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<title><![CDATA[People fight for city cash]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Shreveport has $2.2 million up for grabs in unspent bond money.<br>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:02:19 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[People fight for city cash]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Shreveport has $2.2 million up for grabs in unspent bond money.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Judge Bows to Angry Jury]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Miller County Circuit Judge Kelvin Wyrick recently came under fierce criticism from members of the jury in the case of Lee Sanders.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:47:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Judge Bows to Angry Jury]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Miller County Circuit Judge Kelvin Wyrick recently came under fierce criticism from members of the jury in the case of Lee Sanders.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:47:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Judge Bows to Angry Jury]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Miller County Circuit Judge Kelvin Wyrick recently came under fierce criticism from members of the jury in the case of Lee Sanders.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:47:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Judge Bows to Angry Jury]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Miller County Circuit Judge Kelvin Wyrick recently came under fierce criticism from members of the jury in the case of Lee Sanders.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:47:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saints Win Makes Louisiana Marketable]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The big win is drawing attention to the Crescent City in more ways than one. In fact, some experts believe it will jump start tourism and economic development in the state.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:11:31 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saints Win Makes Louisiana Marketable]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The big win is drawing attention to the Crescent City in more ways than one. In fact, some experts believe it will jump start tourism and economic development in the state.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:11:31 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Flood Insurance]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[BUYING FLOOD INSURANCE IS WORTH THE INVESTMENTSHREVEPORT, La. &ndash; Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. That&rsquo;s one important reason to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). And Louisianians are getting the message; nearly 12,000 claims were made in 2008 and more than $426 million was paid out. This puts Louisiana second on the list of the top 10 states for NFIP payouts in 2008.This year, governments and private nonprofit groups that may be without flood insurance are faced with an enormous financial burden of &nbsp;rebuilding and repairing roads, bridges and other infrastructure after the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding of late October and early November.&ldquo;Parishes, cities and towns that carry flood insurance on their public property have made a smart investment in their future,&rdquo; said Gerard M. Stolar, FEMA&rsquo;s federal coordinating officer for the recovery effort from last fall&rsquo;s disaster. &ldquo;Having flood insurance can mean that communities are able to get up and running more quickly, as well as open their facilities to the public sooner.&rdquo;NFIP flood insurance is available to any property owner, including homeowners, as long as the community participates in the program. Below are some important and interesting flood facts:All areas are susceptible to flooding to varying degrees; in fact, nationwide 25 percent to 30 percent of all flood claims occur in the low- to moderate-risk areas; To get secured financing to buy, build or improve structures in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), buyers or property owners are required to purchase flood insurance. Lending institutions that are federally regulated or federally insured must determine if the structure is located in a SFHA and must provide written notice requiring flood insurance. Communities can protect their public property with NFIP insurance. They can insure buildings for up to $500,000 and their contents for up to $500,000. Individuals can insure their homes for up to $250,000 and the contents for up to $100,000. It takes 30 days after purchase for a policy to take effect, so it&rsquo;s important to buy insurance before floodwaters start to rise; Nearly 21,000 communities across the United States and its territories participate in the NFIP by adopting and enforcing floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage; Federal disaster assistance is not the answer to full recovery and is only available if the president declares a disaster.&nbsp;More than 90 percent of all hazardous events in the United States are not declared as federal disasters.&nbsp;Flood insurance pays even if a disaster is not declared.&nbsp; NFIP loss payouts are not paid for by taxpayers but through premiums collected for flood insurance policies. NFIP flood insurance is sold through most major private insurance companies and licensed property insurance agents who sell homeowners&rsquo; or property insurance. More information, including a list of local agents, is available via NFIP&#39;s toll-free line at 800-427-4661, (TTY/TD) 800-427-5593, or online at www.floodsmart.gov.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:25:58 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Flood Insurance]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[BUYING FLOOD INSURANCE IS WORTH THE INVESTMENTSHREVEPORT, La. &ndash; Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. That&rsquo;s one important reason to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). And Louisianians are getting the message; nearly 12,000 claims were made in 2008 and more than $426 million was paid out. This puts Louisiana second on the list of the top 10 states for NFIP payouts in 2008.This year, governments and private nonprofit groups that may be without flood insurance are faced with an enormous financial burden of &nbsp;rebuilding and repairing roads, bridges and other infrastructure after the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding of late October and early November.