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May 6, 2011

Sprint nabs Wicker aide

Sprint nabs Wicker aide Sprint has picked up new government-relations help in Hugh Carroll, the telecom legislative assistant to Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the senator’s office and the company confirmed to The Hill. Carroll succeeds Melinda Lewis in Sprint’s D.C. office. Lewis was director of government relations at Sprint and has moved to the Fritts…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 6, 2011

Wicker: Debt-limit vote is unlikely vehicle for abortion bill

Wicker: Debt-limit vote is unlikely vehicle for abortion bill Anti-abortion legislation probably won’t be tied to a vote on the debt limit, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) said. Some House Republicans suggested earlier in the week that the debt ceiling could provide an opening to at least force a Senate vote on the abortion bill. But…