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Health bill helps wavering Louisiana senator WASHINGTON (AP) (2009-11-20) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's health care bill has millions of dollars to help Louisiana finance Medicaid at a time when he is hoping that state's wavering Democratic senator will support overhaul legislation.

Archdiocese to get $25 million for school repairs NEW ORLEANS (AP) (2009-11-20) The Archdiocese of New Orleans is set to receive $25 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Louisiana Recovery Authority to repair five Catholic schools damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

SWEPCO buying Louisiana cooperative SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) (2009-11-20) A subsidiary of power generator American Electric Power plans to buy a Louisiana electric cooperative for $94 million in a deal expected to save the cooperative's members 20 percent a year on their electricity bills.

Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding New Orleans (AP) (2009-11-19) A federal judge ruled late Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina.

Jindal takes part in GOP governors' conference Baton Rouge, LA (AP) (2009-11-19) Gov. Bobby Jindal is in Texas for a Republican Governors Association conference.

Independent study sought on N.O. hospital BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) (2009-11-18) The Commission on Streamlining Government has called for a new independent study of all the options for providing an academic medical center in New Orleans.

Police: Guard apparently makes up LSU attack BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) (2009-11-18) Louisiana State University police say a security guard who told investigators a man attacked her while she worked an event made up the attack and confessed that her wounds were self-inflicted.

Ex-congressman hopes to stay free on bond ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) (2009-11-18) A former Louisiana congressman sentenced to 13 years in prison on bribery charges is hoping he can remain free on bond while he appeals his conviction.