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July 16, 2013

Rep. Bennie Thompson denies interest in Homeland Security’s top job

Thompson denies interest in Homeland Security’s top job There’s plenty of talk in political circles U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., could be on the list of possible replacements for Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. Politico has reported the former chairman and now ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee may be among those being…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 16, 2013

Harry Reid pushes forward on nuclear options after meeting

Harry Reid pushes forward on nuclear options after meeting Senators failed to forge a deal late Monday that would set up a vote on seven of President Obama’s executive nominees, pushing Harry Reid closer to exercising the “nuclear option,” changing filibuster rules in a way that could send shockwaves up and down Pennsylvania Avenue for…