HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘RURAL HOSPITAL SUPPORT ACT’
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘RURAL HOSPITAL SUPPORT ACT’
Bipartisan Measure Seeks Permanent Extension of Key Medicare Programs, Improved Criteria
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has cosponsored legislation that would build on her work to ensure more predictable federal resources to help rural hospitals remain open.
The bipartisan Rural Hospital Support Act (S.1110) would permanently extend the existing Medicare-dependent Hospital (MDH) and Low-Volume...
MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY
MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S...
HYDE-SMITH HONORS THE FALLEN IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE
HYDE-SMITH HONORS THE FALLEN IN MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE
Cites Nation’s Responsibility to Families of Fallen Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a Memorial Day message that encourages all Mississippians to take time over the extended weekend to “honor the brave men and women who laid down their lives in service to our great country.”
In her tribute, Hyde-Smith cites the willingness of Mississippians to answer the call of duty to defend the nation...
Commentary: Addressing Rural America’s Veterinarian Shortage
The Daily Yonder
Commentary: Addressing Rural America’s Veterinarian Shortage
Beyond making farm calls for “routine” emergencies, large animal veterinarians are often the first line of defense in keeping a nation’s food supply safe.
By Anna Thompson Hajdik
Every year, our family makes a southern...
State of Mississippi, 3 Gulf Coast counties receive $51.8M in GOMESA funds
SuperTalk Mississippi News
State of Mississippi, 3 Gulf Coast counties receive $51.8M in GOMESA funds
By Alyssa Arbuckle
The state of Mississippi and three Gulf Coast counties have been awarded more than $51.8 million for coastal conservation, restoration, and hazard mitigation activities.
The...
Vilsack: USDA strapped by low staff salaries
Agri-Pulse
Vilsack: USDA strapped by low staff salaries
By Philip Brasher
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that relatively low salaries are making it difficult for USDA to retain employees, including Farm Service Agency field staff.
During his second appearance on Capitol Hill in...