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June 22, 2007

Gubernatorial Candidate Says He Won’t Accept Insurance Donations

WLOX, 6/21/7 Gubernatorial candidate John Arthur Eaves says his campaign will refuse any contribution from the insurance industry. To back up that promise, the democrat running for governor signed a pledge card he set up in front of Biloxi’s Katrina memorial Thursday. Eaves also challenged Governor Barbour to return any insurance industry contributions he’s received.
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 22, 2007

Council: Allen’s replacement at critical juncture

The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 6/22/7 Citing health reasons, City Council President Ben Allen has stunned Jacksonians by announcing he will step down today, as the city faces a critical juncture in finances, crime-fighting and building confidence in the city’s leadership. Vice President Frank Bluntson of Ward 4 will serve as president, and a special election must…