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Thompson request DOJ scrutiny of Voter ID Initiative

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Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking the United States Department of Justice to give their opinion on Mississippi ’s recently voter identification ballot initiative. In November […]

Thompson: U. S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary to visit the 2nd Congressional District

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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Deputy Secretary Anthony Miller will tour Canton Elementary School and Lanier High School on Friday, March 9, 2012. The duo is set to start out at Canton Elementary School […]