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Using our assets

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Joe Accardo, president of the Ports Association of Louisiana, believes that the state must invest more money to support state ports to increase their competitiveness in the international market. The PAL commissioned The Shaw Group to conduct a $700,000 study and come up with a plan of increasing cargo movement in the state.

Executive changes & profiles, Marine cargo handling, Ports, Business Associations, Officials and employees, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Transportation policy, Commercial associations, Accardo, Joe

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Trimming the bloated system

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Reforms needed in the healthcare sector in Louisiana, is discussed. The focus is on funding the public healthcare system.

Public Health Care, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Human Resource Programs, Health Programs, Public health, Health care reform, Health policy

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Fat chance

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Insurers coverage plans and their perception toward bariatric and other types of surgery are discussed.

Financial management, Accident & Health Insurance, Insurance Carriers, Surgical Procedures, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Surgery, Health insurance, Insurance

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