Homeland Security Policies and Hurricane Katrina Recovery in Mississippi

Mississippi State's political science and public administration department is welcoming U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi’s 2nd District congressman, as the next guest speaker for its Lamar Conerly Governance Forum Lecture Series. A Bolton native and former chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, Thompson will address a range of homeland security issues, as well as efforts in 2005 and beyond to help secure federal disaster relief for Gulf Coast residents following Hurricane Katrina. Due to space limitations, those planning to attend are encourage to arrive as early as possible. Click the "Link" below for more information.