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May 13, 2009

ATR – Mississippi House Passes 277% Tax Hike

Mississippi House Passes 277% Tax Hike Mississippi House Bill 364, which raises the state cigarette tax by 50 cents per pack, passed the House last week on a vote of 102 to 18 and the Senate on a vote of 42 to 7. HB 364 represents a 277% tax increase, one of the largest tax…
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May 13, 2009

LIBERALS – Why is Haley Barbour on the short list for 2012 candidates?

LIBERALS – Why is Haley Barbour on the short list for 2012 candidates? Like Jon Chait, I’d really like to know why Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour keeps ending up on the 2012 GOP presidential candidate short list. Does he have national name recognition I’m not aware of? A a broad and loyal base of support?…