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UPDATE: Wicker opposes tribe's Jones Co. casino plans
by The Associated Press
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JACKSON — U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker says he's opposed to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' plan to build a casino in Jones County.

The Mississippi Republican says he met with tribal chief Miko Beasley Denson to discuss the project and shared his opposition.

Wicker believes the tribe's plans to move forward ignores public opinion and jeopardizes the Choctaws' relationships with local, state and congressional leaders. Gov. Haley Barbour also is opposed to the project.

The proposed Bogue Homa casino would be the first casino built outside the tribal headquarters in Neshoba County. The casino would be equipped with 500 to 700 slot machines. It would be a $17 million investment, employing about 250 people.
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jasonlp
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July 01, 2010
I think that you are right. I think this issue needs to be decided by the people of Jones County. Hey aren't Republicans supposed to be against big government anyway?
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LGWMS
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July 01, 2010
Wicker and Barbour don't give a damn about Jones county, they are being pressured by the Casinos on the coast to try and stop this from coming in. We all know our "fat as a killin hog" Gov is in bed with them, and most of his cronies. I for one will be so glad when this fools 2 terms are up, maybe he will walk his fat butt out of our state for good.
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