Headlines - August 3, 2012
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Public Affairs, News
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-08-03
Duration: 00:05:25
Subjects: Health Care | United States. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Women's health services | Education | The Shaw Group | Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Landrieu, Mary Speaker
- Scott, Loren Interviewee
- Roemer, Buddy Speaker
Description
This segment from the August 3, 2012, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu announcing the preventive health services available to women through the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare); 500 new laws taking effect; the Department of Education announcing a 33% increase in the number of unacceptable schools; an interview with economist Loren Scott on the $3 billion sale of the Shaw Group in Baton Rouge to CB&I; former Governor Buddy Roemer speaking to the Baton Rouge Press Club about the growing number of special interest groups in Washington, D.C.; and the destruction of the Hubig’s Pie Bakery in New Orleans due to a fire.