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September 19, 2011

Cochran eyes alternatives to earmarks

Cochran eyes alternatives to earmarks WASHINGTON — Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran said he’s frustrated that Congress has done away with the controversial earmarking procedure he and other lawmakers once used to steer money to their home states for military bases, schools and other programs. But Cochran, the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 19, 2011

Henry Barbour continues raising money for Rick Perry

Henry Barbour continues raising money for Rick Perry Mississippi-based Perry fundraiser Henry Barbour, a nephew of Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, is raising money for the campaign, not the independent Make Us Great Again PAC. But he sees the new super PACs as powerful forces. “You can do a lot with $55 million,” said Barbour. “You’re…