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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and his wife Supriya Jindal arrive for a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Inside the Barataria Preserve, future site of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's cypress tree planting project funded by Entergy.  (PRNewsFoto/Entergy Corporation, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana)
Inside the Barataria Preserve, future site of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana's cypress tree planting project funded by Entergy. (PRNewsFoto/Entergy Corporation, Coalition to Restore...   (Associated Press)
A resident is photographed Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 walking around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi has three counties among the worst in the nation, Humphreys, Jefferson and Holmes. High rates of obesity and diabetes...
A resident is photographed Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 walking around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi...   (Associated Press)
A resident walks around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi has three counties among the worst in the nation, Humphreys, Jefferson and Holmes. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported...
A resident walks around downtown Lexington, Miss., in Holmes County, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The first national statistics that look at obesity on the county level show that Mississippi has three counties...   (Associated Press)
This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread low to mid-level clouds over the nation\'s mid-section as slow moving storm system treks into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. An energetic frontal boundary associated with this system combines with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico...
This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread low to mid-level clouds over the nation\'s mid-section as slow moving storm system treks into the Mid-Mississippi...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, Producer Bill Chartoff works on the the set for the action-thriller
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, Producer Bill Chartoff works on the the set for the action-thriller "The Mechanic" , in New Orleans. With hurricane season ending, film and TV production in...   (Associated Press)
In this Nov. 12, 2009. photo, crew members prepare the set for the action-thriller
In this Nov. 12, 2009. photo, crew members prepare the set for the action-thriller "The Mechanic", in New Orleans. With hurricane season ending, film and TV production in south Louisiana is picking up,...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, crew members prepare the set for the action-thriller
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, crew members prepare the set for the action-thriller "The Mechanic" starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland, one of at least eight film and...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, crew members prepare the set for the action-thriller
In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, crew members prepare the set for the action-thriller "The Mechanic" starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland, one of at least eight film and...   (Associated Press)
In this artist's drawing by Dana Verkouteren, Judge Ellis, left, tells former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, of his thirteen year sentence for bribery, with defense lawyer Robert Trout at U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)
In this artist's drawing by Dana Verkouteren, Judge Ellis, left, tells former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, of his thirteen year sentence for bribery, with defense lawyer Robert...   (Associated Press)
In this artist's drawing by Dana Verkouteren, Judge Ellis, left, listens to Mark Lytle, with the prosecution, as he stands next to defense attorney Robert Trout and  former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, during Jefferson's sentencing for bribery at U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., on Friday, Nov. 13,...
In this artist's drawing by Dana Verkouteren, Judge Ellis, left, listens to Mark Lytle, with the prosecution, as he stands next to defense attorney Robert Trout and former Democratic Louisiana Congressman...   (Associated Press)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, with his wife Andrea Jefferson, exit the U.S. District Court after being sentencing to thirteen years in prison for bribery, in Alexandria, Va., on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, with his wife Andrea Jefferson, exit the U.S. District Court after being sentencing to thirteen years in prison for bribery, in Alexandria,...   (Associated Press)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, center left, with his wife Andrea Jefferson, and his defense team, are approached by the media while exiting the U.S. District Court after Jefferson was sentenced to thirteen years in prison for bribery, in Alexandria, Va., on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn...
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, center left, with his wife Andrea Jefferson, and his defense team, are approached by the media while exiting the U.S. District Court after Jefferson...   (Associated Press)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, with his wife Andrea Jefferson, exit the  U.S. District Court after being sentenced to thirteen years in prison for bribery, in Alexandria, Va., on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, with his wife Andrea Jefferson, exit the U.S. District Court after being sentenced to thirteen years in prison for bribery, in Alexandria,...   (Associated Press)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson,  center, is followed by reporters as he enters U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his bribery case accompanied by his wife Andrea Jefferson, right. Jefferson was convicted on charges including bribery and racketeering. Prosecutors said...
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, center, is followed by reporters as he enters U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his bribery...   (Associated Press)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, second from left, is surrounded by reporters as he enters U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his bribery case accompanied by his wife Andrea Jefferson. Jefferson was convicted on charges including bribery and racketeering. Prosecutors...
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, second from left, is surrounded by reporters as he enters U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his...   (Associated Press)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, enters U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his bribery case accompanied by his wife Andrea Jefferson. Jefferson was convicted on charges including bribery and racketeering. Prosecutors said he took in nearly half a million...
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, enters U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his bribery case accompanied by his wife Andrea...   (Associated Press)
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, arrives at U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his bribery case accompanied by his wife Andrea Jefferson. Jefferson was convicted on charges including bribery and racketeering. Prosecutors said he took in nearly half a...
Former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, arrives at U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 for sentencing in his bribery case accompanied by his wife Andrea...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this file photo from July 29, 2009, former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, exits U.S. District Court with his wife Andrea Jefferson in Alexandria, Va. Sentencing is scheduled Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 in Alexandria Va. for Jefferson, who was convicted on charges including bribery and...
