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July 24, 2009

USA Today – Bennie Thompson helped bring lobbyists and congressmen to Tunica next month

Bennie Thompson helped bring lobbyists and congressmen to Tunica next month Under ethics rules passed in 2007, lobbyists must report their contributions to non-profits connected to federal lawmakers twice a year. Spending in the first half of 2009 won’t become public until later this month, but interviews show the donations have continued to pour in.…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 24, 2009

ANALYSIS-Obama struggling to win healthcare debate

ANALYSIS-Obama struggling to win healthcare debate President Barack Obama, normally a surefooted salesman, is struggling to convince Americans that the $1 trillion U.S. healthcare system overhaul he is pushing would be good for them. After successfully pushing through a $787 billion economic stimulus plan and spending many billions more on bank and auto bailouts, Obama…