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August 29, 2008

Mississippi Democrats: Obama ready for challenge

The Clarion-Ledger, 8/29/8 Democrats across Mississippi who watched Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday said he put to rest questions of whether he is ready for the office. But several also said much work remains for him to win this state. In Jackson, about 200 Democrats gathered at separate venues to watch…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 29, 2008

Tax panel revisits income, groceries

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 8/28/8 Gov. Haley Barbour’s tax study commission, in its final report, is recommending more reductions in the state income tax or a cut in the grocery tax in addition to its earlier proposals. The 38-member commission met Wednesday to put the final touches on the report that will be submitted…