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— U.S. House lawmakers Thursday discussed a proposed framework for reducing federal deficits and slowing the growth of the national debt.

(The Center Square) — Republican Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and four colleagues have sent letters to three abortion drug manufacturing companies demanding the companies disclose more information about their compliance with the oversight and risk evaluation guidelines under the Food and Drug Administration.

(The Center Square) — Lawmakers and industry leaders called for greater price transparency and reforms in the health care industry to lower costs recently.

HB 620 and HB 658, are on the agenda to be heard by the Ways and Means committee on Monday, March 30. These bills propose that all sales and use taxes be reported to and collected by the Louisiana Department of Revenue instead of a local collector for each parish.

A group of local residents who are focused on creating a positive community is reaching out to welcome others to join in their mission.

A free Jeff Davis Parish business workshop recently broke down steps for small businesses to build wealth through government contracts.

Community invited to participate in event’s success

(The Center Square) — The ongoing partial government shutdown is the second longest shutdown in American history as of Wednesday, and recent bipartisan negotiations are still far from complete.