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Louisiana representatives join effort for House vote on Social Security Fairness Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KALB) – Louisiana Reps. Julia Letlow (R-District 5) and Garret Graves (R-District 6) held a press convention at the moment to announce an effort to deliver ahead the Social Safety Equity Act (H.R. 82), after it was delayed for a vote by the Home Methods and Means Committee on Tuesday.
H.R. 82 appears to be like to eradicate the penalty for staff with authorities pensions and their spouses because it applies to social safety advantages. These staff embrace greater than 2 million retired authorities staff like legislation enforcement, academics and state staff. The present laws, generally known as the Windfall Elimination Penalty (WEP) and Authorities Pension Offset (GPO), have been applied within the Eighties, stopping authorities staff from accumulating full social safety advantages.
Now, a number of Home members, together with Letlow and Graves, are pushing for H.R. 82 to be heard earlier than Congress after it was delayed within the Home committee.
In talking with The Each day Advertiser, Letlow and Graves say the present legislation penalizes folks from going into public service and is dishonest Individuals out of advantages they earned and paid into.
Nonetheless, opponents to the invoice argue repealing the legislation will put extra of a pressure on social safety and its future.
”These folks’s cash has been stolen. It has been stolen and diverted into inflating the Social Safety belief fund,” mentioned Graves. “Sure, there’s a elementary downside with the belief fund that must be addressed. However these folks’s cash has been stolen for 40 years. Nicely, inform me, this factor prices cash. Sure, it prices their cash that they’ve been paying. That is an injustice.”
At a press convention this morning, Letlow and Graves joined the invoice’s writer, Illinois Democrat Rodney Davis, to announce an effort to realize 218 signatures amongst colleagues to pressure a ground vote.
“I would like the American folks to listen to us loudly that we’re going to proceed this struggle till it’s mounted,” mentioned Letlow.
After the Home committee vote on Tuesday, Congressional members weren’t the one political leaders reacting to the outcome. State Rep. Mike Johnson (R-District 27) took to social media, writing, “Though I’m upset within the management and the way the folks’s will has been procedurally denied, I’m inspired that this difficulty has gotten unprecedented nationwide consideration and fashioned unity amongst Individuals who’ve served the general public as very important staff who’ve paid into Social Safety but denied their earned advantages.”
Johnson went on to say, “Though at the moment was not a win, I’m satisfied we’re a lot nearer to repealing the unfair WEP & GPO advantages owed to our academics, police, firefighters, first responders, letter carriers, and public retirees.”
Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not but scheduled a ground vote for the laws. It isn’t clear but if supporting members can have the assist to get the invoice on the ground for a vote.
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The Independence Bowl will be a game of offensive contrasts as the Army West Point Black Knights face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Saturday at Independence Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 9:15 p.m. eastern on ESPN.
Army (11-2) enters the game using its run-based attack based on option, deception and power football. If the Black Knights don’t have 34 or 35 minutes of time of possession by game’s end, then they haven’t done their job. Army can create big plays, but the Black Knights would rather grind its opponents down to submission.
Louisiana Tech (5-7) runs a pass-based, Air Raid offense that coach Sonny Cumbie learned from one of his coaches and mentors, the legendary Mike Leach. The former Texas Tech quarterback doesn’t have the talent he needs to make it as effective as the Red Raiders’ glory days offensively. But, he’s found a quarterback that could help get him there in the coming years — if the Bulldogs can hang onto him.
This is the transfer portal era after all.
Here are three offensive players to watch for each team going into Saturday’s contest.
QB Bryson Daily
Daily was the American Athletic Conference offensive player of the year and was sixth in Heisman Trophy voting. He is the focal point of this offense. He’s rushed for 1,532 yards and 29 touchdowns (tied for most in FBS) and has thrown for another 942 yards with nine touchdowns and four interceptions. If LA Tech wants to win, it has to slow him down. Look at the Navy tape for a template.
RB Noah Short
With Kanye Udoh’s transfer to Arizona State, the bulk of the complementary backfield work may fall to short, who was the Black Knights’ third-leading rusher this season. He rushed for 542 yards and two touchdowns but gained more yards per carry (7.7) than Udoh (6.2).
This is Daily’s swan song so he’ll get plenty of work. But Short needs to be a solid complement. He’s also one of Army’s top passing targets with 17 catches for 318 yards and three touchdowns.
WR Casey Reynolds
Reynolds leads the Black Knights with 19 receptions for 444 yards and three touchdowns. When Daily looks for a big play down the field, count on Reynolds to be the receiver he’s looking for. It’s been that way all season.
QB Evan Bullock
He finally emerged with the starting job in late September and the freshman ended up with 1,938 yards, 14 touchdowns and two interceptions as he completed 67% of his passes. That’s a solid start in an offense that requires quick passing and high accuracy. Bullock has both, but he’s also been sacked 31 times.
RB Omiri Wiggins
The running game can be afterthought in an Air Raid offense. But Wiggins is coming off a huge game in LA Tech’s finale, as he rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns and three interceptions against Kennesaw State. That was more than a quarter of his output this season (487 yards, four touchdowns).
WR Tru Edwards
The senior is from Shreveport, La., so this is like coming home. And he’s had a huge year for the Bulldogs. Edwards is their leading receiver by a significant margin, with 77 receptions for 897 yards and six touchdowns. He’s caught 25 passes in his last three games but hasn’t found the end zone.
Most of Louisiana is classified as a mental health professional shortage area, leaving countless families — especially children —without access to critical mental health services. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, over half of children in Louisiana who experience mental health challenges do not receive the care they need. This is a staggering number given that this study estimates that 30.3% of children ages 3-17 have at least one emotional, developmental or behavioral health disorder. This unmet need has far-reaching consequences, affecting school performance, family stability and community safety.
Addressing this gap starts with investing in higher education programs that train the mental health professionals our state desperately needs. Universities such as the University of Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana State University Shreveport, Louisiana Tech University, Grambling State University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, McNeese State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, University of New Orleans, University of Holy Cross, Tulane University, Nicholls State University, LSU and others play a vital role in preparing skilled counselors, psychologists and social workers.
However, the current capacity of mental health training programs is not sufficient to meet the growing demand. We are facing another potential budget shortfall in Louisiana that could impact higher education. Without adequate funding and resources, these programs may struggle to equip students with the expertise and experience required to enter the workforce.
Investing in these programs is not just about addressing today’s challenges — it is about safeguarding the future of Louisiana. By increasing the number of trained mental health professionals, we can improve outcomes for children and families, reduce the strain on emergency services and foster healthier, more resilient communities.
It is time to prioritize the mental health of our state by supporting higher education programs that make a difference. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future.
MATTHEW THORNTON
chief executive officer, Center for Children and Families, Inc.
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