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July 17, 2009
Childers votes “no” on climate bill but still gets $2000 from Majority Whip Clyburn
Big Dem cash dump on eve of climate vote Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) doled out $28,000 to reps who eventually voted yes on June 24, two days before the big vote — on a day when House leaders were doing some heavy-duty arm-twisting. Clyburn recipients who voted for the bill included a who’s-who of…
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July 17, 2009
Wicker – Cost of Dem. healthcare plan will hurt econ … calls for bi-partison plan
Wicker: Cost of Dem. healthcare plan will hurt econ Massive Tax Increases and More Borrowing are Not the Way to Health Reform In the past two months, I have used this column multiple times to discuss the ongoing debate in Congress over health care reform. I have done so because I believe it is one…
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July 17, 2009
YP – Hood’s Opinion on Barbour veto may be sign he’s not up to run for Governor
Today, Andy Taggart comments on the weight of the latest opinion from Attorney General Jim Hood about line item vetoes. Most people have thought since his re-election that Hood had his eyes set on the Governor’s Mansion in 2011. As the state’s last remaining statewide elected Democrat, Hood has been looked to by many in…
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July 17, 2009
Nunnelee ousts Sen. Dearing from Appropriations subcommittee
Nunnelee ousts Sen. Dearing from Appropriations subcommittee Sen. Bob Dearing is out as chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee handling the state Department of Transportation’s budget. That’s according to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, who appoints the appropriations subcommittee chairmen. Questioned about whether Dearing decided to leave his post, Nunnelee confirmed that “Yes,…
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July 17, 2009
RED/Blue – Thompson holds more than a million for next campaign
RED/Blue – Thompson holds more than a million for next campaign Second quarter campaign finance reports have been filed by Mississippi’s four congressmen. For the last three months, Bennie Thompson led the group in raising $413,559. He now has $1,584,715 cash in the bank as of June 30, 2009. I think it is safe to…
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July 17, 2009
Wicker’s Latest Statement on Sotomayor
Wicker’s Latest Statement on Sotomayor While not saying which way he will vote, Sen. Wicker gave his best indication yet (first statement, second statement) that he will vote against Sonia Sotomayor: On Second Amendment rights, on the rights of the people to keep and bears arms, she is clearly out of the mainstream – not…
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July 17, 2009
MajorityInMiss. – How Much Is A Vote For Nancy Pelosi Worth? About $8,000 per 6 months
MajorityInMiss. – How Much Is A Vote For Nancy Pelosi Worth? About $462,308 A couple contributions of note: On March 31st, Childers received two contributions from Nancy Pelosi for a total of $4,000. He is also showing $4,000 from Steny Hoyer, the Majority Leader. Also of interest are the contributions from labor unions. Childers received…
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July 17, 2009
Barbour spokesperson says he only offered the Senate seat to Wicker
Barbour spokesperson says he only offered the Senate seat to U.S. Rep. Roger Wicker Leisha Pickering’s lawsuit says that when Republican Trent Lott resigned from the U.S. Senate in December 2007, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour offered the seat to Chip Pickering, who declined. Barbour spokesman Laura Hipp said Thursday that the governor only offered the…
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July 17, 2009
AG Jim Hood alleges Barbour’s veto was unconstitutional
AG: Barbour violated constitution Gov. Haley Barbour violated the constitution when he vetoed parts of legislation that dealt with overtime pay for state troopers, according to an opinion issued by Attorney General Jim Hood’s office. Clarion Ledger 7/16/9
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July 17, 2009
IPSE – Mainstream media picks up Pickering lawsuit
Mainstream media picks up Pickering lawsuit Here’s a roundup: The Clarion-Ledger (first mainstream media outlet to break the story) has 70 comments to their story so far. TPM Muckraker promises more once they read the complaint if they find anything juicy. I’m promising them that they will. Jackson TV station WJTV headlines “Estranged Wife Of…
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July 17, 2009
Ex-Miss. politician’s wife sues alleged mistress
Ex-Miss. politician’s wife sues alleged mistress Leisha Jane Pickering’s lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Hinds County Circuit Court against Elizabeth Creekmore-Byrd of Jackson. Prior to Pickering’s marriage and while still in college, Creekmore-Byrd met and had a romantic relationship with Pickering which ended prior to their college graduation, Leisha Pickering said. Subsequently, the Pickerings married…
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July 17, 2009
Sotomayer’s hearing wrapping up, firefighter up next
Sotomayer’s hearing wraps up, firefighter to be questioned next Sotomayor drew praise from Republicans and Democrats alike as she was wrapping up her time before the committee at the nationally televised hearing. Sen Lindsey Graham, described her judicial record as “generally in the mainstream” and said he thought she would keep an open mind on…
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 19, 2025
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports
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Daniel Tyson
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November 19, 2025
Madison shuts down popular daycare facility over code violations
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Jack Brook, Associated Press/Report for America
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November 19, 2025
DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana, Mississippi in major immigration sweep, AP sources say
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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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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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Richelle Putnam
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November 19, 2025
From desks to doorways: The Tangerine Motel and The Hill & Moor
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Alistair Begg
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November 19, 2025
The man in between
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Associated Press
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November 18, 2025
Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future
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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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