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TRUMP NOMINATES MARK B. SHEPHERD TO BE U.S. MARSHAL FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI
 
Senators Will Promote Confirmation Process for Retired Pike County Sheriff
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said they will push for the confirmation of Mark B. Shepherd of McComb, who has been nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Mississippi.
 
If confirmed, the retired three-term Pike County...

HYDE-SMITH THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND EFFORT TO ENHANCE U.S.-ISRAEL SECURITY ALLIANCE
 
Miss. Senator Cosponsors United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today threw her support behind legislation to enhance the already strong U.S. commitment to ensuring Israel’s ability to defend itself.
 
The United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 (S.2497) would authorize U.S. foreign military assistance to...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for Senate passage of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a measure setting national security policy and authorizing funding to equip and train the U.S. military.
 
“Provisions in this National Defense Authorization Act establish the policies the President and our military leaders need to rebuild our Armed Forces.  It authorizes increased appropriations to provide...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS MISSISSIPPI IN LINE FOR $7.5 MILLION MORE TO COMBAT OPIOID CRISIS
 
Federal Agency Continues Distribution of Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Programs
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that Mississippi is in line to receive another $7.5 million in federal funding to address opioid abuse prevention and recovery work initiatives.
 
The State Opioid Response Grant program funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

FOR OUR SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, EVERY DAY IS FLAG DAY
 
By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)
 

The U.S. Senate debate on the National Defense Authorization Act this year coincided with the national commemoration of Flag Day and National Flag Week.  Both tributes underscore the significance of our duty to our Armed Forces and the iconic Stars and Stripes banner they carry into every mission.  Our debate highlights the fact that every day is Flag Day for servicemembers and their...