GOP attempt to block funding for DC's individual mandate fails in Senate
The Hill
GOP attempt to block funding for DC's individual mandate fails in Senate
By Jordain Carney
A Republican attempt to include a provision in a government funding bill that would block the District of Columbia from using money to implement its own individual health-care mandate failed in...
FB explains seed cotton program; Hyde-Smith urges signups
The Fence Post
FB explains seed cotton program; Hyde-Smith urges signups
The Hagstrom Report
As the Agriculture Department opened a signup period for the cotton seed program, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton explained the new program in a Market Intel post.
Although...
2nd $25M sought for Miss. 19
Neshoba Democrat
2nd $25M sought for Miss. 19
By William B. Carroll
Another type of $25 million federal grant is being sought to complete the four-laning of Mississippi 19 into Philadelphia from the House community.
Last year, a similar grant application was rejected. MDOT announced last...
Senators vote to extend National Flood Insurance Program
WJTV-TV Jackson
Senators vote to extend National Flood Insurance Program
By Liz Carroll
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program Tuesday.
The program was set to expire at midnight. The four-month extension does not...
Lawmakers announce $9.77 million for local airports improvements
Mississippi News Now
Lawmakers announce $9.77 million for local airports improvements
By ShaCamree Gowdy
WASHINGTON, D. C (Mississippi News Now) - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Steven Palazzo announced the award of $9.77 million for improvements to 20 airports...