And for the first time in our Nation's history, we will receive when the BP penalty is paid anywhere from $5 billion to $20 billion that is going to be invested in the gulf coast with the largest portion of that coming to Louisiana.
Landrieu highlights significant federal funding for Louisiana from BP penalties.
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