-consumer, anti-senior citizen law that was under consideration in Louisiana, … Continue reading

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Asthma-Free Housing Act will help Tenants Breathe Easier – re-classifies rats, MOLD, and roaches as immediately hazardous “C violations”

“If there is lead in an apartment, a City inspector will find it,” he explained, and if landlords fail to act immediately, the city sends an emergency repair unit to get the job done. But mold, cockroaches, and rats are … Continue reading

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New Book – How to maximize FEMA funding after a natural disaster – blog of new orleans

Posted by: Kevin Allman May 27, 2009 It’s $35, but Amazon has a used copy for $26.99. blogofneworleans

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Porn star as senator no big deal in Louisiana

By MICHAEL TORTORICH GateHouse News Service If you thought the notion of adult film star Stormy Daniels vying for the U.S. Senate seat of incumbent junior Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana was a flash in the pan, think again. The … Continue reading

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Video – Trussville family settles with HUD over mold infestation

Lisa Crane, Reporting Lynne Jones, Producer Jamey Bryan, Photographer/Editor May 30, 2009 A Trussville family ousted from their home because of a mold problem has resolved their case with the Federal Government. Leslieanne Johannsen, her husband and two young children … Continue reading

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