The INDsider -> Mary Tutwiler THU, JUN 11 4:30AM by Mary Tutwiler

Times-Pic springs Edwin Edwards!

God bless the Times-Picayune. I was doing my morning quick scan of the state’s papers. Nola.com, the TP’s Web site, came up on my computer screen. First I did a double take, then I looked at the date to see if it was April 1 or some cousin of April Fools Day. Nope. It was just a too-good-to-be-true opportunity for the New Orleans paper to use a photo from their archives.

The story is that four of the state’s former governors are expected to gather in the capitol today to lean on Gov. Bobby Jindal to restore funding to the state’s universities. And that’s who’s pictured, four former governors, sitting in a row in what looks like a legislative committee room. But get a gander at who’s there. In between former govs Buddy Roemer and Dave Treen is our favorite incarcerated politician, Fast Eddie himself, decked out in a sleek Italianate black-on-black suit, shirt and tie.

He looks great. I wanted him to be there. If anyone can find the cash and fast talk Jindal into finding a way to restore budget cuts, it’s Edwin Edwards. Alas, read the caption under the photo. It’s a 2002 image, Edwards is still locked up and former Gov. Kathleen Blanco will be sitting in his seat today. I hope the foursome succeed in convincing Jindal that education is the key to our future. And thanks, TP, you made my day.

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written by Acadiana Watch , June 11, 2009 - 06:56 pm

And I hope you, Ms. Tutwiler, will actually educate yourself on the half-truths being told by the Higher Ed elites.

Their funding has increased 41% over the last 8 years. Budget cuts will NOT be $219 million, as the House already restored some of the cuts. Also, the legislature approved public universities' request to raise tuition. That is not being factored in.

While enrollement as dropped, higher ed has increased employees.

We also have too many 4 year state universities for Louisiana taxpayers and businesses to reasonably support. Therefore, the decision needs to be made. Either the Higher Ed leaders make needed reforms, such as closing some schools and converting others into 2 year institutions, OR face the sad reality that they will always be "underfunded" when compared to other states.

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written by Zip Your Pants , June 12, 2009 - 02:46 am

Edwards would find the money but take his normal commission.

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written by northsidian , June 12, 2009 - 06:07 pm

Acadiana watch. You have hit the nail on the head!!

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