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Congressman Garret Graves, representing Louisiana's 6th District, joins Local Leaders: The Podcast host Jim Chapman in an insightful rare longform interview.Chapman goes in depth with the U.S. Congressman for nearly an hour starting with his decision to run for office in 2014, including the challenges Congressman Graves faced in the runoff battle against former Governor Edwin Edwards. The focus then shifts to the flood of 2016 that devestated much of Congressman Graves 6th district.Graves goes into detail on the fight for funding, the fight to hold FEMA accountable for their “lackluster” response and the urgent need for proactive measures such as infrastructure improvements and disaster relief projects. Congressman Graves unwavering commitment to advocating for aid and resources for rebuilding efforts underscores the power of dedicated leadership in times of adversity. Chapman points out Graves' tireless efforts in securing funding for critical projects like the Comite Diversion project and highlights his dedication to Louisiana's 6th district. Congressman Graves, in his fifth term as Congressman, has played a primary role in securing funding and other resources for projects throughout Louisiana's 6th district, especially in Livingston Parish, where Graves efforts assisted in bringing ROTC to Denham Springs High School, broadband access to underserved areas of the parish and a state of the art STEM center to Denham Springs. Built on the former site of Southside Elementary, which sustained heavy damage in the flood of 2016. Chapman and the Congressman discuss the impact these programs have had especially as it relates to the younger generation in the parish.Congressman Graves discusses current projects where funding is already on the way, including a capital region program designed to assist in battling the Fentynal epidemic, crawfish farmers assistance programs as well the complete funding of the Comite Diversion project and discussed plans of flood prevention projects already in planning such as a 3rd outlet for the Amite River.Graves expresses his frustration with the Duplication of Benefits battle in Washington and his commitment to see that the issues with disaster relief get resolved through common sense legislation and hard work.This unique look at Garret Graves provides the viewer and/or listener with an insight that is rare in the current political landscape both locally and nationally, but with the transparency that Congressman Graves has always given his constituents through his Facebook Live sessions and his “Grub with Garret" lunches, you may have come to expect it from him. Timestamps: 2:07 Congressional District Coverage2:47 Starting the Congressional Career4:59 Winning the Race Against Edwin Edwards6:14 Fifth Consecutive Term in Congress9:02 Personal Story of the 2016 Flood11:52 Impact of a Congressional Message12:33 Addressing FEMA's Response19:07 Recognition of Community Support23:58 Acknowledgment of Proactive Disaster Funding25:29 Preparing for Floods Before They Hit26:43 Advancing Proactive Flood Prevention Projects30:11 Overcoming Obstacles for ROTC Program31:39 Impact of ROTC on Youth Development31:49 Battling the Fentanyl Crisis 34:03The Graves-Carter Disaster Relief Fix35:34 Challenges in Disaster Relief Funding38:26 Addressing Inequities in Disaster Relief42:03 Supporting Crawfish Farmers Amid Challenges42:28 Congressman's Fun Facts43:23 Congressman's Favorite Part of Service45:27 Urging for Thoughtful Voting ConsiderationsYou can stay up to date with what Congressman Graves is doing for Louisiana's 6th district by:Congressman Garret Graves on the web: https://garretgraves.house.govTo take part in and view his Facebook Live events:  https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanGarretGravesLocal Leaders is Produced by Envision Podcast Productions

FRSCKO WORLD RADIO #31 MIXED BY RODRIGO MANZO (SLP/ATX)TRACKLIST:1. Then Again (feat. Tempo O'Neil) by Josh Brent2. Unreleased track3. Unreleased track 4. La Herencia by WLDV5. Unreleased track6. Electronique (Soniq Toniq) by The Electric Company7. Hypnolove by Roctiv8. Still want you by Flood9. Espiral by Rigopolar10. Romeo by Flood11. Bakchich by The Populists12. Unreleased track13. Unreleased track14. Dogma by Dynarec15. Toi et moi by Dynarec15. Bodydub (Tiefschwarz Remix) by Unit 4.The world Is yours.

