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Edwards sworn in as Louisiana governor; only Democrat in Deep South

The Associated Press

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Louisiana House rejects Edwards’ pick for speaker

The Associated Press

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Louisiana lawmakers to select their leaders with start of new term

The Associated Press

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Louisiana House speaker’s race could be contested for first time since...

The Associated Press

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Record high $50M spent on Louisiana gubernatorial race, campaign records show

The Associated Press

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Louisiana Republicans rail against Obama’s executive order on guns

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US auto sales expected to hit all-time high in 2015

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US stocks end year flat, despite roller coaster ride throughout 2015

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Businesses spend record $5T in 2015 to scoop up other businesses

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Healthier job market lifts US consumer confidence as 2015 draws to...

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Holiday spending up 8% from last year; online sales jump 20%

The Associated Press

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US economy grew at 2% annual rate in third quarter

The Associated Press

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Edwards says he’ll remove food stamp work requirements enacted by Jindal

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Outside groups try to influence Louisiana House speaker race

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As online holiday sales rise, FedEX and UPS scramble to meet...

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New Orleans council votes to remove Confederate monuments

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Louisiana to use $255M short-term loan to finance projects

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Federal Reserve finally lifts key interest rate from near zero

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