Mitch Landrieu

It doesn't strike the mapping requirement, but it strikes the mandatory coverage provision until there is a study done about what the economic impact will be to people living behind those levees and dams.

I come to the floor before we move to the final stages of this debate to thank my colleagues for their extraordinary help in putting into this bill, which is a major piece of legislation--attempting to help communities throughout the…

I appreciate the support earlier today of an amendment that I, Senator Cochran, Senator Vitter, and Senator Wicker brought forward for the people of the gulf coast--thousands and thousands and thousands of homeowners, responsible…

I really appreciate the cooperation of the manager because this is a very important amendment for the gulf coast. It is an amendment I offer with the support of the Senators from Mississippi--Mr. Cochran and Mr. Wicker--as well as Senator…

a group of Senators, now for several years, has been working to reduce the estate tax. With the constraints on the budget, particularly with spending $348 million a day in Iraq, this has been difficult. But some of us have been working in…

the Second World War will probably be known as one of the greatest achievements in American history. The ultimate victory over enemies in the Pacific and in Europe is a testament to the uncommon valor of American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen…

I rise to pay tribute to a very important Louisianan, and really a great leader of our Nation, who passed away recently. I come to the floor in her memory, to pause for just a moment and to remember this great lady. Thursday, January 24…

I am so pleased that Senator Coleman has joined me as a co-chair of the Adoption Caucus to help lead the 213 Members of Congress who have joined our coalition. As the Senator pointed out, it seems that around this place adoption is the…

Senate Republicans have time and time again voted to reform and repeal the alternative minimum tax, a stealth tax that was promulgated in 1969 to ensure some 155 wealthy Americans paid at least some level of Federal tax but which today…

almost a year ago, we passed a Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Included in that very large piece of legislation was a small provision that probably went beneath most people's notice. Section 426 of that bill allows Federal funding…

may I take a moment to thank the chairwoman of this committee again for fulfilling the promise she made to have this bill--that was 7 years in the making--become law. And as of about 10 minutes after 12, eastern time, it did become law…

With funding in this conference report designated in the fund for the improvement of education, the Robert H. Clampitt Foundation's Children's PressLine will establish a New Orleans bureau to teach journalism skills to at-risk youth in New…