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February 17, 2014

NYT – How the NRA rates lawmakers – US Sen Thad Cochran gets an A; Roger Wicker gets an A+

How the N.R.A. Rates Lawmakers The National Rifle Association gives members of Congress a grade ranging from A to F that reflects their voting record on gun rights. But in response to the school shooting, some pro-gun Democrats have signaled an openness to new restrictions on guns, and the N.R.A. released a statement that said…
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February 17, 2014

Likely financial aid increase not enough for some Mississippi university, community college leaders

Lawmakers choose small increase in financial aid The leaders of Mississippi’s universities and community colleges had plans for a major overhaul of state-funded financial aid programs before the current legislative session. But lawmakers appear likely to adopt only a portion of the plan. The Education Achievement Council recommended in September that lawmakers revamp Mississippi’s financial…