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Thompson invites the Greater Grove Street Missionary Baptist Church to perform during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference Gospel Extravaganza in Washington

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – United States Representative, Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced that he has invited the Greater Grove Street Missionary Baptist Church Choir of Vicksburg, Mississippi to perform with choirs from across the country, during the Gospel Extravaganza which is being held during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 43rd Annual Legislative Conference on September 19, 2013, at 8:00p.m… […]

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Thompson opposed to 5-day mail delivery

Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) said he is disappointed by the United State’s Postal Service’s (USPS) decision to end a six-day mail delivery.

That change is slated to begin in August 2013.

Thompson said the decision made by the USPS will have an adverse impact on residents who live in rural areas throughout Mississippi – often a great distance from postal facilities. […]

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Congressmen Thompson and Harper cruise to re-election

JACKSON – Mississippi’s incumbent U.S. Congressmen Gregg Harper and Bennie Thompson both handily won their re-election bids yesterday, MPB reports.

Hundreds of 3rd District U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper’s supporters at his victory party in Pearl swelled to applause as the election was called in his favor. […]