White House Announces Obama Will Visit Flood-Stricken Louisiana

President Barack Obama will visit flood-ravaged Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday, NBC News reports. In a statement Friday, the White House said the president is eager to see the impact of the floods and to meet with officials. The White House said Obama was briefed on the situation in Louisiana and that he directed his team to schedule a time with state officials to meet in Louisiana. “The President is mindful of the impact that his travel has on first responders and wants to ensure that his presence does not interfere with ongoing recovery...