WASHINGTON - Rep. Charles Boustany, back from a recent trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, said the U.S. should send more troops to train Afghan soldiers and police to secure the troubled nation. Full Article at The Daily Advertiser

As part of their multiprong strategy to shape the course of the health care debate, Republicans took to heart the classic 1970s song lyric, doctor, doctor, give me the news. Full Article at Roll Call

(CNSNews.com) – The health-reform bill, which cleared the House last Saturday, says federal funds cannot be used to promote assisted suicide. Full Article at CNSNews.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, the "pro-peace, pro-Israel" J Street organization will wrap up its first national conference here with a political extravaganza on Capitol Hill. Three days in, there have been some successes and some awkward moments. Full Article at Haaretz

Stephen Bell: Bell, also a Louisiana native, is the new press assistant. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a journalism degree. Bell previously interned for Rep. Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.). Scalise gets three new hires Rep. Full Article at The Hill

According to several GOP lawmakers, the leadership is split over how to proceed in terms of unveiling an alternative to the final Democratic bill that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) intends to unveil as soon as this week. Full Article at The Hill

LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette honored U.S. Reps. Charles Boustany and Charlie Melancon, as well as photographer Denis Reggie, as outstanding alumni during homecoming activities during the weekend. Full Article at 2TheAdvocate.com

George and an Internal Revenue Service official testifying before a House Ways and Means Committee subcommittee stressed that many of the questioned claims may eventually be found to be legitimate after further examination. Full Article at Kentucky.com

SALISBURY, Md. Nutria are pudgy, semi-aquatic rodents who aren't native to Maryland but have made their presence known because of their appetite for wetland plants. Full Article at The Delaware News Journal

As the House Democratic leadership continues to work toward moving a health overhaul measure to the floor, members continue to stake out positions - sometimes because of their personal histories or where they are from. Full Article at Medical News Today

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 14, 2009 - On the eve of President Obama's visit to New Orleans on Thursday, Louisiana elected officials, local, state and national group leaders today sent the president a letter advising him that "a robust and effective federal... Full Article at YubaNet

After a summer of hearing about death panels and tea baggers, it's nice to finally see the discussion on health care reform turn to nutritious eating and exercise. Full Article at KQED

Of the countless reasons for our health care crisis, one, a lack of personal responsibility, has been getting short shrift. It certainly failed to get a single mention in President Obama's health care speech last week. Full Article at American Spectator

U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Louisana, said in his response to President Barack Obama's address that he "read the bill Democrats passed through committee in July" and it "creates 53 new government bureaucracies." Full Article at CNN

The official Republican response to President Barack Obama's speech, delivered by Rep. Charles Boustany, R-La. , was overshadowed by Rep. Joe Wilson's "You lie," remark Newsweek reports. Full Article at Medical News Today

Put down that beer. Toss that Snickers bar. Hand over the remote. Now answer this: Are you responsible for your own health? This idea -- that your health is your responsibility, not the government's -- keeps popping up in the health-care debate. Full Article at Chicago Tribune

Tapped to give the Republican rebuttal after President Obama's speech to both houses of congress, was a little known, but third term, Louisiana congressman,.Dr. Charles Boustany A somewhat obscure choice, Boustany does boast some notable Republican-... Full Article at Town Hall

As most were focused on Obama’s 29th speech on health care reform last night, Louisiana Representative Charles Boustany delivered a sharp-edged response, expressing disappointment with the president and laying the groundwork for a renewed and relevant... Full Article at HumanEvents.com

During his response to the President's speech last night, Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) directed viewers to healthcare.gop.gov where you find a congressional Republican website with what purports to be a health reform plan. Full Article at Talking Points Memo