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Bobby Jindal: The Disappointing Governor of Louisiana
                   
freerepublic.com     21-May-2008            

Bobby Jindal was elected Governor in a landslide last year, riding into office on the hopes and aspirations of the vast majority of voters in this state. He campaigned as a fiscal and social conservative who would make major changes to state government. Sadly, after four months of his...


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Louisiana Citizens for Repealing the Stelly Tax

Last fall, almost all the candidates for office from local to statewide were on the "Repeal Stelly" bandwagon. As of this first regular session of the legislature under our new reform minded Governor Jindal, only ONE bill has been put forth to repeal the Stelly tax. There are several bills that...

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Bobby Jindal - Less Conservative Than You Think

When you think “political corruption” several locations spring immediately to mind, usually starting with Louisiana and Chicago. However, when we voted Bobby Jindal in as Governor, we were sure we were turning a corner and the bad old days were ending. It’s been a rude surprise to learn that...

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Tax cuts dodge real reform

Talk of slashing Louisiana’s personal income tax in recent weeks at the Legislature fizzled into a compromise that will result in $300 million in tax breaks. The move also shows a lack of long-term vision from Gov. Bobby Jindal and lawmakers, who are only considering myopic issues with the $1.3...

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Governor Jindal Announces Plan to Eliminate "Stelly Tax"

wafb.com     19-May-2008          

Governor Bobby Jindal announced Wednesday morning that legislative leaders have agreed to eliminate the state's so-called "Stelly Tax" beginning next year. The idea must still be approved by a vote of state lawmakers. The change, if approved, would bring a tax break to all Louisiana taxpayers who...

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Jindal - Do As I Say, Not As I Do

I’ve been a Jindal fan for years - I followed his early career in working on Louisiana’s health care systems, I’ve voted for him as a Representative in the House, and of course as Governor. But this is very disappointing: Gov. Bobby Jindal wants less sunshine for his office than the type of...

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