No doubt Jindal has political ambitions and that is why he is in Iowa this week. They say he is a master of back room political haggling. Jindal is also in the midst of working with health care providers on a plan for Lousianna's youth and elderly. The plan is known as "Louisianna Health First". Jindal makes the rounds but he doesn't neglect making the stops in his own state. Jindal was in Shreveport to show his support for "Safety Town", Jindal spent an hour at the center. It is a program where second-graders will learn about everything from avoiding strangers to how to cross the street. Jindal defintely keeps the youth welfare in mind, one of his biggest priorities...Redwine
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Jindal stumps in Iowa, makes new friends in GOP
by Jeff Crouere
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For presidential candidates, no state is more important than Iowa, so it is very interesting that Jindal will be at a high profile event Saturday in the Hawkeye State. He will be the main speaker at the Iowa Family Policy Center’s Celebrating the Family banquet.
This trip will help Jindal increase his profile in a state that kicks off the presidential campaign every four years. A candidate that wins in Iowa automatically becomes a major contender, if not the frontrunner, in the nomination battle...end quote