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The US Senate has passed a bipartisan bill with a nearly unanimous vote, ensuring that Congress will have a say in reviewing any international nuclear agreement with Iran. The 98-1 vote sends the bill to the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote on the legislation next week. The
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Congressman Tim Ryan, a Democrat from Ohio's 13th Congressional District, expressed his satisfaction with the inclusion of $12.7 million for local military bases in the Fiscal Year 2016 House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The funding, which passed the House of Representatives, will
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The approval of the fast track trade legislation in the House Ways & Means Committee has marked a win for the Obama administration, which is allied with Republican leadership in supporting the measure. However, the bitter dispute in the committee highlighted the headwinds the legislation faces on the floor of
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a cybersecurity legislation, H.R. 1731, with a 355-63 vote, aimed at improving information-sharing of cybersecurity risks among companies and federal government offices. The National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 follows a series of high-profile security breaches at major companies such
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The Mississippi Legislature has taken action to permit the Board of Supervisors of Sunflower County to borrow money to pay refunds of ad valorem tax payments collected in error. This decision was made after the county's erroneous collections exceeded $100,000. The authorization allows the county to issue
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The Mississippi Legislature has recently approved an appropriation of funds for the Mississippi Fair Commission to support various livestock shows and events across the state. The appropriation, known as Senate Bill No. 2887, was passed on March 19, 2015, after undergoing several revisions and amendments. The bill aims to provide
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The Mississippi Legislature has taken a significant step in extending the automatic repealers on the Mississippi Department of Human Services and its divisions. This move aims to provide qualifications for family protection specialists and clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Division of Youth Services. The legislation, which was signed
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The Mississippi Legislature has introduced a bill that aims to allow licensed pharmacists to dispense a hormonal supplement to prevent preterm deliveries in pregnant women. According to the Daily Action Report, the bill, labeled as House Bill No. 910, was referred to the Medicaid committee in the House of Representatives
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The Mississippi Legislature has recently taken action to enable licensed pharmacists to compound and dispense a hormonal supplement to pregnant women at a higher risk of preterm delivery. This measure aims to provide a convenient and accessible solution for women in need of this medication. The supplement is intended to
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The State of Mississippi has issued a daily action report on a bill that seeks to amend various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972. The bill, sponsored by Representative Sullivan, aims to modify the requirements for motor vehicle dealers and wholesalers. Specifically, it would allow wholesale motor vehicle dealers
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The proposed constitutional amendment would allow Floridians to opt out of the federal health care overhaul plan, but constitutional law experts warn that it would not stand up in court. The proposal, sponsored by Republican Rep. Scott Plakon, would prohibit individuals and employers from being forced to participate in the
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Washington Barack Obama last night forced his bitterly-fought health reform bill through Congress, bringing near-universal coverage to the US and delivering the first major triumph of his presidency. The bill, which will cost an estimated $940 billion over 10 years, amounts to a massive change in US health provision, expanding
