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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Mississippi Newsletter for Friday October 18, 2024 ( 4 items )  

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION IN UPCOMING 'NATIONAL WARRIOR CALL DAY' TO AID U.S. VETERANS & SERVICEMEMBERS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Miss. Senator Cosponsored Bipartisan, Senate-Passed Resolution Aimed at Fostering Connections & Combatting Rising Suicide Rates Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippians to take the next month to prepare for "National Warrior Call Day," November 17, 2024, to actively engage with veterans and active servicemembers in an effort to curb the mental health risks many servicemembe  more

Rep. Ezell Presents Congressional Award Gold Medal to Petal Native
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) presented Colt Bergman with a Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest Congressional honor for America's youth. Bergman completed 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical fitness, and a 5-day, 4-night trip over the span of 24 months to complete the Congressional Award program. "The Congressiona  more

Senator Wicker Announces Nearly $130 Million to Improve Mississippi Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: MISSISSIPPI U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced $127,296,812 to improve freight corridors in Jackson and on the Gulf Coast. The funding stems from the infrastructure bill that Senator Wicker helped negotiate as the then highest-ranking Republican on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The funding will upgrade SR 67 to a Superstreet Corridor on the Gulf Coast. It will al  more

Senator Wicker Statement on the Elimination of Yahya Sinwar
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to reports that the Israel Defense Force eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza: "Iran and its proxies should take note that in a matter of weeks, Israel has decapitated the senior leadership of Hezbollah and Hamas. The world is a safer place because Is  more