HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of being asked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture:
“It’s an honor to be mentioned as a potential nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, but my plans are to remain in the Senate and continue to deliver for the people of Mississippi. As a former state agriculture commissioner and with my...
UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM
UNDER PRESSURE FROM HYDE-SMITH & GRASSLEY, CMS MOVES TO ADD MORE RURAL HOSPITALS TO KEY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Senators Advocated for Full Use of Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today welcomed a decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to open more slots for rural hospitals to join the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program.
CMS has indicated it will develop a...
HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY
HYDE-SMITH HONORS U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS ON 2024 VETERANS DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on Veterans Day, honoring the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans and encouraging Mississippians to deepen their engagement with them:
“On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor and reflect on the immense sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served our nation. Their courage, strength, and commitment to protecting our freedom...
Immersive virtual reality lessons coming to Mississippi charter schools
Magnolia Tribune
Immersive virtual reality lessons coming to Mississippi charter schools
A Mississippi technology company will work with state charter schools to provide professional development and tailored VR content.
By Jeremy Pittari
Students attending one of the 10 charter schools in...
Endangered whale spotted in western Gulf faces industrial dangers
New Orleans Verite News
Endangered whale spotted in western Gulf faces industrial dangers
By Tristan Baurick
Evidence is mounting that an exceedingly rare whale, unique to the Gulf of Mexico, ranges farther west than previously thought, prompting new worries about the dangers it faces from heavy...
Beginning Farmers Seek a Stronger Safety Net, Better Access to Capital and Crop Insurance
Progressive Farmer
Beginning Farmers Seek a Stronger Safety Net, Better Access to Capital and Crop Insurance
By Chris Clayton
OMAHA (DTN) -- As senators work out their details for a farm bill, young farmers on Tuesday told them about the need for base acres and higher reference prices, as well as...
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Historic U.S. Moon Landing
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC U.S. MOON LANDING
Congressional Record (Senate - July 17, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleagues in commemorating the 50th anniversary of American astronauts becoming the first humans to walk on the Moon.
It was 50...
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...
Honoring Robert McKeithen
HONORING ROBERT McKEITHEN
Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I respect the time-honored practice of this body which encourages new Members to listen and observe before speaking on the floor. There is value in humility--knowing when to talk and when to...