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July 16, 2008

Younger, more aggressive leaders taking reins of Democratic, Republican parties in Mississippi

The Clarion-Ledger, 7/16/8 Mississippi’s Democratic and Republican parties are being taken over by younger, more aggressive leaders. The changes could intensify the parties’ competition for voters’ hearts, minds and money. Former state Rep. Jamie Franks of Mooreville was elected Saturday as the new chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party, and he started the new position…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 16, 2008

Mississippi’s economic picture shows positive signs

The Clarion-Ledger, 7/16/8 While assessments for the national economy remain gloomy, at least one expert sees positive signs in Mississippi. Addressing Congress on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke talked about weakening housing prices and slow growth contributing to a sluggish market. “Certainly national economic events have a fairly significant economic impact on every state,…