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December 5, 2008

Cochran says he’ll likely vote against the Big 3

The Sun Herald, 12/4/8 U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran said today he likely won’t vote for a bailout of the Big 3 automakers. Speaking at the Coast Chamber of Commerce Morning Call, Cochran said both he and Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker voted against the bank bailout, which brought applause from the crowd. The federal government can’t…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
December 5, 2008

Barbour mum on details of talks with European firm

The Sun Herald, 12/3/8 Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour revealed few details Wednesday about his just-completed economic development trip to Germany, saying it could be months before any job-creation decisions are made. He said the state has been well served by being secretive during talks to lure other big projects here, including a Toyota plant that…