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January 8, 2013

Medicaid, charter debates under way

Medicaid, charter debates under way JACKSON – Charter schools and Medicaid expansion – the two issues expected to be the most contentious during the 2013 session – took center stage Monday. On the eve of the session’s start today, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, speaking to the Mississippi State University Stennis Institute of Government/Capitol press corps…
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January 8, 2013

Sen. Wicker: Hagel Nomination Too Distracting

Sen. Wicker: Hagel Nomination Too Distracting Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) issued a statement opposing Chuck Hagel, President Obama’s expected nominee to lead the Defense Departement, on Monday because it would be “distracting” and “take attention away from very pressing problems” the country currently faces: “The next Defense Secretary will face a number of challenges on…