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  Federal Judicial History | U.S. District Courts of Louisiana
The district court in Louisiana, not being assigned to a judicial circuit, was granted the same jurisdiction as U.S. circuit courts, except in appeals and writs of error, which were the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana was not assigned to a circuit and continued to exercise the jurisdiction of a U.S. circuit court.
Louisiana again divided into the Eastern and the Western Districts.  Congress authorized one additional judgeship for the Western District and granted the district court therein the jurisdiction of the U.S. circuit courts, except in appeals and writs of error, which were the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
www.fjc.gov /history/home.nsf/page/usdc_la_leg   (492 words)

  
 Recovery School District-LDE schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
In 2004-2005 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies.
In 2004-2005 Louisiana used the Graduate Exit Examination for the 21st Century (GEE 21) to test grade 10 students in math and English language arts and grade 11 students in science and social studies.
NCLB requires all districts and schools receiving Title I funds to meet state "adequate yearly progress" (AYP) goals for their total student populations and for specified demographic subgroups, including major ethnic/racial groups, economically disadvantaged students, limited English proficient (LEP) students, and students with disabilities.
www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/la/district_profile/100   (721 words)

  
 Eastern District of Louisiana
The Eastern District of Louisiana consists of the following thirteen (13) parishes located in South Louisiana: Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne and Washington.
The major metropolitan area in the District is the City of New Orleans (Orleans Parish), with a population of approximately 473,000.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana is located in the Hale Boggs Federal Building, 500 Poydras Street, Suite 210, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and may be contacted at (504) 680-3000.
www.usdoj.gov /usao/lae/about/index.html   (349 words)

  
 District of Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The District of Louisiana or Louisiana District was an official United States government designation for the portion of the Louisiana Purchase which was not organized into Orleans Territory.
On March 26, 1804, Congress enacted legislation effective October 1, 1804, on which date authority over the District of Louisiana was transferred to the Governor and Judges of the Indiana Territory.
In 1804, Indiana Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison and Territorial Judges Davis, Griffin, and Vandenberg held court in the District capital of St.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/District_of_Louisiana   (334 words)

  
 The Plaquemine Historic District in Louisiana
The Plaquemine Historic District encompasses 21 blocks of Railroad Avenue, Main, Eden, Church, Plaquemine, and Court Streets.
The Plaquemine Historic District includes the few Greek Revival buildings that have survived the ravages of the river and time as well as the later commercial area which developed along portions of Railroad Avenue, Main and Eden Streets between the 1880s and 1930s.
The Plaquemine Historic District is bounded by Railroad Ave., Main, Eden, Church, Plaquemine and Court Sts.
www.louisianatourguide.com /aaplaq.htm   (485 words)

  
 CFIF Challenges Louisiana Campaign Finance Laws
Center asks Louisiana federal district court to strike down the state’s campaign finance laws as an unconstitutional restriction on the rights of free speech and association.
Both the federal district court in Shreveport and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled against emergency relief, thus the Center could not speak directly to Louisianans about such issues without reporting all of the organization’s activities and contributors to the state.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Shreveport Division.
www.cfif.org /htdocs/legal_issues/legal_activities/litigation/louisiana_campaign_finance.htm   (586 words)

  
 Eastern District of Louisiana  - History
The District of Louisiana was created by the Act of April 8, 1812, effective upon the admission of Louisiana as a State on April 30, 1812.
The Single district was abolished by the Act of March 3, 1823.
The Middle District of Louisiana was created by Public Law 92-208, and was effective April 16, 1972.
www.usmarshals.gov /district/la-e/general/history.htm   (169 words)

  
 Louisiana B.A.S.S. Federation District three
District 3 is the largest geographic area in the state.
He believes the only way to do that is by going to the people and listening to what they would like to see and present their suggestions to the Board of Directors.
When not traveling and visiting he keeps the District informed by a newsletter, but only if he has something to say.
www.louisianabass.org /district-3.htm   (208 words)

  
 index
The District Lodge meets quarterly and is comprised of ten "Scottish Rite" Blue Lodges from Jefferson and Orleans Parishes.
Because Louisiana Masonry was born of a diverse parentage, its origin and early history had a marked effect on the esoteric work.
Suffice it to say that the continuation of these various Rituals in Louisiana is unique, and Masons from other Jurisdictions who have witnessed the Degrees here, or in their own Jurisdictions when the work was exemplified by visiting teams, had naught but praise for their beauty, eloquence and profoundness of meaning.
www.geocities.com /ladistrict16   (883 words)

