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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, COLLEAGUES MOVE TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES MOVE TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

Measure Required as Current NFIP Program Expires September 30

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday helped introduce legislation to authorize a one-year extension to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2022.

The NFIP Extension Act of 2022 (S.4533) would extend the NFIP through Sept. 30, 2023. 

“I look forward to a time when Congress will agree...

HYDE-SMITH STRESSES NECESSITY OF U.S. OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TO LOWER ENERGY PRICES

HYDE-SMITH STRESSES NECESSITY OF U.S. OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TO LOWER ENERGY PRICES

Hearing Reviews Gasoline Prices, Electricity Transmission Challenges Facing Nation

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VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Advocates for U.S.-Produced Oil and Gas to Lower Energy Prices.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday stressed that oil and gas production must remain an important part of the U.S. energy portfolio in spite of Democrats’ ongoing effort to abandon American fossil fuels.

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PROMOTE TAX CREDIT FOR INVESTMENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PROMOTE TAX CREDIT FOR INVESTMENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Miss. Senators Introduce Legislation to Boost Economic Development in Rural, Minority & Low-Income Communities 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing legislation to promote economic development in rural, minority, and low-income communities.

The Community Development...

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...

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...

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...