May 2, 2008…With the presidential nomination secured for Republican candidate John McCain, he faces a crucial decision in selecting a vice presidential nominee. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is on a relatively short list of running mate possibilities. This week, Jindal boosted his profile by appearing before a national audience and meeting the national press corps.
April 25, 2008...This week, in his visit to New Orleans, Republican presidential candidate John McCain re-established his credentials as a maverick by strongly criticizing the Bush administration’s response to Hurricane Katrina. He also delivered exactly the right message in his comments about slow recovery. McCain promised that New Orleans would not be forgotten and he also pledged that the disastrous response to Katrina would “never again” occur.
Founded in 1974, Save Our Cemeteries, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and protecting New Orleans' 31 historic cemeteries. Over the years, Save Our Cemeteries, Inc. has been responsible for the actual restoration of historic tombs that otherwise would have disintegrated beyond repair. Proceeds from tours led by representatives benefit the Save Our Cemeteries' tomb restoration programs, as well as educational projects, lectures, and workshops on cemetery preservation.