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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

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...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO ENSURE ACCESS TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING

Bipartisan Bill Would Stop Recommendation Limiting Screening for Women in Their 40s

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is taking action to ensure women in their 40s have access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings by cosponsoring legislation to halt a federal recommendation that would limit insurance coverage for this preventative care procedure.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Protecting...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES TRUMP SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN REGIME

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order imposing additional sanctions to punish Iran for recent acts against United States interests:

“President Trump is right to increase pressure on the Iranian regime.  Iran is ruled by leaders who are tyrants and sponsors of terrorist groups that threaten the safety and interest of the United States and our...

MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $4.81 MILLION FOR LOCAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS

Wicker & Hyde-Smith Detail 18 Grants to Support Air Transportation Upgrades Statewide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $4.81 million for improvements to 18 airports in Mississippi.

The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“This large slate of FAA grants will...