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December 28, 2011

AP Interview – Barbour reflects as term ends

AP Interview: Barbour reflects as term ends JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says the response to Hurricane Katrina shaped his legacy, and the 2005 storm boosted the state’s image because outsiders saw Mississippians’ willingness to work hard and help their neighbors. The 64-year-old Republican leaves office when his second term ends at…
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December 28, 2011

Palazzo appoints new spokeswoman

Palazzo appoints new spokeswoman U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo has hired Alabama native Laura Chambers as communications director for his congressional office. Hunter Lipscomb, who has been serving as both spokesman for Palazzo and director of his district offices in South Mississippi will remain deputy chief of staff and district office director. Chambers, 25, has been…