Congressman Garret Graves Joins Kiran Chawla on this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered and discusses his tenure representing Louisiana in Washington, D.C., focusing on the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which negatively impact public sector employees by reducing their Social Security benefits.  He highlights the strong support for his repeal bill, which has over 325 co-sponsors, and details negotiations with the House Ways and Means Committee to advance it.  Graves also addresses Baton Rouge's traffic issues, outlining significant infrastructure projects aimed at improving congestion. He reflects on his decision not to seek re-election due to redistricting concerns, shares insights from his decade-long service, and expresses pride in achievements like the Comite Diversion Canal project. As he anticipates life beyond Congress, Graves conveys both anxiety and hope for future endeavors while emphasizing his commitment to Louisiana's progress. #CongressmanGarretGraves #louisiana #WindfallEliminationProvision  #GovernmentPensionOffset #SocialSecuritybenefits #ComiteDiversionCanal #podcast #LouisianaUnfiltered Timestamps 01:13 Traffic Challenges in Baton Rouge 33:56 The Comite Diversion Canal  Project 40:34 Reflections on a Decade of Service 49:17 The Future Ahead for Garret Graves   Local Sponsors For This Episode:  Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings:  Kelly is most recognizable for her sass and humor combined with a “no nonsense approach” to true crime story telling. Her first-hand experiences in a multitude of crime-related fields allow KJ to tell the story from the perspective of an expert. Kelly’s style of podcasting is entertaining yet thought provoking. Leather pants and leopard print give her all the podcast super powers a strong woman with southern charm may need!   Listen Here:  Capital City Coatings: Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy living room retreat or a bold office makeover, Capital City Coating’s team of expert painters will bring your vision to life, and with expanded services including carpentry, roofing and full remodels there is nothing that this team of expert tradesmen can’t handle. Servicing South Louisiana,Houston and Florida’s scenic 30A. Visit CapitalCityCoatingsLLC.com or call 225-831-0656 to schedule your consultation.    Neighbors Federal Credit Union:   Neighbors FCU is a community chartered Baton Rouge credit union that has served the community for over 60 years. For more information visit them by Clicking Here   Another Chance Bail Bonds  Their goal at Another Chance Bail Bonds is to reunite families and reconnect friends.  They accomplish this goal by providing many services which aide in the bonding process. You can learn more by visiting them Here    Video, Sound and Editing for this podcast by the podcast experts at Envision Podcast Studios in Denham Springs, LA.