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January 10, 2015

Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary for January 9, 2015

RELEASE: Mississippi House of Representatives Weekly Summary Week of January 5, 2015 On January 6, 2015, the 130th Mississippi State Legislature kicked off the last session in the four-year term. Cold temperatures aside, members arrived at the State Capitol with warm smiles and familiar handshakes as they prepared for their first week of the 2015…
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January 10, 2015

Despite veto threat, Sen. Roger Wicker cosponsors Obamacare full time workweek definition change

Wicker Backs Bill to Change Harmful Obamacare Rule WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has cosponsored a bill that would amend Obamacare’s definition of a full-time workweek from 30 hours to 40 hours. The legislation was introduced by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and has bipartisan support. “Obamacare has caused many businesses to cut hours…