Republican from Louisiana
Bobby Jindal is the governor of Louisiana. He was elected to his first term in 2007. Prior to that, he served as a Congressman from 2004 to 2008, representing the suburban areas north of New Orleans.
Recent statements involving Bobby Jindal
The stimulus bill includes "$8 billion for high-speed rail projects, such as a 'magnetic levitation' line from Las Vegas to Disneyland."
Louisiana is turning down $100 million "that would require us to change our unemployment law, that would have actually raised taxes on Louisiana businesses."
Recent stories featuring Bobby Jindal
High-speed train not a Mickey Mouse line:
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal stretches the truth about a rail line that might get money from the stimulus.
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