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June 29, 2007

Bar ethics group: City attorney can’t sue mayor

The Clarion-Ledger, 6/29/7 The Ethics Committee of the Mississippi Bar issued a statement on Thursday saying Jackson City Attorney Sarah O’Reilly-Evans was correct in refusing to sue Jackson Mayor Frank Melton on orders from a majority of City Council members. The council members had earlier questioned O’Reilly-Evans’ loyalty when she insisted she could not sue…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 29, 2007

Border issue’s future unsure

The Clarion-Ledger, 6/29/7 Sen. Thad Cochran helped derail a controversial immigration bill that would have tightened security on the U.S.-Mexico border and provided a way for millions of illegal immigrants to earn legal status. Supporters needed 60 votes to end debate and proceed to a final vote on the legislation. But the Senate vote Thursday…