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Lobbyists like earmark war
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,02/03/11-1:00PM , 150 Reads
MERIDIAN — Earmarks have been a boon to Mississippi.

Consider that Mississippi, one of the smallest states, ranked second only to California, one of the largest, in getting earmarks, according to Taxpayers for Common Sense. Reports show Mississippi received $2.1 billion in congressional earmarks since 2008.
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Is learning still the priority?
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,01/27/11-1:00PM , 222 Reads
MERIDIAN — Yes, there is a dark side to higher education.

We glimpse it when we see things like poor graduation rates, high student loan debts, low placement rates for graduates, alcohol-related issues, and more. Now comes a new and controversial research study that says many students don’t learn much at universities.
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A case for rational regulation
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,01/20/11-1:00PM , 150 Reads
MERIDIAN — “Rational regulation,” said Gov. Haley Barbour in his State of the State address:
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Will election year have real impact?
By BILL CRAWFORD - Contributing Columnist
Thu,01/13/11-1:00PM , 117 Reads
MERIDIAN — And, so it begins.

The budget crisis, census-driven redistricting, ballot initiatives, and statewide elections make this one of the more dramatic political years in recent history.
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