Senator Hyde-Smith believes preparedness is imperative to protecting lives and property when severe storms and natural disasters hit Mississippi and other areas of the country. A state-level lawmaker when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state, she recognizes the role of the federal government in helping individuals, communities, and the state rebound after such disasters. Senator Hyde-Smith supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency and efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness.
IN MAIDEN SPEECH, HYDE-SMITH SAYS AMERICANS DESERVE A RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT
IN MAIDEN SPEECH, HYDE-SMITH SAYS AMERICANS DESERVE A RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT
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VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith’s complete maiden speech to the...
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Mississippi Business Journal
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Houma (La.) Courier
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For decades, shrimpers and others in the commercial...
New bill would pay Coast fisherman for losses after Bonnet Carré opening, algae bloom
Sun Herald, Biloxi
New bill would pay Coast fisherman for losses after Bonnet Carré opening, algae bloom
By Justin Mitchell
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