FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2006
RELEASE CONTACT: Lewis Lowe
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Melancon Endorsed By Alliance for Good Government

New Orleans- Congressman Charlie Melancon (Napoleonville) was endorsed last night by the Alliance for Good Government following the organization's forum for congressional candidates. In August, Melancon was named "Legislator of the Year" by the St. Bernard Chapter of the Alliance.

Charles Imbornone, Chairman of the Alliance, said, "The Alliance is proud and happy to endorse Charlie Melancon for reelection to Congress. Charlie has worked hard since Hurricane Katrina to deliver the resources and money we need to help us rebuild our communities. We need his ability to cross party lines and work with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Charlie has been an effective Congressman for the Third Congressional District and the Alliance is proud to support him."

"I am honored the Alliance for Good Government decided to endorse my reelection," said Melancon. "I share their goals of reducing the federal deficit, restoring a balanced budget, and fighting for greater government transparency to prevent waste and fraud. I believe elected officials have a responsibility to help the people they represent and protect taxpayer dollars. I hope the people of South Louisiana will let me continue to serve them in Washington as their congressman."

The Alliance was founded in 1967 and is "an organization comprised of concerned citizens from all walks of life and political persuasions, who believe in good government for the citizens of the State of Louisiana."

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