Senator Hyde-Smith supports common-sense, patient-centered health care reforms to help Mississippi families afford health insurance coverage without expanding the government’s role in providing health care.  As she has throughout her public career, the Senator has maintained a sharp focus on improving rural health care.

Senator Hyde-Smith appreciates the role of the state’s universities to support federal research on better prevention and treatment efforts on chronic diseases, like diabetes, that affect Mississippians disproportionally.


Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote for defense spending bill

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote for defense spending bill

By Steven Gagliano

Mississippi’s U.S. Senators have voted in favor of the latest appropriations bills in Washington.

Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have voted in favor of the two bills that will fund the U.S. Departments of...

Sen. Hyde-Smith announces $11.9 million grant for water infrastructure

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Sen. Hyde-Smith announces $11.9 million grant for water infrastructure

By WDAM Staff

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Thursday that Mississippi will be receiving an $11.9 million grant for public water system improvements.

The Environmental Protection Agency approved...

GOP attempt to block funding for DC's individual mandate fails in Senate

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GOP attempt to block funding for DC's individual mandate fails in Senate
 
By Jordain Carney
 
A Republican attempt to include a provision in a government funding bill that would block the District of Columbia from using money to implement its own individual health-care mandate failed in...