Federal Government Running for Now, Mississippi Senator’s Plan Blocked
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The federal government will likely stay running for now, even though a continuing resolution was not passed in the U.S. Senate Thursday. Senate Democrats...
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Abortion Ban Fails in DC, Despite Mississippi Votes
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The vote to ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy failed in the U.S. Senate Tuesday, despite both Mississippi senators Thad Cochran and...
No More Private Prisons Says Bill Introduced in Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Private prisons have been an issue in Mississippi for several years, with fights, riots, even killings of prisoners and guards and a push to...
Getting the Passenger Railroad Back Going on the Mississippi Coast: New Administrator Could Help
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The rail line that takes passengers from New Orleans to Orlando and passes through Mississippi’s coastal cities could be coming back online, but there...
Double Long Trucks on Mississippi Highways: Sheriff Meets With Wicker to Discuss Danger of Federal Mandate
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Mississippi may be forced to allow double-long trucks on state highways and interstates, and that’s not setting well with some people in office. It’s...
The Deal With Iran: Mississippi’s Wicker Compares to 1938 Deal With Germany in Senate Speech
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–For the second time the U.S. Senate, controlled by Republicans, has failed to pass a resolution that would disapprove the president’s deal with Iran....
Taking Money From Planned Parenthood: Cochran-Sponsored Bill Would Get a Presidential Veto
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–There were strong indications Friday that a bill that would take federal money away from Planned Parenthood would likely be vetoed by Pres. Obama....
Mississippi Roads and Bridges Could Be Fixed Under DRIVE Act Passed by Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The roads and bridges you drive on are not in great shape, but a six-year transportation bill passed in DC Thursday may mean the...
Double Trucks: Wicker Says Mississippi Should Be Able to Make the Decision
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–If you’ve ever had to drive beside an extra-long, double transport truck, then you may have felt a bit intimidated. Mississippi may soon have...
Wicker: Taking Apache Helicopters From the Guard Could Set Mississippi Back
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Apache Helicopter is being discussed this week in Senate hearings and the plan may be to take the Apache away from the National...