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In December 2008, Cao defeated nine-term incumbent Congressman [[William J. Jefferson]], who had been indicted on corruption charges after the [[FBI]] found $90,000 in his home freezer, part of an alleged $400,000 in bribery money. Cao's victory was considered all the more significant, in that he is a Republican Congressman representing one of the most heavly Democratic districts in the county. Additionally, he is the first Vietnamese American to serve in [[Congress]]. House Minority Leader [[John Boehner]] said that "the future is Cao."  

In December 2008, Cao defeated nine-term incumbent Congressman [[William J. Jefferson]], who had been indicted on corruption charges after the [[FBI]] found $90,000 in his home freezer, part of an alleged $400,000 in bribery money. Cao's victory was considered all the more significant, in that he is a Republican Congressman representing one of the most heavly Democratic districts in the county. Additionally, he is the first Vietnamese American to serve in [[Congress]]. House Minority Leader [[John Boehner]] said that "the future is Cao."  

Congressman Cao currently serves on the Homeland Security Committee, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He is also a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Cao voted against the 2009 [[economic stimulus package]] and against the [[cap and trade]] climate legislation. Given the political culture in Louisiana 2nd district, he will likely be a top target from Democrats in 2010.

Congressman Cao currently serves on the Homeland Security Committee, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He is also a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Cao voted against the $787 billion [[economic stimulus package]] and against the [[cap and trade]] climate legislation. Given the political culture in Louisiana 2nd district, he will likely be a top target from Democrats in 2010.

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