Mississippi named top site for new national bio defense laboratory
Internal Homeland Security documents show Mississippi was chosen as a leading site for a 451 million National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility despite low scores from government experts. Critics cite political influence as the deciding factor with lawmakers from Mississippi involved in the process.
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States rethink sales tax holidays amid weak economy
In a down economy thousands flocked to malls for back to school sales tax holidays, buying clothes and supplies but reducing state revenue. Some lawmakers economists and shoppers question benefits and several states paused or canceled holidays including Maryland Florida and those near DC.
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