Speaker Johnson will address session of Israeli Knesset

Speaker Johnson will travel to address a special session of the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem on Sunday, June 22.“It will be one of the highest honors of my life to address the Israeli Knesset at this fateful moment. Our ties run deeper than military partnerships and trade agreements.

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I’m a Retired Veteran; Why must I pay for Medicare?Dear Rusty: I’m a retired Navy veteran who is going to be turning 65 years old this year. My question is concerning mandatory Medicare sign-up requirements.

Louisiana Republicans urging swift consideration of Cameron Parish LNG project

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Reps. Clay Higgins (R-La.) and Julia Letlow (R-La.

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Will “DOGE” Hurt our Social Security or Medicare Benefits?by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensAsk Rusty – Will “DOGE” Hurt our Social Security or Medicare Benefits?

American energy dominance starts at home; Louisiana must lead, not follow

American Energy Dominance Starts Here at Home. Louisiana Must Lead, Not Litigate.President Trump’s recent executive order on “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach” sends a clear message: states must stop weaponizing lawsuits against the very industry that powers our nation.

Reader wishes best for new Pope Leo XIV

Dear Editor:I indeed wish the best for new Pope Leo XIV. Many commentators have said that he has potential for many years ahead. Quite true as far as actuarialtables go.However, I am mindful that when I was a teenager in 1978, Pope John Paul I was elected pope.He served for a fateful 33 days.

Reminding all freedom comes at a cost

The Natchitoches Parish Veterans & Memoriao Park Committee hosted a Memorial Day program with the speaker being Mark E. Kerry, Colonel, U.S.Army Retired.Kerry is a resident of Gorum and is District 5 representative on the Natchitoches Parish Council of Parish Government.

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I hope all enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend and took time to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our country.

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Remember and honor our fallen on Memorial Day

Here are the numbers of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.