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Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise predict GOP win in congressional midterms Original

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By Mark Ballard Verified
| The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate Verified
WASHINGTON — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise — the two top Republicans in the U.S. House, who both want to keep those jobs — are barnstorming the nation to shore up GOP candidates in about two dozen states. Many campaign handicappers, pundits and bettors predict a Democratic wave will sweep Republicans out of power on Capitol Hill. Democrats need to flip only four seats.
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Mardi Gras in August: krewe started by Katrina diaspora rolls in Washington, D.C.

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By Mark Ballard Verified
| The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate Verified
WASHINGTON – Most D.C. residents wouldn’t understand the meanings behind purple, green and gold Mardi Gras colors. But they like parades. U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, who was king of the Krewe of Pyros’ Inaugural Mardi Gras Parade on Aug. 8, was aware of the differences between Washington in the summer and New Orleans in the winter. He wore a loose-fitting casual shirt rather than elaborate royal garb.
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Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy questions Trump FDA nominee’s experience, vaccine stance

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By Mark Ballard Verified
| The Shreveport-Bossier Advocate Verified
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the agency that oversees the safety of food and drugs, citing a lack of experience and questioning her commitment to defending vaccines. As chair of the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, Cassidy’s wariness could pose problems for Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination. Overton, of Gallup, New Mexico, is a deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
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