Mary Landrieu
Senator of Louisiana
Biography of Mary
Grew up in New Orleans. Her father is the former mayor of New Orleans and current Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Baccalaureate degree from Louisiana State University.
Elected State Representative 1980-1988
State Treasurer 1988-1996
Senate 1996: Re-elected 2002 and 2008
Keystone Pipeline
-Usa makes $ - USA doesn't use oil
-Economic reform -Bad for environment
-Creates jobs - Puts equivalent of 4 million
cars on the road
Increase Minimum Wage to $10.10
-Raises standard of living -Increased Layoffs
-Slightly lower taxes -Fewer workers hired
-More revenue for gov. -Prices raised to offset higher
labor costs
Mary Landrieu Re-Elected?
52% win over republican John Kennedy in 2008
Keystone pipeline and Increased minimum wage may affect the campaign but not significantly.
Pro Keystone Pipeline and Pro Minimum Wage Increase
http://www.landrieu.senate.gov/?p=news&id=4061-Increase Minimum Wage