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Bobby Jindal, Bobby Jindal Governor, Indian Americans, Jindal Indian American, Jindal Louisiana, Louisiana Governor

Jindal Takes Office As First Indian-American Governor

Associated Press   |  MELINDA DESLATTE   |   January 14, 2008 05:51 PM

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Pledging to make a "clean break with the past" and root out corruption, Republican Bobby Jindal tried to separate himself from politics as usual as he was sworn in as Louisiana's governor Monday.

Jindal, the nation's first elected Indian-American chief executive and the state's first non-white governor since Reconstruction, thanked past governors for their service -- but said it was time to rid the state of its reputation for corrupt government.

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- geobushono See Profile I'm a Fan of geobushono permalink

sweet bollywood fantasy.....love the dress...colorful....red.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:40 AM on 01/15/2008
- nihilon_x See Profile I'm a Fan of nihilon_x permalink

A nice "first" -- hope to see more in the future.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:05 AM on 01/15/2008
- farseer See Profile I'm a Fan of farseer permalink

"Louisiana ... students still perform below average on national educational tests..."

That's not so bad. After all, about half of all students must and always will perform below average.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:24 AM on 01/15/2008
- neworleanslady68 See Profile I'm a Fan of neworleanslady68 permalink

Down here, honey, it's ALL interesting

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:20 PM on 01/14/2008
- brooklyncitizen See Profile I'm a Fan of brooklyncitizen permalink

This ought to be interesting.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:58 PM on 01/14/2008
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