SID SALTER: As state’s second largest single employer, shipyard’s future still vital to state’s economy
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
SID SALTER: As state’s second largest single employer, shipyard’s future still vital to state’s economy
By Sid Salter
Only Walmart/Sam’s employs more people in Mississippi than does Ingalls Shipyards at about 12,500 employees. But Ingalls and other...
Hyde-Smith presses for more Mississippi made ships, helicopters
News Mississippi
Hyde-Smith presses for more Mississippi made ships, helicopters
By Alex Paton
Last week, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith pressed for National Security Cutter and Light Enforcement Helicopter funding during a hearing to review the FY2020 Homeland Security Budget.
Both the Cutters and...
U.S. Dredgers Applaud President for Jones Act Support
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U.S. Dredgers Applaud President for Jones Act Support
Wednesday, 1 May: Late this afternoon, President Donald Trump met with Congressional leaders from the Senate and House to discuss U.S. Maritime Policy. On the table was the Jones Act. President Trump assured the Congressional...