Politics: Gillis W. Long, 1952, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: August 7, 1952 Winn Parish Enterprise

Gillis W. Long Is Counsel For House Committee

Gillis W. Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd H. Long, Sr., of Winnfield, was
named general counsel of the special House committee to investigate campaign
expenditures, it was announced by Rep. Hale Boggs, chairman of the committee.

Long was serving as counsel for the Senate small business committee, and was
given a six months leave of absence to serve with the House committee.

The campaign investigation committee is created by an act of Congress every
two years to supervise election of members to the House of Representatives,
and has the power to investigate and report to the House on conduct of
elections and recommend legislation covering campaigns.

It also gathers and submits information which would have a bearing on
contests which might be instituted involving a seat in the House.

Long holds a B. A. degree from LSU and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar
Association.