1. The Silence2. Summer Night3. The Minute4. Cat5. Waking Among the Dead6. Wandering7. Behind the Cloud8. Words From My Pen9. Moment With My Enemy10. The Flood11. The Silent

Without sand, who can save the day? Guardsmen from Carrington, North Dakota's 835th Asphalt/897th Concrete team work to fill 1-ton sandbags, coordinating with other Guard engineer elements to shore up a levy, surrounded by water, protecting a school. See also Minot: Saving Perkett Elementary (Part 1) and Minot Interview: Capt. Gary Ripplinger. NDFlood11, Flood11

National Guardsmen from North Dakota's 816th Engineers work with local and state agencies to mitigate a threat to the Minot, ND. Guard bulldozers a civilian backhoe and a M-88 Armored Recovery Vehicle wrestle mid-stream for hours. NDFlood11, Flood11

B-Roll of the Souris (Mouse) river just after its historic flood crest in Minot, North Dakota. NDFlood11, Flood11

National Guardsmen from North Dakota's 816th Engineers wrap up work with their civilian counterparts after an attempt to dislodge a downed foot bridge in Souris River that threatens the integrity of the town's dikes. Engineers prepare their bulldozers for transport back to the armory after a visit from Brigadier General William Seekins. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Houk.

National Guardsmen from North Dakota's 816th Engineers wrap up work with their civilian counterparts after an attempt to dislodge a downed foot bridge in Souris River that threatens the integrity of the town's dikes. Engineers prepare their bulldozers for transport back to the armory after a visit from Brigadier General William Seekins. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Houk.

A boat ride into some of the hardest hit areas in Minot, North Dakota reviles severe flooding devastation. Street signs are almost completely in some areas, in others garages are floating above their foundations. The smell of diesel fuel is in the air.

B-roll of Aerial footage of Souris River in Minot and Burlington, North Dakota, 22 June 2011. Dike breeches, North Dakota National Guard, vehicles and personnel sandbagging are featured. Produced by Master Sgt. Eric Johnson.

Minot and Burlington, North Dakota are expecting severe flooding and Minot Air Force Base and the local community are working together to minimize damage on their towns. Produced by Airman 1st Class Geni Oslund.

B-roll of Col. Robert J. Ruch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, checking levee status on County Levee at Southport Marina and shots of the Marina flood damage and neighborhood flooding at the levee. Available in high definition.

B-roll of Col Robert J. Ruch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, checking levee status on County Levee in Bismarck, ND. Includes shots of sandbags, water pumps and neighborhood flooding. Available in high definition.

Footage of the Minot flood from a helicopter

The Missouri River spills over levee L550 in Atchison County, Mo. Missouri Guard liaison officers responded to calls from county officials. Interview with Staff Sgt. Kevin Ackley, Atchinson County LNO, Alpha Battery, 1-129th Field Artillery Battalion, explains the steps taken throughout the day. Produced by Spc. Sarah Lupescu. Available in high definition. MOFlood11. Flood11

B-roll of how the Missouri National Guard is increasing its flood response efforts. The most recent mission is a 24-hour presence patrol in Atchison County. Soldiers assist the county sheriff’s department and the State Highway Patrol in monitoring evacuated communities, levees, and million dollar parking lots along the Missouri River. Includes interviews with Sgt. 1st Class John Weiss - HHD, 1-129th Field Artillery Battalion and Sgt. Joshua Graham - Alpha Battery, 1-129th Field Artillery Battalion. Produced by Spc. Sarah Lupescu.

Twenty-four Airmen from the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing are on state active duty, patrolling levees along the Iowa side of the Missouri river. The Airmen are patrolling large levees constructed just a few weeks ago near downtown Sioux City. This week the Army Corps of Engineers began releasing the maximum amount of water possible from the Gavins Point Dam upstream from Sioux City. The Airmen are working shifts in order to patrol the levee 24 hours a day. They are watching for areas in the levee that may begin to weaken and they are insuring the city water wells in the area are kept free from flooding river water. Master Sgt. Ron Hanson is a crew chief with the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa. He is working as the day shift supervisor on levee patrol.