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Bill would reduce barriers on exporters of LNG
A group of Republican senators introduced a bill to remove barriers on U.S. exporters of liquified natural gas (LNG) to so they can access the market more quickly.The License Natural Gas (LNG) Now...
Higgins says border situation threatens U.S. “integrity”
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) told Hill.TV's "Rising" on Tuesday that the "integrity" of the U.S. is being threatened by the situation at the southern border."It doesn't take long to understand that our...
Higgins vows to catch those responsible for string of arsons at black churches in Louisiana
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) vowed on Tuesday to catch those responsible for burning three African-American churches in his home district. "We intend to catch those responsible," Higgins told Hill.TV's...
Congressman Clay Higgins’ office to hold VA outreach clinics across the state
Congressman Clay Higgins' office is holding six veterans outreach clinics this year.The first one will be held this Monday in Rayne.The workshops will be like the one Higgins' office hosted in...
Congressman Clay Higgins doesn’t believe there will be enough votes to override veto
Congressman Clay Higgins says he does not believe Congress has enough to votes to override President Donald Trump's first presidential veto.The House and Senate voted to overturn the president's...
Random drug tests for members of Congress? Higgins says it’s time
Louisiana Republican Clay Higgins introduced a resolution this week that would subject all sitting members of the House and Senate to random drug testing.The measure lays out a proposal under which...
GOP Rep, Former Cop to Cohen: ‘You Remind Me’ of Men I’ve Arrested
A former longtime Louisiana lawman who is now a Republican congressman told former Trump attorney Michael Cohen that he "reminds" him of some of the "several thousand men" he's arrested."Mr. Cohen,...
VIDEO: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-La) responds to State of the Union Address
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District reacted to the State of the Union Address.Higgins says President Trump has the legal authority and obligation to protect our...
Higgins on front row for border wall debate, possible Trump investigations
Louisiana GOP U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins' committee assignments have landed him on the front lines of the border wall controversy and potential investigations of President Donald Trump and his...
Higgins named to Oversight & Reform Committee
Even as Democrats move into leadership positions of the House of Representatives, Republicans are announcing committee appointments to fight an expected deluge of investigations and questions for...
Rep. Clay Higgins among Louisiana congressman not accepting pay checks amid government shutdown
Four Louisiana congressmen are joining the federal employees that are working without pay during the government shutdown as it enters its third week.The Advocate reports Republican representatives...
Lake Charles VA Clinic to be renamed in honor of Douglas Fournet
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - The Lake Charles Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will be renamed in honor of Douglas Fournet, of Kinder.The announcement was made by Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA),...
What Higgins, LFT are doing about long lines at the airport
It's no secret there have been some issues for folks trying to board early morning flights at Lafayette Regional Airport lately. Those not making their flights despite arriving hours early have...
Groundbreaking for LFT terminal; officials say shorter lines to come
Lafayette Regional Airport is moving forward with plans for an expansion.Thursday, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new terminal with a greater sense of why it's so important.The...
‘Isn’t it time for a new one?’ Lafayette Regional breaks ground on new terminal
Folks "flying Lafayette" could be going through a brand-new, 120,000-square foot terminal in just two years.Construction on the more than $80 million project is estimated to be complete in 24 months...
Lawmakers want to rename Lake Charles VA Clinic after Medal of Honor recipient
Legislation to rename the Lake Charles Community-Based Outpatient Clinic after a U.S. Army first lieutenant from Kinder has been introduced by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Kennedy, and U.S....
Rep. Clay Higgins Wants to Drug Test Congress
Rep. Clay Higgins has an idea for how to get Congress to clean up its act: random drug screenings."I have observed some behavior that would cause one to wonder," the Louisiana Republican told the...
Higgins keeps focus on serving
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins is aware of the upcoming Nov. 6 election to retain his 3rd District seat, but he said he remains focused on "working and serving."Higgins, R-Port Barre, told the American...
Rep. Higgins: Trump, America winning trade war
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins said the majority of Louisiana workers and businessmen and women are pledging patience during the trade wars because they believe President Donald Trump and America will...