Thad Cochran: “Is it not the case that health risk pools have been created by statute in the several States to serve a public function…”

the Senate Committee on Appropriations has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 115th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Vice Chairman Leahy, I ask unanimous…

Robust funding for agricultural research and extension programs is vital to ensuring producers remain competitive domestically and globally.

I appreciate the opportunity to express my deep gratitude for the honor given to me by the people of Mississippi to represent them in Washington. I leave the Senate with confidence that our enduring Constitution guards our country from…

the language in section 148 of the continuing resolution is included exactly as requested by the administration. It is consistent with language that has been adopted many times in past continuing resolutions. The appropriation for missile…