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July 31, 2009
YP coverage of DeLaughter’s plea hearing
As with many big court proceedings, the action in Bobby DeLaughter’s change of plea hearing began before the judge walked in. There’s the who’s who of the courtroom. Shaking hands and saying quick hellos. As many noted, “There could be a Bar convention in Aberdeen today.” The only big surprise in the courtroom were two…
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July 31, 2009
POINTOFLAW – Fascinating post about a new trial lawyer tax break in the works in DC
“AAJ looking to quietly pass plaintiff lawyer tax break” Another eye-opening story from Chris Rizo at the Chamber’s Legal NewsLine: the litigation lobby is quietly preparing to push through a $1.6 billion (with a “b”) tax break for contingent-fee lawyers that would let them deduct expenses as made, rather than in the year of settling…
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July 31, 2009
WLBT editorial on DeLaughter
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July 31, 2009
LNL – Trial lawyers face tort reform ‘danger zone’ in health care overhaul, says lobbyist
LNL – Trial lawyers face tort reform ‘danger zone’ in health care overhaul, says lobbyist President Barack Obama’s push for an overhaul of the nation’s health care system could be stymied by Senate lawmakers, particularly moderate Democrats, the lobbyist for trial lawyers said. Linda Lipsen, American Association for Justice (AAJ) senior vice president of public…
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July 31, 2009
White House vows to keep clunkers program running
White House vows to keep clunkers program running The White House is working with U.S. lawmakers looking for ways to extend the “cash for clunkers” incentive program to spur U.S. auto sales, spokesman Robert Gibbs said on Friday. “We feel confident we can find a solution” to continue the program, Gibbs told reporters, saying the…
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July 31, 2009
CQ – Barbour for President? Seriously
CQ – Barbour for President? Seriously Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has shown he knows how to maneuver his way through a bad storm. While leaders in neighboring Louisiana bickered about who loused up the recovery there from Hurricane Katrina, Barbour was taking bows for his work in Mississippi and cruising to re-election with a higher…
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July 31, 2009
POINTOFLAW – Mississippi earwigging a slippery ethical slope
POINTOFLAW – Mississippi earwigging a slippery ethical slope The Factual Basis is an interesting read. In addition to a clear statement of the facts in support of the obstruction charge, the summary of the testimony to come from Ed Peters (who was paid $1 million by Scruggs to influence DeLaughter) and Timothy Balducci (the go-between…
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July 31, 2009
RNC sets 60 Dems in healthcare radio ad crosshairs, Taylor and Childers included
RNC sets 60 Dems in healthcare radio ad crosshairs The RNC will spend almost $1 million on the radio ads targeting centrist and vulnerable lawmakers in 33 states in addition to television ads airing in Nevada, North Dakota, and Arkansas. The ad blitz urges the members of Congress to oppose the healthcare reform proposals currently…
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July 31, 2009
MITCHELL – Fairy tale career ends in tragedy for Bobby DeLaughter
MITCHELL – Fairy tale career ends in tragedy for Bobby DeLaughter He wore the suit of an acclaimed prosecutor before donning the robe of a well-respected judge. Now Bobby DeLaughter expects to wear the uniform of a prison inmate. Hours after resigning his $104,000-a-year job as Hinds County circuit judge, DeLaughter, 55, pleaded guilty to…
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July 31, 2009
JERENASH – No excuse for Obama not appointing top Miss. federal jobs
JERENASH – Can Obama run a government if he can’t appoint Miss. fed jobs after 8 months? I’m beginning to have second thoughts about whether this government can manage climate change, health care, the housing crisis, the economy, two wars, the Middle East and everything else it has on its platter when it can’t even…
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July 31, 2009
TAGGART – Can you still trust Obamacare after clunkers fails?
Taggart – Can you still trust Obamacare after clunkers failed? Surely, Jere, you’re also having second thoughts about Obamacare this morning. How can it be a good idea to give the same government that just suspended the cash for clunkers program after FOUR DAYS because it misjudged projected usage unfettered control of your healthcare decisions?…
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July 31, 2009
Civil Rights Hero Judge DeLaughter Joins All the King’s Men
Civil Rights Hero Judge DeLaughter Joins All the King’s Men “It’s a sad day,” was what some in the Mississippi court room commented as Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter joined All the King’s Men. It was the sound of a Greek Chorus as Judge DeLaughter pleaded guilty to federal obstruction of justice. This was…
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Frank Corder
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November 20, 2025
Trump nominees to U.S. District Court, U.S. Attorney posts finally move out of Senate Judiciary Committee
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 20, 2025
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 20, 2025
MDE approves new school accountability rating system, releases ACT results
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
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Daniel Tyson
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November 18, 2025
Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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November 20, 2025
Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian take different approaches to coaching rumors
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Susan Marquez
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November 20, 2025
Pressed linens, gleaming China, sparkling crystal: Meridian Thanksgiving memories
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Alistair Begg
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November 20, 2025
Confidence through suffering
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Sid Salter
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November 19, 2025
Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out
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Jill Ford
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November 18, 2025
Keep opportunity in Mississippi: Put AI to work
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Kelley Williams
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November 17, 2025
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