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March 1, 2012

Jackson committee supports some state legislation

Jackson committee supports some state legislation Jackson’s Legislative Committee this week passed resolutions of support for some potential legislation at the Capitol. One is for the state to create an attempted murder charge, like Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, is trying to do with House Bill 120. Currently, many crimes that would qualify as attempted murder…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 1, 2012

Cochran questions justification for feds pulling Gulf Coast funding

COCHRAN QUESTIONS $200 MILLION RESCISSION REQUEST FOR GULF COAST CONSERVATION PROGRAM Targeted Coastal Impact Assistance Program Linked to Offshore Oil & Gas Production WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today questioned the justification behind the Department of the Interior budget request to rescind $200 million in funding intended to pay for conservation projects…