  
 U.S. Representative Bobby Jindal (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
With such diversity in the geography of the district, it is obvious that the issues and needs that the people of the First District are most concerned with would reflect that diversity.
The beauty of the First District, in its population, its wildlife, and its future, is vast and unending.
I encourage everyone who has never visited to come and share a few days in the First District; to everyone one who makes the First District his or her home, I am proud to share it with you.
jindal.house.gov.cob-web.org:8888 /District   (191 words)

  
 :: LA District ::
The Louisiana District is affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church, International (UPCI).
The Louisiana District is comprised of nearly 800 licensed ministers and close to 300 churches.
The District Administrative Offices are now able to do “email blasts.” We will be utilizing this method of communication to keep you informed, via email, of any information we feel would be of interest to you (deaths, funeral arrangements, etc.).
www.ladistupc.com   (517 words)

  
 OurCongress.org :: Louisiana 7th District
Louisiana's unique election system is providing for a most interesting phenomenon in the 7th Congressional District.
The four major candidates were campaigning throughout the district, giving their stands on the issues and remaining positive in doing so.
The 7th Congressional District covers much of the Cajun country, from Lafayette and the Atchafalaya west along I-10 to Lake Charles and the Texas border.
www.ourcongress.org /section/la07   (889 words)

  
 District Profile: Louisiana -- 1st District
Nearly half the district resides in Jefferson; the area is packed with white-collar conservatives, many of whom live in the affluent suburbs dotting Lake Pontchartrain's shore and work in New Orleans.
The mapmakers' effort left the 1st with the smallest fl population in any district in the state -- 12 percent in the plan used for the 1994 election.
The parish economy has diversified and is sustained by Southeastern Louisiana University (11,400 students) and distribution centers for Winn-Dixie and Superfine supermarkets.
www.cnn.com /ALLPOLITICS/1996/states/LA/LA01.shtml   (529 words)

  
 IBM WebSphere Portal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Business in Louisiana provides links of interest to corporations and vendors looking to do business with the state, relocate, or find other resources.
Learning in Louisiana is a resource for students who have just begun to learn the wonders of the environment and history they are part of.
Louisiana Government defines and organizes state government and its agencies.
www.louisiana.gov /wps/portal/.cmd/cs/.ce/155/.s/1126/_s.155/1123   (476 words)

  
 Louisiana Multiple District 8
We feel pride and gratitude each time we recite the Pledge of Allegiance at every Lions function as we remember those who gave and who are giving so that we are free to Serve.
Louisiana’s currently seated director Robert J. Eichhorn of Metairie, LA. was elected to serve a two year term at the 88th International Convention.
Lion Bobby is a Past District Governor and a Melvin Jones Fellow.
www.md-8.org   (227 words)

  
 [ADR] Middle District of Louisiana
The Middle District of Louisiana's CJRA plan, effective December 1, 1993, authorizes use of alternative dispute resolution programs designated for use in the district and authorizes referral of cases to private mediation with the parties' consent.
Any district or magistrate judge may refer a case to mediation on consent of the parties.
To qualify as a mediator in the bar association's program, the mediators must be members in good standing of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and licensed to practice law in Louisiana by the Louisiana Supreme Court for at least five years or have been engaged in legal scholarship or teaching for at least five years.
www.fjc.gov /public/home.nsf/pages/737   (1789 words)

  
 2nd District in Louisiana - 2006 Midterm Elections - New York Times
Jefferson’s re-election prospects are uncertain, the district is considered safe for the Democratic Party.
Louisiana’s unusual election system could delay the outcome of the race until December.
Under Louisiana law, an open primary is held on Election Day, in which all candidates are listed on the same ballot, regardless of party.
www.nytimes.com /ref/washington/raceprofile_LOUISIANA2.html   (363 words)

  
 Western District of Louisiana - Geographical Area
Louisiana is divided into three judicial districts that are referred to as the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana.
Court for the Western District is held in Alexandria, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Opelousas, and Shreveport.
Court for the Eastern District is held in New Orleans and Houma.
www.usmarshals.gov /district/la-w/general/area.htm   (232 words)

  
 Louisiana Supreme Court
Attached are the Rules for Louisiana District Courts, Titles I, II and III and the Numbering Systems for Louisiana Family and Domestic Relations Courts and Juvenile Courts, Titles IV and V. Local Rules relative to Titles IV and V have been placed in a table at the beginning of each Title.
By Order dated November 3, 2004, the Supreme Court of Louisiana approved amendments to Titles I, II and III of the Louisiana Rules for District Courts to be effective January 4, 2004.
Numbering System for Rules for Juvenile Proceedings in District Courts and in Juvenile Courts for the Parishes of East Baton Rouge, Orleans, Jefferson and Caddo (District by District Presentation)
www.lasc.org /rules/DistrictCourt.asp   (355 words)

