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January 20, 2012

Wicker and Cochran oppose President’s ruling on the Keystone XL

Jan 19,2012 – WICKER AND COCHRAN OPPOSE PRESIDENT’S DECISION TO BLOCK KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) on Wednesday criticized President Obama’s decision to block a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline to the U.S. from Canada. The proposed 1,700 mile pipeline would transport 700,000 barrels…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 20, 2012

Experts say Miss. economy ‘feeble’ but slowly recovering

Experts say Miss. economy ‘feeble’ but slowly recovering Mississippi’s economy is slowly recovering but remains “feeble,” an expert told lawmakers Thursday. House and Senate leaders said they’ll keep that in mind as they write a budget over the coming months. State economist Darrin Webb said Mississippi ended 2011 on a strong note, with 3.4 percent…