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October 15, 2009

BREAKING from The Hill – Republicans see Childers as litmus test for their 2010 strategy

The Hill – Republicans see Childers as litmus test for their 2010 strategy If there’s any incumbent who might be sunk by the “D” next to his name, it’s Rep. Travis Childers (D-Miss.). Even Republicans admit the popular new congressman has stayed on track through his first year and a half in a tough GOP-leaning…
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October 15, 2009

Bennie Thompson grills Homeland on diversity

Bennie Thompson grills Homeland on diversity Congressional lawmakers, led by Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, questioned federal Homeland Security officials today about the lack of diversity at the agency, particularly in high-level posts. “I am not interested in a numbers game,” said Thompson, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. “Creating a diverse workforce…