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Mississippi governor defends hosting parties amid virus

by Leah Willingham
| December 9, 2020 3:03 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday defended his decision to hold Christmas parties at the Governor's Mansion, despite repeatedly warning residents to avoid social gatherings as coronavirus cases surge.

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