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November 21, 2013

Senator Thad Cochran’s (R-MS) statement in opposition to the “nuclear option”

COCHRAN OPPOSES DEMOCRATS’ “NUCLEAR OPTION” Miss. Senator Calls New Senate Filibuster Rule a Mistake That Diminishes Constitutional Responsibilities WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding his strong opposition to the Senate Democratic majority’s decision to implement the so-called “nuclear option” to limit the rights of the minority in…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 21, 2013

Family Concerned Over Lawmaker’s Alleged Threats

Family Concerned Over Lawmaker’s Alleged Threats Whispers about DeSoto County Representative Pat Nelson’s marriage started weeks ago. Those whispers became shouts Tuesday night when his eldest daughter went public with a Facebook post, mentioning Nelson’s divorce, his two-year affair with a state senator, blackmail, and threats of violence. Leigh Anne Rutheford represents Nelson’s wife, Katherine.…