Skip to content

News

News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 20, 2009

“We ought to say a prayer every day that Thad Cochran runs for re-election,” Barbour said

State legislators persistence pays off in obtaining millions for barrier islands Gov. Haley Barbour said President Obama had opposed supplemental funds such as the more than $500 million Congress approved for Mississippi on Thursday, but state officials convinced the president it was critical for recovery. At the Mississippi Press Association convention in Biloxi Friday, Barbour…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 20, 2009

Twitter vs. Facebook in Miss. DC politics; also Dems don’t tweet as much Rep.

Twitter vs. Facebook in Miss. DC politics U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper regularly checks his Facebook page to catch up on what constituents are saying. Within seconds, the Republican 3rd District congressman from Mississippi can respond to their comments on energy independence, health care, immigration and any other issue. “Let’s face it, the new technology allows…