  
 Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
The Uniform Rules Committee of the Louisiana Conference of Court of Appeal Judges adopted changes to rules 2-1, 2-12.4, 2-12.5, 2-13, 3-2, 4-5(c) 4-5(h) and 4-5(l).
On Sept. 27, 2006, the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that the state's $500,000 cap on medical malpractice damages is unconstitutional because it fails "to provide plaintiffs an 'adequate remedy' as guaranteed under the provisions of La.Const.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana will require that all documents subsequent to those initiating a new case be electronically filed.
www.ltla.org /la   (480 words)

  
 District of Louisiana (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Louisiana District was also an administrative division under French and Spanish rule, In legislation enacted October 31, 1803, Congress made provisions for a temporary government of the territory purchased from France.
The President was authorized to use military forces to maintain order, although local civil government was to continue as it had under French and Spanish rule.
In 1804, Indiana Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison and Territorial judges Davis, Griffin, and Vandenberg held court in the District capital of St. Louis and enacted laws for the region.
district-of-louisiana.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888   (243 words)

  
 United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana is a federal court in the Fifth Circuit with facilities in New Orleans and Houma.
The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana represents the United States in civil and criminal litigation in the court.
The New Orleans facilities were shut down due to Hurricane Katrina, but the hurricane did not cause substantial damage to the Court's building, allowing it to reopen in December 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/U.S._District_Court_for_the_Eastern_District_of_Louisiana   (225 words)

  
 Congressman Jim McCrery : 4th District of Louisiana
In 2001, the Louisiana Chapter of the March of Dimes named Jim McCrery as their Citizen of the Year.
He was re-elected to the Fifth District seat in 1994 with 80 percent of the vote.
He earned a B.A. in English and History from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston in 1971 and a Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 1975.
mccrery.house.gov /bio.asp   (889 words)

  
 Western District of Louisiana Bankruptcy
Welcome to the Western District of Louisiana Internet.
All suggestions for additions and modifications for this site are welcome and should be directed to the Western District of Louisiana Bankruptcy, Automation Department at (318) 676-4267.
This is a Federal interest computer pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1030 and as such it is a Federal crime to alter, tamper, damage or destroy any computer or information contained therein.
www.lawb.uscourts.gov   (120 words)

  
 U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 Republican Party of Louisiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Jim McCrery represents the Fourth District of Louisiana.
Voters have expressed their opinion that they are tired of politics as usual in Louisiana and have s...
The Republican Party of Louisiana has found numerous instances where he has used his office for political and financial gain.
www.lagop.com   (300 words)

  
 U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Louisiana
Conditional Transfer Order-1 received from the MDL Panel transferring eleven (11) civil actions to the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The Court ordered applications for these positions to be filed with the clerk’s office on or before January 14, 2005.
Order received from the MDL Panel transferring nine civil action cases to the Eastern District of Louisiana.
mdl1643.laed.uscourts.gov   (564 words)

  
 GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: United States - Louisiana
Louisiana Administrative Code (Louisiana Office of the State Register) includes emergency rules
Louisiana Register (Louisiana Office of the State Register) in PDF January -September 1996, 1998-
Louisiana State Legislature - composed of the Senate and House of Representatives
www.loc.gov /law/guide/us-la.html   (233 words)

  
 .:[larr.org]:. Welcome to the Official Website of Louisiana Royal Rangers
Royal Rangers is an international ministry created by the Assemblies of God to minister to boys ages 5-17.
District Pow Wow was October 13-15 at the Woodworth District Campgrounds.
Urgent Prayer Request- District Commander Emeritus D.E. Stroud has been diagnosed with an inoperable form of Pancreatic Cancer, and was sent home to live out his final days.
www.larr.org   (389 words)

  
 Louisiana Wetland Management District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Habitat Description: The District consists of nine fee title tracts, 37 easements, and six leases for a total of 26, 145 acres.
Habitat management focuses primarily on two practices -- reforestation of marginal agricultural areas and the development and maintenance of moist soil units.
Because of the remoteness of many of these tracts, it is advisable to contact the Complex Headquarters and ask for assistance.
www.fws.gov /southeast/louisianawetlandmanagement   (117 words)

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