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August 19, 2011

Wicker – U.S. debt ‘Troubling,’ ‘astonishing’

U.S. debt ‘Troubling,’ ‘astonishing’ Members of the Columbus Kiwanis Club received a surprise when they showed up for the group’s weekly meeting at the Columbus Country Club: U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., gave them a pop quiz on their knowledge of federal spending and the national debt. Wicker touched on a number of hot-button topics,…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 19, 2011

AP – GOP treasurer candidates courting conservatives

GOP treasurer candidates courting conservatives JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two candidates still seeking the Republican nomination for Mississippi treasurer are touting their conservative credentials as they try to motivate supporters to vote in next Tuesday’s runoff. Lynn Fitch of Madison and Lee Yancey of Brandon often mention their opposition to abortion — an issue over…