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January 11, 2012

NYT – Barbour, Already Criticized on Pardons, Rides a Wave of Them Out of Office

NYT – Barbour, Already Criticized on Pardons, Rides a Wave of Them Out of Office On Tuesday, his last day in office, Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi granted full and unconditional pardons to 193 criminals — an unusually high number for the state, and one that is likely to inflame controversy about Mr. Barbour’s pardon…
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January 11, 2012

Bryant’s message called ‘encouraging’

Bryant’s message called ‘encouraging’ Dozens of dignitaries and former state leaders were among the crowd packed into the House chamber for Phil Bryant’s inauguration Tuesday. “It was a very encouraging positive message,” Republican U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper said of Bryant’s inauguration speech. In addition to Harper, who represents the 3rd District, two other congressmen, a…