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October 29, 2007

Bryant defends office in beef plant debacle

The Clarion-Ledger, 10/27/7 Amid political finger-pointing over the failure of a beef processing plant that cost Mississippi millions, State Auditor Phil Bryant defended the role his office played in the process. Bryant, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, also told The Clarion-Ledger editorial board Friday that he’s still against a tax swap that would lower…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 29, 2007

Newcomer aims to unseat McCoy

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 10/28/7 The seven-term incumbent seeking to hold the House District 3 also wants to retain his leadership position as speaker of the House. Rep. Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, is being challenged in the Nov. 6 general election by Republican William “Tracy” Arnold of Booneville. On his Web site, Arnold calls himself…