A Deal With Iran: Mississippi’s DC Delegation Reacts
WASHINGTON, D.C.–What is being called an historic deal with Iran over its nuclear programs was reached this week after meetings overseas. The Obama administration is...
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The Trade Bill Fast Track: Mississippi Senators Vote Yes
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Fast track authority for Pres. Obama to make trade deals with other counties passed the U.S. Senate easily Wednesday, on a vote of 60...
Wicker: After Prayer and Reflection, Flag Belongs in a Museum
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Mississippi flag belongs in a museum, said Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in a statement released Wednesday morning. He joined other state leaders who...
New TSA Administrator Confirmed, Thompson Optimistic
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–A new administrator for the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was confirmed this week by the U.S. Senate in DC. Mississippi’s Rep. Bennie Thompson...
National Defense Authorization Act Passes, Bill to Fund It Filibustered, Cochran, Wicker React
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Passing bills in DC is often a troubled process and Thursday’s Senate action was no different. While the National Defense Authorization Act passed the...
Wicker: Mississippi Jobs and Programs On the Line If Defense Bill Is Vetoed
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Your job could be on the line if you work for the military or in a defense-related job, if the National Defense Authorization Act...
Spending on the Military: Wicker, Palazzo on Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Providing adequate money for U.S. military operations is what Republicans in Congress hope happens with the Defense Authorization Act, that passed a U.S. House...
No Common Ground on Common Core: Republicans Split on Governor’s Veto
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JACKSON, Miss.–The bill that might’ve helped put an end to Common Core in Mississippi was vetoed Thursday by Gov. Phil Bryant. Almost immediately news releases...
Human Trafficking Bill Passes in Senate, Cochran: There Should Be Zero Tolerance
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–There were 29 cases of human trafficking in Mississippi last year. That means 29 people were sold for sex or slave labor. But, it’s...
TeleHealth in America: Wicker Uses Mississippi System as Example for the Country
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Telehealth’s progress in Mississippi could be an example for the whole country to get care to people who live in rural areas. Sen. Roger...