Legislative Session 2024: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
from The Extra Mile Podcast Hosted by Mississippi Department of Transportation
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how she got started in politics, THUD Bill funding, her January 6 experience, the link between strong transportation infrastructure and economic growth and development and much more. Show intro/Cindy Hyde-Smith intro – 01:12 Relationship with MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 02:18 How Cindy Hyde-Smith got into politics - 03:07 First impressions on being in office - 04:58 Memorable moments/stories from D.C. – 07:58 Committees/plans - 12:22 Pine Beetle issues - 15:50 Other committee focuses – 17:48 On visiting home of MS – 20:36 Regarding Mike Johnson - 21:57 Big accomplishments/Bills - 23:09 COVID times – 24:38 Nursing shortage – 28:55 Transportation Network importance - 31:22 Favorite place(s) to eat in MS – 33:12 Favorite concert(s) - 35:38 Show Outro – 36:27
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