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Senator Kennedy Calls on President Biden to Address Antisemitic Campus Protests
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has voiced his concerns regarding the ongoing antisemitic protests and violence on college campuses, calling on President Biden to take action to put an end to the disturbing trend. In a recent statement, Senator Kennedy highlighted the need for swift intervention, stating, “President Biden could stop this stuff on a dime.”During a joint effort with Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and other colleagues to address the issue, Senator Kennedy expressed his dismay at the current state of affairs, particularly on college campuses. He pointed out the...
Sen. John Kennedy Announces $2.2 Million in Hurricane Aid for Louisiana Parishes
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,191,871 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.Kennedy stated, “Hurricane Ida hit Lafourche Parish hard, and Hurricane Laura dealt a tough blow to Calcasieu Parish. This $2.2 million will help folks in southern Louisiana restore infrastructure for families.”The FEMA aid allocation includes $1,140,733 to Lafourche Parish to restore the Bayou Blue baseball fields in Houma, La. following damage caused by Hurricane Ida....