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January 29, 2009

$819B bailout passes House

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/29/9 In a swift victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House approved a historically huge $819 billion stimulus bill Wednesday night with spending increases and tax cuts at the heart of the young administration’s plan to revive a badly ailing economy. The vote was 244-188, with Republicans unanimous in opposition despite Obama’s…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 29, 2009

Senate panel OKs 49-cent cigarette tax

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/29/9 Legislators took a major step in raising Mississippi’s cigarette tax when the Senate Finance Committee voted Wednesday for a 31-cent-per-pack increase. The legislation, which raises the tax to 49 cents per pack, now goes to the full Senate for consideration. While the measure could be taken up as early…