Thompson: At least $10B in additional farm aid needed

Agri-Pulse

Thompson: At least $10B in additional farm aid needed

By Lydia Johnson

Congress needs to provide at least $10 billion in additional aid to farmers to supplement the $12 billion being provided by the Trump administration through its Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, says House...

Hyde-Smith urges bipartisan effort on Affordable Care Act reforms

Magnolia State News

Hyde-Smith urges bipartisan effort on Affordable Care Act reforms

By Magnolia State News

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has called for renewed bipartisan negotiations to address the rising costs and persistent fraud in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as...

Republican senators express support for Trump’s meatpacking inquiry

Meat+Poultry

Republican senators express support for Trump’s meatpacking inquiry

By Ryan McCarthy

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers have expressed various views on President Donald Trump's call to investigate meat companies over the rising price of beef.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)...

Push is on for more farm aid, even before $12B goes out

Agri-Pulse

Push is on for more farm aid, even before $12B goes out

By Oliver Ward and Lydia Johnson

Republican farm-state senators say row crop growers are likely to need additional aid beyond the Trump administration's newly announced $12 billion "bridge" payment program, and specialty crop...

Senate approves Mississippi nominations to federal bench

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

Senate approves Mississippi nominations to federal bench

By William Moore

WASHINGTON, D.C. - After a delay of nearly two months, two Mississippi Supreme Court justices have been approved to become federal judges.

The U.S. Senate approved Robert P...

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith backs bill in support of law enforcement

WAPT-TV Jackson

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith backs bill in support of law enforcement

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By Desmone Mathews

WASHINGTON — Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has renewed support for legislation to increase penalties for those who attack law enforcement officers, federal judges, or other federal public safety...