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November 17, 2010
Nunnelee promises to keep Desoto office open
Congressman-elect Nunnelee vows to keep an office in DeSoto County WASHINGTON — Congressman-elect Alan Nunnelee, in Washington for freshman orientation, said Tuesday that it has been exciting to see more than 80 new House Republicans, calling them “the face of the tidal wave that swept America” two weeks ago. The former state senator from Tupelo,…
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November 17, 2010
CA – Hernando’s Davis assumes leadership of powerful Senate committee
Hernando’s Davis assumes leadership of powerful Senate committee Mississippi Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday named state Sen. Doug Davis, R-Hernando, as chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, a position that will increase DeSoto County’s influence in the state Legislature. Davis, who had been serving as committee vice chairman, succeeds former chairman Alan Nunnelee,…
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November 17, 2010
Senate GOP passes earmark ban to Dems chagrin
Senate Dems defend earmarks as GOP votes to ban practice Senate Democrats on Tuesday defended the congressional system of earmarking even as their GOP colleagues approved a voluntary two-year ban on the practice. There was scant support among the chamber’s majority party to follow the lead of Republicans who voted in a closed-door conference meeting…
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November 17, 2010
Harper on start of ‘Lame Duck’ session
Dear Friend, Lawmakers returned to Washington this week for a lame duck session of Congress. The Democratic Majority scheduled a two-week session to complete legislative action on expiring programs prior to the end of the 111th Congress, and to organize leadership and committee assignments with newly elected members for the 112th Congress. The legislative to-do…
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November 17, 2010
Special election set Jan. 11 to replace Nunnelee, Palazzo, Minor
Special election set Jan. 11 to replace Nunnelee, Palazzo, Minor Gov. Haley Barbour has set a Jan. 11 special election to fill three vacancies – two in the Legislature and one on the transportation commission. U.S. Reps.-elect Steven Palazzo and Alan Nunnelee are headed to Congress, and Northern District Transportation Commissioner Bill Minor died earlier…
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November 17, 2010
Cochran will support Earmark moratorium – “the will of the Republican Conference”
Cochran will support Earmark moratorium Said Cochran: “I remain unconvinced that fiscal prudence is effectively advanced by ceding to the Obama administration our constitutional authority to determine federal expenditures, but an earmark moratorium is the will of the Republican Conference. If this is what it takes to get Congress focused on the real steps needed…
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November 17, 2010
AP – FBI investigating Cam Newton scandal, interviewed ex MSU player
Ex-MSU player in Newton saga interviewed by FBI An attorney for the former Mississippi State player who helped spark the NCAA’s investigation of Auburn quarterback Cam Newton says his client has been interviewed by the FBI. Phil Abernethy wrote in an e-mail Tuesday to The Associated Press that John Bond met with federal and state…
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November 17, 2010
Interesting article on political self-funding
Candidate Self-Financing: More Barrier Than Stepping Stone The Institute reviewed the outcome of races involving the top 10 self-funded candidates and found that the historic pattern of self-funded candidates holds: eight of those ten candidates lost their races. Simply put, financing one’s own campaign may actually create an obstacle to success rather than a leg…
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November 17, 2010
Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) speaks on panel to incoming House freshman
‘If I knew then what I know now’ The new members’ lunch had a catchy title, “if I knew then what I know now,” and some seasoned advice behind it. Amid a long day of classes detailing everything from how to set up a congressional office to members pay and benefits, the new members of…
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November 17, 2010
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant promotes Republican leaders in Senate
BRYANT APPOINTS HERNANDO SENATOR AS APPROPRIATIONS CHAIRMAN Hernando – Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant announced today the appointment of Doug Davis, R-Hernando, to the position of Appropriations Committee Chairman for the Senate. “Senator Davis has done a remarkable job as Vice Chairman of Appropriations,” Bryant said. “In these challenging times I need someone who can begin…
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November 17, 2010
US Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) to Support Moratorium on Earmarks
Wicker to Support Moratorium on Earmarks WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) issued the following statement today announcing that he will vote in favor of a resolution in the Republican conference to place a moratorium on earmarks in the 112th Congress: “Today, I will vote for the proposed moratorium on earmarks. During my…
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November 17, 2010
U.S. attorney report could boost Neilson defense
U.S. attorney report could boost Neilson defense ABERDEEN – Hal Neilson’s attorneys may have fresh powder for his defense with a look at documents related to former U.S. Attorney Jim Greenlee. Neilson, 49, of Oxford is accused in a five-count federal indictment that he lied about his financial interests in the Oxford building where he…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
UMMC looks to save Greenwood Leflore Hospital from closure by assuming ownership of facility
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 19, 2026
Miss. Board of Education using grant funding to add early childhood, literacy coaches
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Alia Wong, Associated Press
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June 19, 2026
Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Richelle Putnam
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June 19, 2026
Anderson’s Bakery: Pascagoula’s sweetest tradition for 50 Years
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Alistair Begg
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June 19, 2026
Why the delay?
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
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Russ Latino
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June 19, 2026
Dads Matter
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Hunter Estes
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June 19, 2026
Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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