Charlie Melancon: “Our culture is threatened. Our coastal economy is threatened. And everything that I know and love is at risk.”

Mr. Speaker, I would like to associate myself with Mr. Boustany's remarks. Of course most people from most States are very proud when their colleges become the national champion, and particularly in this past year I have had conversations…

I am here to speak on an issue of paramount importance to my constituents in south Louisiana and I think the entire Nation. Outer Continental Shelf production and coastal impact assistance are very important. Louisiana is uniquely…

I hope when this energy policy debate is over, and we have come to a consensus and passed a bill, that it's a good bill, and that we can say to you, I worked to secure your energy future, and I hope that it's going to be one that carries…

This time on forgotten crimes: Caught up with prostitution scandals in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, a Louisiana politician has been let of the hook.