Mississippi State of the Union Reaction Follows Party Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Reaction to Pres. Obama’s State of the Union address from Tuesday followed party lines, with the Republican members of Mississippi’s delegation rejecting the president’s...
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The Deal That Could Save You Heartache: How Your DC Lawmakers Voted on the Budget Compromise
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The budget compromise in Washington that could prevent another government shutdown from happening passed easily in the U.S. House, 332-94. Mississippi Republicans voted for...
Cochran May Have Stiff Competition in Senate Race, Says Politico
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Mississippi’s senior senator could have some trouble making his way through the next election if he chooses to run, says a new poll published...
You’re Going Back to Work (Federal Employee), How Your DC Reps Voted on Shutdown Deal
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–If you’re one of about 19,000 Mississippians who work for the federal government, the unpaid vacation your DC government provided for you is over....
Miss. Republicans Vote to Cut Money to Food Stamp Program, Lone Dem. Votes No
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The vote came Thursday in Washington to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, or Food Stamps, by nearly $40 billion over the...
Mississippi’s D.C. Lawmakers Say ‘No’ to Syrian Strike
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–It was an almost unanimous “no” to Pres. Obama’s planned strike against Syria from Mississippi’s Washington delegation. Most of the representatives and senators had...
Most of Mississippi’s Delegation Votes Not to Stop NSA Spying
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Cameras are watching you everywhere and the National Security Administration can monitor your phone call, e-mails, internet records and searches and a host of...
Farm Bill Fails: Who Supported, Who Voted No
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The five-year Farm Bill has failed in the U.S. House, with Mississippi’s delegation supporting the measure that would have guaranteed some subsidies, but would...