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La Fonta: "It Is Time To Put Louisiana First, Gov. Jindal" 09/01/09
State Representative Juan La Fonta (D- 96) publicly denounced Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal for refusing to accept $300 million appropriated by the Federal Government in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act for a high-speed rail system that would revolutionize travel, reduce traffic, and enhance Hurricane evacuation methods in Southern Louisiana.
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LaFonta Joins City And State Officials On Inaugural Flight 07/14/09
State Representative Juan LaFonta (D-96) flew with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and other City and State Officials on AeroMexico’s inaugural flight from New Orleans to Mexico City last Tuesday, July 7.
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LaFonta: 'There Were Ways To Solve This Budget Crisis' 05/14/09
State Rep. Juan LaFonta (D-96) this afternoon voted against the state’s budget for FY09-10, saying the governor and House Appropriations Committee did not do enough to address vital needs by taking difficult stands.
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LaFonta's Bill To Deter Gun Violence At Parades Sails Through Committee 05/12/09
Rep. Juan LaFonta’s bill to make the “reckless discharge” of a firearm at or near a publicly permitted event punishable by at least five years in jail passed unanimously through the House Criminal Justice Committee this morning, paving the way for safer parades and other public events.
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