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Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state.  The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME NASA GREEN RUN TEST ANNOUNCEMENT

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME NASA GREEN RUN TEST ANNOUNCEMENT

Engine Test in Mississippi an Important Step in the Development of the Space Launch System

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), today welcomed an announcement from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jim Bridenstine that the agency will conduct the “Green Run” rocket...

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Warnsley in D.C.

Scott County Times

Warnsley in D.C.

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On July 10 U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith met with Andrew Warnsley, left, of Morton, one of two Mississippi youth delegates to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Children’s Congress. Warnsley, 11, and Mary Blair Johnson, 6, of Natchez were...

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Hospice, Palliative Care Education Bill Introduced in Senate

Hospice News

Hospice, Palliative Care Education Bill Introduced in Senate

By Jim Parker

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) have introduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) in the U.S. Senate. The legislation would provide resources to...

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HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING DURING SENATE COMMEMORATION

HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING DURING SENATE COMMEMORATION

Highlights Stennis Space Center Importance to 1969 Landmark Event, Future of Manned Space Missions

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VIDEO:  Hyde-Smith Marks 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Stennis Space Center.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today took part in a Senate commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission, giving special credit to the role of the John C. Stennis Space...

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SUPPORT CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE SUL OZERDEN AT SENATE HEARING

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SUPPORT CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE SUL OZERDEN AT SENATE HEARING

Gulfport Native is President Trump’s Nominee for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today recommended confirmation of U.S. District...

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Lawmakers seek to expand student access to food

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Lawmakers seek to expand student access to food

By Steven Gagliano

A bipartisan bill in D.C. could help increase access to food for students during the summer months. 

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2019, which give...

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $2.0 MILLION GRANT FOR USM MARINE RESEARCH CENTER

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $2.0 MILLION GRANT FOR USM MARINE RESEARCH CENTER

RESTORE Act Funding to Support Upgrades for Oceans Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), today announced a $2,019,655 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to make improvements to the University of Southern Mississippi Marine Research Center.

The funds are being made available as...

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