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August 8, 2012

Jeb Bush urges Miss. to follow Florida on schools

Jeb Bush urges Miss. to follow Florida on schools Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is urging Mississippi leaders to follow his state’s example on education changes, and Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is signaling his support for many of Florida’s approaches. Bush, a Republican, wants the state to consider higher expectations for students, stronger academic standards,…
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August 8, 2012

Palazzo says defense cuts will endanger Mississippi economy and defense posture

Palazzo says defense cuts will endanger Mississippi economy and defense posture Fourth District U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Biloxi) said that the defense department and America’s military face cuts approaching a trillion dollars next year, and Mississippi and the U.S. economy will be greatly impacted by the cuts if they occur. The Mississippi congressman also said…