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June 29, 2007

Border issue’s future unsure

The Clarion-Ledger, 6/29/7 Sen. Thad Cochran helped derail a controversial immigration bill that would have tightened security on the U.S.-Mexico border and provided a way for millions of illegal immigrants to earn legal status. Supporters needed 60 votes to end debate and proceed to a final vote on the legislation. But the Senate vote Thursday…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 29, 2007

Gov. mum on voter ID session

The Clarion-Ledger, 6/29/7 Gov. Haley Barbour sidestepped whether he would call lawmakers to Jackson for a special session to approve a court-ordered voter ID system at the polls. However, he doubts the Legislature could comply with a recent federal judge’s decision if they return as scheduled in January. “We’ll see,” Barbour said of a special…