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July 18, 2012

Clarion Ledger – Thompson’s fundraising eclipses challengers

Thompson’s fundraising eclipses challengers Rep. Bennie Thompson, the lone Democrat in Mississippi’s congressional delegation, has a campaign warchest more than 200 times larger than his nearest competitor. He has raised $1.2 million in campaign cash. Republican Bill Marcy of Vicksburg has $5,800, while Cobby Williams of Canton, an independent, has less than $2,200, according to…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 18, 2012

Wicker Pushes for Action to Address Defense Cuts Mandated by Sequestration

Wicker Pushes for Action to Address Defense Cuts Mandated by Sequestration U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today urged Senate leaders to address the looming spending cuts that are mandated by sequestration. Under the law, defense spending would be reduced by $492 billion over ten years. The cuts are set to take effect on Jan. 3,…