Legislative Session: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
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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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