| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Who's in charge? Members of the U.S. House and Senate returned to the Capitol on Monday to sort out their next steps, despite the fact that the outcome of the midterm elections is not yet certain. Still, leadership positions for Louisiana's members of Congress hang in the balance. Mental health calls spike: Calls placed by Louisiana residents to the national mental-health hotline have surged since it launched in July. Emily Woodruff has the story. On the jobs: A senior employee at the RTA is on administrative leave after reportedly holding another top job with a transit agency in Tampa. Matt Sledge has the story on Teri Wright, who was simultaneously pulling down a $155,000 salary for the RTA and $200,000 per year as chief customer experience officer for the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority. Thanks for starting your day with us. Catch the latest news all day on NOLA.com. Chad | 