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July 13, 2015

Congressman Thompson pushing #Initiative42

Rep.Thompson urges full funding for public schools In a spirited address before 350 constituents, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson urged voters to support Initiative 42 for Better Schools mandating full funding for Mississippi public schools by the state Legislature. “Don’t vote for any candidate who does not support public education,” he said. ClarionLedger 7/11/15
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July 13, 2015

Cochran pushing for another Coast Guard Cutter

Cochran seeks millions for Mississippi-built cutter WASHINGTON – Sen. Thad Cochran used his clout as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee last month to add $640 million to a spending bill for a ninth Coast Guard National Security Cutter to be built in his home state of Mississippi. The Coast Guard, however, says it doesn’t…