DELEGATION ASKS USDA TO PROVIDE MISS. LANDOWNERS SWIFT ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FOREST RESTORATION AID
DELEGATION ASKS USDA TO PROVIDE MISS. LANDOWNERS SWIFT ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FOREST RESTORATION AID
Miss. Lawmakers Pen Letter to Ag. Sec. Vilsack Seeking Use of Available Unobligated Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi Congressional Delegation today encouraged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act swiftly to allow private forest landowners in Mississippi to access unobligated emergency forest restoration funds to overcome widespread damages caused by extreme drought and subsequent...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘FARMER ACT’ TO STRENGTHEN CROP INSURANCE, MAKE COVERAGE MORE AFFORDABLE
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘FARMER ACT’ TO STRENGTHEN CROP INSURANCE, MAKE COVERAGE MORE AFFORDABLE
Intended for New Farm Bill, Legislation Would Enhance Risk Management Tool for Producers
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Cites Mississippi Producers’ Woes in Making Case for Improving Crop Insurance Programs.
VIDEO: Patrick Johnson of Tunica, National Cotton Council Vice Chairman, Advocates for FARMER Act.
PHOTO: Senator Hyde-Smith speaks at news conference. Left to right: Patrick Johnson of the National...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FINAL PASSAGE OF BILL THAT SUPPORT MISS. WORKFORCE, HEALTH & EDUCATION INITIATIVES
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FINAL PASSAGE OF BILL THAT SUPPORT MISS. WORKFORCE, HEALTH & EDUCATION INITIATIVES
Senate Gives Final Approval of Bills with Resources to Improve Services in Miss., Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported final passage of a series of appropriations measures that will, among other things, provide resources to help communities, universities, schools, and organizations in Mississippi improve their workforce development, health, and...
Biden Changes Course On A Major Power Grid Rule After Backlash
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Biden Changes Course On A Major Power Grid Rule After Backlash
Facing bipartisan pushback and a nationwide shortage of electrical transformers, federal regulators tweaked a major new energy-efficiency rule.
By Alexander C. Kaufman
In the years before the United States’ aging network of...
Senators press for AEWR freeze
Agri-Pulse
Senators press for AEWR freeze
By Spencer Chase
Some 16 Republican senators are calling on congressional leaders to move legislation that would freeze the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A workers at 2023 levels.
In a letter to the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and...
Senators line up to support restoring physician reimbursement cut in Medicare
Medical Economics
Senators line up to support restoring physician reimbursement cut in Medicare
Letter to leadership outlines bleak financial picture for doctors, possible decrease in care for patients.
By Richard Payerchin
At least 32 senators are urging their peers to address the 3.37% cut...
TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.
TRIBUTE TO JACK RUTLAND, JR.
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 185
(Senate - November 8, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is an honor to pay tribute
to Mr. Jack Rutland, Jr., of Lincoln County, MS, who for more than 10
years has shown an inspiring dedication to sharing the stories...
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS VICKSBURG DISTRICT
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS VICKSBURG DISTRICT
Congressional Record Vol. 169, No. 130
(Senate - July 27, 2023) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to recognize the
Vicksburg District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers--USACE--for 150
years of exceptional...
National Police Week
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Congressional Record (Senate - May 14, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, in commemoration of National Police Week, families from across the country are gathering in Washington to pay respect to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year.
M...