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October 28, 2008

Earmarks key issue in race

The Clarion-Ledger, 10/27/8 In a Senate campaign with few differences on key issues, one stands out: Sen. Roger Wicker and his rival, former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, have opposing views when it comes to ways of obtaining federal money. Musgrove, a Democrat, has taken issue with earmarks, or funding for local projects. Wicker, a Republican, defends…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 28, 2008

Overview: Bright spots in dim economy

The Clarion-Ledger, 10/26/8 In just about every corner of the state, people are adjusting their lives and asking when – or if – this national economic crisis will end. In the long term, Mississippi seems set economically – with high-paying manufacturing jobs coming. But, like other states, it must tighten up in the short term.…