Opinion | Why does Congress quit in August?
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Opinion | Why does Congress quit in August?
Cindy Hyde-Smith, Guest columnist
The congressional tradition of escaping the nation’s capital in August dates back to the time before air conditioning when Senators would race home before the summer heat reached its peak.
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$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park
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$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park
By Alex Paton
The National Park Service will now direct more than $5.9 million to address deferred maintenance needs at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate...
EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
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EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
By Alex Paton
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt joined over 50 farmers and landowners to announce two Gulf of Mexico Program grants totaling $2 million. During his time in the...
Raytheon makes $100 million Mississippi investment
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Raytheon makes $100 million Mississippi investment
By Steven Gagliano
A $100 million investment is coming to Mississippi after an announcement from Raytheon.
Raytheon, an industry-leading defense contractor, is expanding its radar manufacturing capabilities in Forest. The...
Senators Challenge FCC Rural Broadband Map
Broadcasting & Cable
Senators Challenge FCC Rural Broadband Map
By John Eggerton
Senators from both sides of the aisle are expressing concerns about the coverage map the FCC is planning to use to decide where to put more than $4.5 billion in rural broadband subsidies, and they want more time to...