Once again, there's that word again to be afraid of - "commission." This time it's to form a commission for the Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial. I do believe an organizing-commemoration committee should be formed, but not on the state level. Frankly, I'm surprised Nita and Reed are going along with a bill originally and solely authored by a New Orleans legislator from the Lakeview area.

Senate Sends to President Housing Bill with Landrieu Road Home Tax Fix Bill includes $1.3 billion in tax relief for the Gulf Coast. WASHINGTON - The United States Senate today sent to the President's desk a housing bill that includes...