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Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong.  The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care.  She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically.  The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.

Hyde-Smith, AG secretary discuss USDA aid options for tornado victims

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Hyde-Smith, AG secretary discuss USDA aid options for tornado victims

By Daily Leader Staff

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, spoke Wednesday with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources available to Mississippians affected by the deadly tornadoes that tore across Mississippi on Friday.

Hyde-Smith used a Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the FY2024 USDA budget request to...

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Shelters among supervisors' items regarding storms

Monroe Journal

Shelters among supervisors' items regarding storms

By Ray Van Dusen

ABERDEEN – During its April 6 meeting, the board of supervisors discussed where Monroe County applicants stand in a 2022 pilot program for individual storm shelters. The county was one of eight approved for the...

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Small and Large in Farm Bill Hearing

Progressive Farmer

Small and Large in Farm Bill Hearing

Farm Size Is No Small Argument in Farm Bill Debate

By  Chris Clayton, DTN Ag Policy Editor

OMAHA (DTN) -- Arguments over helping small, mid-size and large farmers were a constant theme Thursday as U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack...

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Alabama farmers leave lasting impact on Capitol Hill

Scottsboro (Ala.) Clarion

Alabama farmers leave lasting impact on Capitol Hill

Clarion Top News

Agricultural advocacy took center stage on Capitol Hill during the Washington Legislative Conference (WLC) March 7-10, as passion and patriotism sent 140 Alabama Farmers Federation members to...

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Opinion: Lock the Clock, Time to End the Madness

Townhall

Opinion: Lock the Clock, Time to End the Madness

By Jeff Crouere
    
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com.

The aggravating practice of changing our clocks every few months started during World War I, over one...

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Permanent daylight saving time bill gets renewed push in Congress

NBC News 

Permanent daylight saving time bill gets renewed push in Congress

The Sunshine Protection Act stalled in the House after it passed the Senate last year by unanimous consent.

By Christina Zhao

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has reintroduced legislation to make daylight saving time permanent...

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SCI Concludes 2023 Annual Convention in Music City

The Outdoor Wire

SCI Concludes 2023 Annual Convention in Music City

The Outdoor Wire

Last week, Safari Club International hosted its 2023 annual convention, celebrating 51 years of protecting the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. Whether it was the number of attendees...

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