Thad Cochran: “If enacted, cap-and-trade legislation is likely to result in higher costs for fertilizer and other inputs.”

I understand that the Army's unfunded requirements list includes a $3.1 billion increase in end strength beyond the fiscal year 2017 NDAA mandate.

I wish to honor former Senator Pete V. Domenici of New Mexico, who passed away September 13 in Albuquerque. It was a privilege to call Pete a friend and to work with him as a Senate colleague and member of the Appropriations Committee…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I am concerned that the 22 percent funding cut proposed for NIH could negatively affect longstanding research endeavors.