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March 8, 2011

Earmarks: State could take a big hit

Earmarks: State could take a big hit As outlined on the front of the Perspective Section today, Mississippi stands to take a big hit if Congress goes through with its plans to cut funding and end “earmarks.” Of immediate concern, as noted, “the proposed cuts of more than $100 billion would have a perilous impact…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 8, 2011

AP Analysis: Miss. GOP boasting full statewide slate

Analysis: Miss. GOP boasting full statewide slate With the passing of the qualifying deadline, Mississippi Republicans are fielding a full slate of candidates for statewide office, just as they have in election cycles dating back to 2003. Democrats dominated the state political scene for generations, but are fielding candidates this year in only five statewide…