FILE - In this file photo from July 29, 2009, former Democratic Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson, left, exits U.S. District Court with his wife Andrea Jefferson in Alexandria, Va. Sentencing is...   (Associated Press)
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Mississippi players celebrate with the Magnolia Bowl trophy after their 25-23 victory over Louisiana State in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, MS., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan Moore)
Mississippi players celebrate with the Magnolia Bowl trophy after their 25-23 victory over Louisiana State in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, MS., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger,...   (Associated Press)
Mississippi wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) tries to shake off Louisiana State defensive end Rahim Alem (84) in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan Moore)
Mississippi wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) tries to shake off Louisiana State defensive end Rahim Alem (84) in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/The...   (Associated Press)
Louisiana State quarterback Jordan Jefferson(9) evades Mississippi safety Kendrick Lewis in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan Moore)
Louisiana State quarterback Jordan Jefferson(9) evades Mississippi safety Kendrick Lewis in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan...   (Associated Press)
Louisiana State quarterback Jordan Jefferson(9) evades Mississippi safety Kendrick Lewis in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan Moore)
Louisiana State quarterback Jordan Jefferson(9) evades Mississippi safety Kendrick Lewis in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan...   (Associated Press)
Mississippi wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) slips past Louisiana State linebacker Perry Riley (56) on a first down run in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Clarion-Ledger, Ryan Moore)
Mississippi wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) slips past Louisiana State linebacker Perry Riley (56) on a first down run in their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Louisiana-Monroe head coach Orlando Early directs his team in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Louisiana-Monroe head coach Orlando Early directs his team in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma guard Tony Crocker, right, passes in front of Louisiana-Monroe forward Lawrence Gilbert, left, in the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Oklahoma won the game 72-61. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma guard Tony Crocker, right, passes in front of Louisiana-Monroe forward Lawrence Gilbert, left, in the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17,...   (Associated Press)
Louisiana-Monroe forward Lawrence Gilbert, center, goes up for a shot in between Oklahoma forward Ryan Wright, left, and guard Willie Warren, right, in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Oklahoma won the game 72-61.  (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Louisiana-Monroe forward Lawrence Gilbert, center, goes up for a shot in between Oklahoma forward Ryan Wright, left, and guard Willie Warren, right, in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma head basketball coach Jeff Capel shouts from the bench during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game against Louisiana-Monroe in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Oklahoma won the game 72-61.  (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma head basketball coach Jeff Capel shouts from the bench during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game against Louisiana-Monroe in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Oklahoma...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, center, goes up for a shot guarded by Louisiana-Monroe forward Lawrence Gilbert, right, as Louisiana-Monroe guard Dynile Forbes, left, looks on, in the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Warren had 24 points as Oklahoma won...
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, center, goes up for a shot guarded by Louisiana-Monroe forward Lawrence Gilbert, right, as Louisiana-Monroe guard Dynile Forbes, left, looks on, in the second half of an...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma guard Tommy Mason-Griffin, left, and Louisiana-Monroe forward Rudy Turner, right, fight for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Oklahoma won the game 72-61. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma guard Tommy Mason-Griffin, left, and Louisiana-Monroe forward Rudy Turner, right, fight for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, left, goes up for a shot in front of Louisiana-Monroe guard Dynile Forbes, right, in the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Warren had 24 points as Oklahoma won the game 72-61. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, left, goes up for a shot in front of Louisiana-Monroe guard Dynile Forbes, right, in the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, left, fights for control of the ball with Louisiana-Monroe guard Jarvis Hill, center, and forward Tommie Sykes, right, in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. Oklahoma won the game 72-61.  (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, left, fights for control of the ball with Louisiana-Monroe guard Jarvis Hill, center, and forward Tommie Sykes, right, in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma forward Ryan Wright, left, and teammate guard Tommy Mason-Griffin, right, bump chests following a basket by Wright against Louisiana-Monroe in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma forward Ryan Wright, left, and teammate guard Tommy Mason-Griffin, right, bump chests following a basket by Wright against Louisiana-Monroe in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Louisiana-Monroe's guard Tony Hooper, left, collides with Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, right, as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Louisiana-Monroe's guard Tony Hooper, left, collides with Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, right, as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
LSU running back Keiland Williams (5) runs off the field after scoring a touchdown against Louisiana Tech in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.  LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 24-16. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
LSU running back Keiland Williams (5) runs off the field after scoring a touchdown against Louisiana Tech in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009....   (Associated Press)
LSU running back Keiland Williams (5) steps away from Louisiana Tech safety Tank Calais (4) in the second half of an NCAA college football game  in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.   LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 24-16. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
LSU running back Keiland Williams (5) steps away from Louisiana Tech safety Tank Calais (4) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. LSU defeated...   (Associated Press)
LSU running back Keiland Williams (5) is stopped by Louisiana Tech defensive end Christian Lacey (93) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.  (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
LSU running back Keiland Williams (5) is stopped by Louisiana Tech defensive end Christian Lacey (93) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. ...   (Associated Press)
Louisiana Tech quarterback Ross Jenkins (11) reaches for his fumble as LSU defensive end Lazarius Levingston (95) tackles him in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.   LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 24-16. Ross recovered his fumble. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Louisiana Tech quarterback Ross Jenkins (11) reaches for his fumble as LSU defensive end Lazarius Levingston (95) tackles him in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
LSU defensive tackle Lavar Edwards (89) sacks Louisiana Tech quarterback Ross Jenkins (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.  LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 24-16. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
LSU defensive tackle Lavar Edwards (89) sacks Louisiana Tech quarterback Ross Jenkins (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. LSU defeated...   (Associated Press)
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