Hyde-Smith introduces bill to stop taxpayer funding of abortions

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Hyde-Smith introduces bill to stop taxpayer funding of abortions

By Alex Paton

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith along with four other Republican Senators introduced a bill to stop using taxpayer dollars to fund abortion services.

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Kevin Cramer (R...

Northeast Mississippi airports receiving nearly $800,000 in grants

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Northeast Mississippi airports receiving nearly $800,000 in grants

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Five airports in Northeast Mississippi are among 18 across the state receiving grants totaling $4.81 million.

The grants were announced by the state's U.S. Senators, Roger...

Lawmakers seek to expand student access to food

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Lawmakers seek to expand student access to food

By Steven Gagliano

A bipartisan bill in D.C. could help increase access to food for students during the summer months. 

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2019, which give...

SENATE, HOUSE LAWMAKERS PRESS HHS TO END HIDDEN ABORTION SURCHARGE

SENATE, HOUSE LAWMAKERS PRESS HHS TO END HIDDEN ABORTION SURCHARGE

Sen. Hyde-Smith & Rep. Cloud Lead Letter Seeking Swift Action to Replace Obama-era Rule on Abortion Services

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate and House lawmakers, led by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Michael Cloud (R-Texas), today pressed the U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) to quickly finalize a rule to end a hidden surcharge within many health plans that funds elective abortion services.

Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL WITH MILITARY PAY RAISE, INCREASED NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTMENTS 

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL WITH MILITARY PAY RAISE, INCREASED NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTMENTS 

Authorization Measure Sets Tone for Defense Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for passage of a national defense bill that authorizes funding and policies to ensure American military dominance into the future.

The FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (S.1790), approved 86-8, establishes defense policies for the upcoming...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON EMERGENCY BORDER SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON EMERGENCY BORDER SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE 

Senate Approves Measure to Fund President’s Border Crisis Request

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of emergency supplemental funding sought by President Trump to address the ongoing crisis on the southern border:

“U.S. border security, law enforcement, and health agencies have been overwhelmed by the waves of people trying to enter our...

SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP END TAXPAYER FUNDING OF ABORTIONS

SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP END TAXPAYER FUNDING OF ABORTIONS

(A joint news release originating from the Office of U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn.)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act to halt the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortion services.

“Sixty percent of Americans oppose their tax dollars being used to...

HYDE-SMITH BLOCKS DEMOCRATS’ PARTISAN POLITICAL THEATER ON ELECTION INTEGRITY

HYDE-SMITH BLOCKS DEMOCRATS’ PARTISAN POLITICAL THEATER ON ELECTION INTEGRITY

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith blocks rush to pass partisan legislation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today blocked an effort by Senate Democrats to bypass regular order, shutdown public debate, and force Senate passage of legislation related to information gathered during campaigns.

“Trying to rush this bill through the Senate is a clear indication that this unanimous consent is just...