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April 21, 2008

Special elections attract massive national funds

The Hill, 4/19/8 Two Republican-leaning southern House districts have turned into national battlegrounds, drawing a total of nearly $900,000 in investment from the Republican and Democratic parties. Independent expenditures filed Friday show a total of $470,000 spent by Democrats and $410,000 spent by Republicans. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has plugged more into the…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 21, 2008

Governor To Appeal FEMA’s Denial Of Storm Aid

WAPT, 4/18/8 The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Gov. Haley Barbour’s request for aid following the April 4 storms and tornadoes. But Barbour said he’ll appeal FEMA’s decision. According to FEMA, Jackson has about $1.65 million worth of debris-removal costs and Hinds County has $586,158. City officials said debris removal and employee overtime costs from…