Mississippians are feeling pain at the pump every day. And we need relief. But Washington has done nothing.
Roger Wicker has been in Washington for 14 years, gas prices have gone up and he's done nothing until now - right before the election. And the measures he is talking about won't end our dependence on foreign oil or lower gas prices in the short term.
Ronnie Musgrove has called for a comprehensive plan that will lower gas prices now and lead to energy independence. It includes increasing fuel efficiency standards for our vehicles and more drilling.
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Every day Mississippians struggle to succeed in an economy that is failing them. Washington keeps telling us the economy is strong, but working families know better. For the first time in our nation's history, middle class parents do not believe that their children will be better off than they are. It is time to restore the values of education, job creation and conservative fiscal policy which made each generation stronger than the one before. We need to elect a Senator who will change Washington to make it work for us again.
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There is no greater calling for the state of Mississippi than providing a quality education to every student. It is the key to our state's future. Improving Mississippi's schools will help prepare our next generation to meet the challenges of the global economy. That is why Ronnie Musgrove has dedicated so much of his career to making college affordable, providing quality early childhood education and improving our schools.
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What happens in Washington matters for Mississippi today more than ever. The national debt is weakening our position in the world and limiting what we can do here at home. We are losing jobs to countries overseas and mortgaging our future to foreign governments.
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Throughout his career, Ronnie Musgrove has proudly served Mississippi as a champion for Gulf Coast development. He cares deeply about the region and has worked hard to bring good jobs and development to the area. As Governor, Musgrove worked to secure incentives for plant expansions which brought more jobs to the Gulf coast region; he helped protect the beaches; and he secured the authority required to address the region's transportation needs. After Hurricane Katrina, Musgrove got his hands dirty to help Mississippians back to their feet. Musgrove advocated giving new tax incentives to homeowners and businesses.
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