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Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States.  The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.

Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources.  She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.


Bonnet Carre Spillway shut down as river falls below flood stage

Mississippi Business Journal

Bonnet Carre Spillway shut down as river falls below flood stage

By Jack Weatherly

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the weekend completed the shutdown of the Bonnet Carre Spillway north of New Orleans, starting a process that will lead to the return of normal...

Green light for ‘Green Run’ at Stennis

Seacoast Echo

Green light for ‘Green Run’ at Stennis
 
Echo Staff 

ASA officials announced Thursday that Stennis Space Center will play a huge role in America's efforts to return to the Moon and, ultimately, send astronauts to Mars.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

Legislators Reintroduce CO2 Regulatory Certainty Act

US Ag Net

Legislators Reintroduce CO2 Regulatory Certainty Act

North Dakota Ag Connection

Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) Thursday reintroduced their legislation, the CO2 Regulatory Certainty Act, to direct the Department of Treasury to use its...