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June 20, 2009

Barbour adds ‘new dynamic’ to difficult budget talks

Barbour adds ‘new dynamic’ to difficult budget talks Gov. Haley Barbour was back for less than 24 hours from his economic development trip to Paris before he added a new obstacle Friday for House and Senate budget negotiators. Previously, Barbour had said he would call a special session for the full Legislature to take up…
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…