Slimmer Holland an Inspiration for Bill -- Measure Allows State Employees to Undergo Lap-Band Surgery

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The slimming physique of House Public Health Committee Chairman Steve Holland has inspired other Mississippi lawmakers to do more than just marvel at his weight loss - they want to share the joy.

They approved legislation last week - which appeared dead in the Senate - to give state employees who are obese the opportunity to undergo the Lap-Band surgical procedure that has helped Holland shed 81 pounds since June 18, 2008.

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Slimmer Holland an Inspiration for Bill -- Measure Allows State Employees to Undergo Lap-Band Surgery

The bill awaiting Gov. Haley Barbour's signature would authorize the public employees' health insurance plan to pay for the surgery for up to 100 obese state government wo...

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