&ldquo;Parishes, cities and towns that carry flood insurance on their public property have made a smart investment in their future,&rdquo; said Gerard M. Stolar, FEMA&rsquo;s federal coordinating officer for the recovery effort from last fall&rsquo;s disaster. &ldquo;Having flood insurance can mean that communities are able to get up and running more quickly, as well as open their facilities to the public sooner.&rdquo;NFIP flood insurance is available to any property owner, including homeowners, as long as the community participates in the program. Below are some important and interesting flood facts:All areas are susceptible to flooding to varying degrees; in fact, nationwide 25 percent to 30 percent of all flood claims occur in the low- to moderate-risk areas; To get secured financing to buy, build or improve structures in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), buyers or property owners are required to purchase flood insurance. Lending institutions that are federally regulated or federally insured must determine if the structure is located in a SFHA and must provide written notice requiring flood insurance. Communities can protect their public property with NFIP insurance. They can insure buildings for up to $500,000 and their contents for up to $500,000. Individuals can insure their homes for up to $250,000 and the contents for up to $100,000. It takes 30 days after purchase for a policy to take effect, so it&rsquo;s important to buy insurance before floodwaters start to rise; Nearly 21,000 communities across the United States and its territories participate in the NFIP by adopting and enforcing floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage; Federal disaster assistance is not the answer to full recovery and is only available if the president declares a disaster.&nbsp;More than 90 percent of all hazardous events in the United States are not declared as federal disasters.&nbsp;Flood insurance pays even if a disaster is not declared.&nbsp; NFIP loss payouts are not paid for by taxpayers but through premiums collected for flood insurance policies. NFIP flood insurance is sold through most major private insurance companies and licensed property insurance agents who sell homeowners&rsquo; or property insurance. More information, including a list of local agents, is available via NFIP&#39;s toll-free line at 800-427-4661, (TTY/TD) 800-427-5593, or online at www.floodsmart.gov.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:25:58 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Early Voting For March Primary Begins Later This Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Early voting for the March primary begins on February 16th. Registered Texas voters can either cast their ballots in person or vote by mail.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:19:46 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Early Voting For March Primary Begins Later This Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Early voting for the March primary begins on February 16th. Registered Texas voters can either cast their ballots in person or vote by mail.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:19:46 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Palin To Deliver Keynote Speech At Tea Party Convention Tonight]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will be the keynote
speaker tonight as the first National Tea Party Convention comes to a close at Nashville.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:18:42 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Palin To Deliver Keynote Speech At Tea Party Convention Tonight]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will be the keynote
speaker tonight as the first National Tea Party Convention comes to a close at Nashville.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:18:42 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shelli Briery Reports Live From New Orleans]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of fans are taking over the French Quarter, cheering the Saints onto victory.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:18:06 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shelli Briery Reports Live From New Orleans]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of fans are taking over the French Quarter, cheering the Saints onto victory.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:18:06 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shelli Briery Reports Live From New Orleans]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of fans are taking over the French Quarter, cheering the Saints onto victory.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:18:06 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vivian Shows Saints Spirit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Saints spirit was alive in the Vivian town square Saturday morning.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:17:41 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vivian Shows Saints Spirit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Saints spirit was alive in the Vivian town square Saturday morning.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:17:41 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vivian Shows Saints Spirit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Saints spirit was alive in the Vivian town square Saturday morning.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:17:41 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Commissioner Goodell Talks Labor Deal, Concussions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is confident the league
will reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with its players union and avoid a lockout in the 2011 season.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:16:36 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Commissioner Goodell Talks Labor Deal, Concussions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is confident the league
will reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with its players union and avoid a lockout in the 2011 season.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:16:36 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saints Will Have Parade in NOLA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A post super-bowl parade for the Saints has already been scheduled.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:15:50 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saints Will Have Parade in NOLA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A post super-bowl parade for the Saints has already been scheduled.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:15:50 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saints Will Have Parade in NOLA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A post super-bowl parade for the Saints has already been scheduled.]]></description>
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