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January 26, 2009

Expense a hurdle in mayoral election

The Clarion-Ledger, 1/26/9 Coming off state and national elections and with an economic recession under way, the crowded field of candidates for mayor of Jackson may find it difficult to raise money this year. But the fundraising battle could make the difference, as hundreds of thousands of dollars will be needed to hire staff, hold…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 26, 2009

Stimulus: Will package help states?

The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/25/9 While we’re talking about President Obama’s proposed $775 billion federal stimulus plan, let’s also note that U.S. House Democrats have proposed a larger $825 billion stimulus package The House Democratic stimulus package plows ahead with a repeal of the Bush tax cuts but offers about $275 billion in so-called middle-class tax…