Senate passes defense bill, military members to see pay raise
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Senate passes defense bill, military members to see pay raise
By Alex Paton
Earlier this week the Senate passed the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which is a measure that sets the national security policy and authorizes funding to equip and train the U.S...
Rosedale Ports Given Funding for Dredging
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Rosedale Ports Given Funding for Dredging
By Courtney Warren
On Monday, the Corps of Engineers released its FY2018 Work Plan, which outlines additional funding for ongoing Civil Works projects, investing an additional $55.9 million in Mississippi to support infrastructure...
Every day is Flag Day
Delta Democrat Times
Every day is Flag Day
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
Dear Editor,
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...
Vicksburg National Military Park receives much needed funds for erosion repairs
The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg National Military Park receives much needed funds for erosion repairs
By Vicksburg Post Editorial Board
Funding for maintenance improvements will soon be coming to the Vicksburg National Military Park.
As the Vicksburg Post reported in March of this year, U.S. Sen...
Federal farm bill voted out of Senate committee
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Federal farm bill voted out of Senate committee
By Liz Carroll
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal farm bill is only rewritten every five years. The latest version of the 2018 farm bill just passed out of a Senate Committee by a vote of 20-1.
Four amendments offered by Sen. Cindy...