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June 18, 2015

Thompson wants Medgar Evers’ home under U.S. Parks Service

Thompson: US should maintain Medgar Evers home WASHINGTON – The home of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers should be part of the national park system, according to Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson. Evers “gave all of his adult life to trying to make Mississippi and this country a better place,” Thompson, a Democrat, said. “I…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 18, 2015

Wicker says Obama veto of National Defense Authorization Act would hurt Mississippi

Wicker: Veto of NDAA will hurt Mississippi TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — U. S. Senator Roger Wicker says a presidential veto of the National Defense Authorization Act would have a negative impact on the Magnolia State. Wicker says President Barack Obama should agree to the funding bill passed by lawmakers because it achieves necessary military spending…