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Cardiologist plans run for Congress
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Last Edited | User 13 Feb 08, 2004 11:23am |
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News Date | Sunday, February 8, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
Description | Cardiologist Charles Boustany Jr. is running for Congress.
Boustany, 47, is a Republican running on a platform to bring jobs, health care and better education to the district and the state.
“Obviously, stemming the tide of out-migration is extremely important, and I think a congressman can help the efforts of the governor in terms of trying to bring jobs to the state,” he said.
Boustany, a native of Lafayette, brings to five the number of people who have announced their plans to run for the 7th Congressional District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Chris John, D-Crowley.
John formed an exploratory committee in preparation for a possible run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. John Breaux, D-Crowley, who is retiring.
Boustany is the second Republican to announce his plans to run for the seat. Lafayette Parish School Board member David Thibodaux, a Republican, also said that he is running.
They will face off against three Democrats — state Sens. Willie Mount, D-Lake Charles, Don Cravins, D-Arnaudville, and retired judge Ned Doucet. |
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