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Nation's first black Marines honored in Gulfport

GULFPORT -- Some of the nation's first black U.S. Marines were honored here Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo, Mayor George Schloegel and others gathered to recognized their efforts during World War II.

Sun Herald: EDITORIAL: Do not undo the RESTORE Act

Oct. 10--We urge U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder not to allow Department of Justice negotiations with BP to undermine provisions of the RESTORE Act.

GREGG HARPER, ALAN NUNNELEE and STEVEN PALAZZO: Keeping our pledge

On Sept. 23, 2010, Republican lawmakers and candidates announced a conservative governing plan for the new House majority's legislative agenda. Two years later, we have kept our pledge to America by advancing ideas Americans believe in: pro-growth policies that promote prosperity through individual freedoms and liberties.

American Exceptionalism is Not Dead

RESTORE Act: Proper Approach to long-term recovery

Two years ago this week, the largest manmade disaster in our nation's history occurred just off our Gulf Coast shores. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico took the lives of 11 workers, including four Mississippians, and injured 17 others.

Two years later, Americans still can’t afford the Affordable Care Act

In 2010, as the health care bill was being pushed through Congress in one of the biggest legislative showdowns in recent history, Democrats turned deaf ears to the cries of South Mississippians and Americans everywhere. We said: this bill is too costly, and is an unconstitutional power grab. It will place government mandates in front of civil and religious liberties and individual health choices. This bill will ruin the best health care system the world has ever seen.

Pentagon Outlines Plan for Defense Cuts

Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo, a member of the Armed Services Committee, said he has "serious concern'' that the cuts could significantly weaken national ...

State of the Union: Mississippi lawmakers call for economic growth, as president focuses on economic fairness

Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Biloxi, echoed that view in a separate statement, saying Obama already had three years to enact his solution for the country, "and he's failed us." "Tonight we heard divisive talk, the president campaigning against Congress and ...

Sacrifices must start with Congress

It's an honor and a privilege to represent the good people of South Mississippi each day, and one that I don't take for granted. Steven Palazzo is a Congressman for the Miss. 4th Congressional District.

Obama's stance on BP fine bill awaited

"I don't know what the president will say, but I hope he can agree that it's important to return a portion of fines from the BP oil spill back to those on the Gulf Coast who have been most affected.” - Congressman Steven Palazzo