Congressman Charlie Melancon Interview (2009)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-04-10
Duration: 00:06:46
Subjects: MELANCON, CHARLIE | Obama, Barack | International relations | Health care reform | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 | Economic stimulus | Unemployment insurance | UNEMPLOYMENT | Politics | Jindal, Bobby, 1971- | Health Care
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Melancon, Charlie Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 10, 2009, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford’s on-set interview with United States Congressman Charlie Melancon from Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District. Congressman Melancon discusses: his impressions of President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Europe; where he thinks President Obama should focus his attention on domestic issues, including health care reform; and his view of Governor Bobby Jindal’s rejection of the $100 million portion of the federal economic stimulus package related to unemployment benefits.