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Bennie G. Thompson
The notion is that, even in America, with all this wealth, plenty and surplus, there is still a number of people who are living below an acceptable standard in terms of quality of life.
Bennie G. Thompson
The majority of young people who get an education in my congressional district, Black and White, leave because of the lack of opportunity. That outward migration and the continued brain drain my district suffers, even in the new millennium.
Bennie G. Thompson
The government assumes responsibility for the education and says 'As long as you want to go and you meet the requirements, bam, you're there.'
Bennie G. Thompson
The good news is our message is being heard.
Bennie G. Thompson
The Bush tax plan would leave 42% of all families in Mississippi behind while the coffers of the rich are running over.
Bennie G. Thompson
Simply stated, WorldCom lied to the public by reporting a bill as an investment. That is the same as a household counting the electricity bill as savings!
Bennie G. Thompson
Sending our young men and women into battle is perhaps the most serious course of action a Nation can undertake.
Bennie G. Thompson
Rural states often have a larger than average senior population, so Medicare payments account for more than half of our hospitals' bottom lines.
Bennie G. Thompson
Rather than squander the surplus on tax breaks for the rich, we should add a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program, shore up Social Security, fortify our defense, provide a quality public education and offer economic assistance to rural areas.
Bennie G. Thompson
Parents have been forced to take jobs that often pay lower wages and offer no benefits. As a result, families are forced to choose among food, health care, and shelter - leaving their children without basic necessities.