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Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state.  The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week introduced a Senate resolution designating September as “National Infant Mortality Awareness Month” to raise greater public awareness of the problem and support for efforts to reduce such tragedies.

The resolution, among other things, highlights several programs like the Newborn Supply Kit that are being deployed to reduce the rates of infant mortality...

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REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)

REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)

Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 198
(Senate - December 20, 2022) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay 
tribute to a very special man who was held dear by many Mississippians, 
Mississippi State University head coach...

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TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III

TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III

Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 125
(Senate - July 27, 2022) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to express deep appreciation 
for Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, a friend and 
leader to all of the frontline healthcare workers in...

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TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM

TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 127
(Senate - July 20, 2021) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am so pleased to join my colleague 
in congratulating Mississippi State University's baseball team on its 
recent 2021 NCAA College World...

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TRIBUTE TO SARAH THOMAS

TRIBUTE TO SARAH THOMAS

Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 20
(Senate - February 3, 2021) PDF

  Mr. President, now on a more positive note, I would like to speak on 
a separate and special matter.

  As Americans and people around the world settle in front of their 
televisions this Sunday to...

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REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER

REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 76
(Senate - May 2, 2024) PDF

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to the 
life and service of a Mississippi coaching legend and close personal 
friend, Coach Bob Tyler, who passed away on April 28, 2024.

  Born...

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FAITH MONTH

FAITH MONTH

Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 68
(Senate - April 18, 2024) PDF

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, Americans across the country, 
led by Concerned Women for America, CWA--the Nation's largest public 
policy organization for women--and other faith-based organizations will 
again...

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Roark goes to Capitol Hill

The Columbian-Progress

Roark goes to Capitol Hill

By SUBMITTED TO C-P

Kathryn "Katie" Roark, who is currently a senior at Oak Grove High School was selected as a Miss. Senator at the American Legion Auxiliary Magnolia Girls State that was held at Ole Miss in June. Katie is a member of Zion Ridge...

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OPINION: I saw mental illness up close. We can’t keep ignoring it

Washington Examiner

OPINION: I saw mental illness up close. We can’t keep ignoring it

Commentary by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.

From my nearly three decades in the Air Force, I carry many memories of people and places, and all the lessons that come along with them. Closest to my heart, I hold a...

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