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“Folks have a common misconception that Mississippi is strictly a rural, outdoors state. While we are famous for our hunting, sport fishing and year-round golf, we also have leading manufacturers like Peavey Electronics and Viking Range Corp.”

Quote by Gregg Harper

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Gregg Harper is a seasoned U.S. Republican politician born on June 1, 1956. Since 2001, he has served as the U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 3rd congressional district. Harper has been particularly active in the Education and Labor Committee in Congress, playing a significant role in promoting educational reforms, supporting vocational education, and enhancing employment rates. more

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