Honored by watchdog group: The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste today honored Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, as a “taxpayer hero” for scoring 90% on the group’s 2008 Congressional Ratings. The average for the entire House was 35%, and the average for the Senate was 38%. Since 1989, the watchdog has tracked roll call votes to separate the taxpayer advocates from those who favor wasteful programs and pork-barrel spending.
Shreveport launches film site tour: Officials in the Shreveport area have announced a 21-stop tour for movie fans to see locations where films have been made. Pam Glorioso, special projects coordinator for nearby Bossier City, sees the film trail as a tool for economic development. In the last four years, 72 movie and TV projects have used the Shreveport-Bossier City area as their back lot, including Soul Men starring Bernie Mac, Isaac Hayes and Samuel L. Jackson.
