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The Jefferson Parish Council has been sued over its decision to reject plans for a gas station on a portion of the former Hope Haven orphanage site in Marrero.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is amending the FAA Reauthorization Bill that would require the agency to set the standard seat guidelines in commercial planes. Schumer argued that passengers are deprived of extra legroom and seat width that is making them uncomfortable and sit like sardines.

House and Senate justice budget writers appear within striking range of a deal to reconcile their proposals, which sat at $3.5 million.