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November 20, 2008 Senators wary of auto bailout
...and cons of such a package, according to his press secretary, Dana Edelstein. But Childers and his Democratic colleagues, Bennie Thompson and Gene Taylor, all had voted against the $700 billion Wall Street bailout signed into law by President George W.
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
November 19, 2008 Toxic Trailers Sold To Public As Scrap
...hurricane season. As of Oct. 27, FEMA identified 10,000 units that could be designated as scrap and sold under federal law. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., however, does not think these trailers should be sold as "scrap" while they are still physically i
November 19, 2008 Wicker against, Cochran wary of auto bailout
But Childers and his Democratic colleagues, Bennie Thompson and Gene Taylor, all had voted against the $700 billion Wall Street bailout signed into law by ...
November 18, 2008 African-American members of Congress say Obama will have to pace ...
John Conyers, D-Mich., is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., is chairman of the House Committee on Homeland ...
November 18, 2008 Chemical Industry Weighs in With Dingell in Battle With Waxman
SOCMA opposes the bill ( HR 5577 ) by House Homeland Chairman Bennie Thompson , D-Miss., that includes inherently safer technology (IST) language, ...
November 18, 2008 African-American members of Congress say Obama will have to pace himself
...House Ways and Means Committee. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., is chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security. "I think the role of the Congressional Black Caucus will
Source: Kentucky.com
November 17, 2008 Biolab: Politics aside, Mississippi is best site
Second District US Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Bolton, chairs the Homeland Security Committee and will be a state decision-maker in the Obama administration. ...
November 17, 2008 Toxic FEMA Trailers are Being Sold As Scrap
In a letter sent to FEMA on Thursday, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss wrote that he was âdeeply concerned about the well-being of those individuals who may ...
November 17, 2008 Rep.-elect learning how to be lawmaker
Travis Childers of the 1st District, Bennie Thompson of the 2nd District and Gene Taylor of the 4th District - on common interests. ...
November 17, 2008 Musgrove lost to Barbour machine twice
US Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat who's Mississippi's only black member of Congress, told The Associated Press the ballot was his. ...
November 17, 2008 Analysis: Musgrove lost to Barbour machine twice
...neighborhoods marked preferences for several contests but made no recommendation in the Musgrove-Wicker race. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat who's Mississippi's only black member of Congress, told The Associated Press the ballot was his. "I voted
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
November 17, 2008 Musgrove lost to Barbour machine twice
...neighborhoods marked preferences for several contests but made no recommendation in the Musgrove-Wicker race. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat who's Mississippi's only black member of Congress, told The Associated Press the ballot was his. "I voted
Source: Hattiesburg American
November 16, 2008 Biolab ruling likely delayed
But it's more likely the decision will be made after Obama is inaugurated, said Lanier Avant, chief of staff to 2nd District Rep. Bennie Thompson ...
November 16, 2008 Obama got most votes, and also editorials
Roger Wicker, who was in the most closely watched race. The real winner long term is Democratic 2nd District US Rep. Bennie Thompson. ...
November 16, 2008 Thompson AWOL from Musgrove campaign?
... outright snub of Musgrove's campaign by powerful Democratic 2nd District US Rep. Bennie Thompson and Musgrove's own delicate political dance in avoiding ...
November 15, 2008 Feds may delay lab decision
But it's more likely the decision will be made after Obama is inaugurated, said Lanier Avant, chief of staff to Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-2nd District. ...
November 14, 2008 Toxic trailers for sale as scrap
...season. As of Oct. 27, FEMA identified 10,000 units that could be designated as scrap and sold under federal law. But Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., doesn't think these trailers should be sold as "scrap" while they are still intact, which is how they ar
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
November 13, 2008 Toxic trailers sold to public as scrap
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., however, does not think these trailers should be sold as "scrap" while they are still physically intact, which is how they ...
November 13, 2008 3000 Request Inauguration Tickets From Thompson's Office
JACKSON, Miss. -- More than 3000 requests for inauguration tickets have come into US Rep. Bennie Thompsonâs office since last week. ...
November 13, 2008 Toxic trailers sold to public as scrap
...hurricane season. As of Oct. 27, FEMA identified 10,000 units that could be designated as scrap and sold under federal law. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., however, does not think these trailers should be sold as "scrap" while they are still physically i
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
November 10, 2008 Limited Tickets Available For Obama Inauguration
A representative for US Rep. Bennie Thompson said the congressman is taking e-mailed requests for tickets. Those who submit a request will be put on a ...
November 10, 2008 Limited Tickets Available For Obama Inauguration
...tickets are available to attend President-elect Barack Obamas inauguration, officials said. A representative for U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson said the congressman is taking e-mailed requests for tickets. Those who submit a request will be put on a waiting
Source: WAPT Jackson
November 09, 2008 Inspection plans won't work
Among them was US Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. His comment was that, "The more time the secretary ...
November 06, 2008 Obama win gives Democrats renewed hope in the South
Democrats now hold a majority in Mississippi in the House of Representatives with a three-to-one advantage with Gene Taylor, Childers and Bennie Thompson ...
November 06, 2008 Obama win gives Democrats renewed hope in the South
...now hold a majority in Mississippi in the House of Representatives with a three-to-one advantage with Gene Taylor, Childers and Bennie Thompson all winning Tuesday. "These Democrats who are getting elected in the South are more conservative than Washing
Source: Hattiesburg American
November 06, 2008 TARGET OBAMA
Mississippi Democratic representative Bennie Thompson told Secret Service chiefs: âAs an African-American who was witness to some of this nationâs most ...
November 05, 2008 Thompson says Mississippi must adjust to new political climate
Thad Cochran is the ranking Republican on the Appropriations Committee, and Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson is chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. ...
November 05, 2008 Harper, Thompson, Taylor win House races
...Also Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Bennie Thompson and Gene Taylor, both D-Miss., won re-election after easily defeating two little-known Republican candidates. Thompson is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. The only House race that remained undec
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
November 05, 2008 Incumbent Bennie Thompson wins in 1st District
...which is not in the 3rd District. The law does not require candidates to live in the congressional district where they're running. Taylor, who represents the 4th District in south Mississippi, faced John McCay, a 33-year-old minister from Gulfport. ...
Source: Biloxi Sun Herald
November 05, 2008 America votes for change; County goes with McCain
Rep. Bennie Thompson easily defeated little known Republican challenger Richard Cook to take the stateâs 2nd Congressional District, which covers most of ...
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