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December 19, 2011

Cochran weighs in on $1 trillion spending bill

Cochran weighs in on $1 trillion spending bill Sen. Thad Cochran (Miss.), ranking Republican on the Appropriations Committee, emphasized the legislation conformed to the spending levels set by the Budget Control Act lawmakers passed in August to raise the debt ceiling. Cochran also emphasized cuts the legislation makes to various government programs, including those tasked…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
December 19, 2011

Gayle Wicker tells grads to be prepared for success, failure

Gayle Wicker tells grads to be prepared for success, failure Graduation? No sweat for University of Southern Miss senior Garrett Wright, 21, a construction major from Gulfport, who’s used to much heavier lifting. After all, he just built an outdoor classroom for students at Hawkins Elementary School. “It’s a big step in my career path.…