The Republican governors’ San Diego schmooze

By Peter H. Stone

After spending $102 million to help its party pick up six new gubernatorial seats, the Republican Governors Association finds that its annua

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… ho backed Romney in the 2008 primary season but is also a long time fan of Mississippi’s Haley Barbour, the RGA’s outgoing chairman and legendary fundraiser. …"

Audit says legal aid boss charged taxpayers for club, car

By John Solomon and Laurel Adams

The head of a Louisiana legal aid group funded by the federal government routinely dined at a private club and drove a leased vehicle for pe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Toyota":

"… warned it might have violated tax laws.Wayne said the leased vehicle was a Toyota Camry, and that he got a new model each year. “They change the cars out …"

Pentagon scrimps on domestic abuse prevention

By Laurel Adams

Unreliable data means the Defense Department cannot pinpoint how many service members are involved in domestic violence incidents or identif

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… n the northern Gulf of Mexico to help improve water quality throughout the Mississippi River Basin (National Research Council). …"

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Oxygen-starved “dead zones” in U.S. waters growing, report warns

By John Solomon

The number of “dead zones” in U.S. coastal waters — where oxygen is so depleted that it can harm marine life — has soared 30-fold over the l

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… and Louisiana shorelines in the Gulf of Mexico, where farm runoff from the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers is suspected as the cause, the report said.Another …"

U.S. lacks basic security for e-passport manufacturing

By John Solomon

Last month, a gunman opened fire on an insurance building in the ancient Thai city of Ayutthaya, piercing the glass windows of the People’s

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… States at the main GPO headquarters in Washington or at a backup plant in Mississippi, officials said.Security documents obtained by the Center show U.S. offici …"

The Abstinence Lobby’s Lone Wolf

By Joe Eaton

Most rich people hoping to influence federal policy are content to write checks to fund political campaigns or shuffle cash to advocacy grou

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… e former head of the Republican National Committee and current governor of Mississippi, was among the firm’s founders.Ruddy, who worked nearly 17 years for Max …"

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Mutual fund champion on short list for SEC investor advocate

By Jeremy Borden

As the Securities and Exchange Commission considers who will lead a new office giving Main Street investors a bigger megaphone within the ag

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… agency, the short list is said to include Mercer Bullard, a University of Mississippi law professor and head of a shareholder advocacy group.“As I may be cons …"

Recent bank closings reflect old trends

By Jeremy Borden

The abandoned cranes and empty Caterpillars say it all: U.S. commercial real estate development is crawling or at a standstill. The paralyz

Health industry gave millions to state officials involved in lawsuit

By Caitlin Ginley

The state officials who joined together to file a lawsuit challenging health care reform have collectively received at least $5 million in c

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mississippi":

"… d newly-elected Governor Tom Corbett, who has received about $830,000, and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, with more than $770,000.The money has flowed from …"

"… ne Stenehjem, attorney general of North Dakota; Haley Barbour, governor of Mississippi; Janice K. Brewer, governor of Arizona; Jim Gibbons, then-governor of Neva …"

Ethics news in New Jersey, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Mississippi

By Caitlin Ginley

There’s been movement on the ethics front in at least five states since the Center released its States of Disclosure rankings back in late J

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"… ancial disclosure rules in New Jersey, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Mississippi.In the wake of a corruption scandal that rocked New Jersey earlier this ye …"

"… o post the forms online and thus enhance public accessibility.Lawmakers in Mississippi, which emerged as the second-most improved state this year, authorized fun …"

"… to be placed online. At the time of States of Disclosure’s release, the Mississippi Ethics Commission was awaiting the funding needed to implement an online s …"

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