Thad Cochran
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Thad Cochran is a former United States Senator from Mississippi, serving from 1973 until his retirement in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, Cochran was known for his work on appropriations and his focus on issues such as education and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, he played a significant role in securing federal funding for various projects in Mississippi, including infrastructure and education initiatives. Cochran was also involved in discussions surrounding autism awareness and medical education, reflecting his commitment to health-related issues.
May 8, 2003
I am impressed with what we have heard this morning, particularly with respect to food safety issues.
Apr 9, 2003
I look forward to working with her on issues that are of special importance to Mississippi and to our nation.
Apr 3, 2003
Contrary to the suggestion of my friend from Louisiana, the committee is requiring the administration to respond and spend the money as provided in this bill. I am reading: Prior to the obligation of any funds, the Secretary of Homeland…
Mar 27, 2003
It is a pleasure to have Dr. Paige serving as Secretary of Education. He is doing a fine job.
Mar 26, 2003
Can the distinguished chairman of the Budget Committee offer me assurance that budget resolution agreement will leave policy decisions regarding payment limitations to be resolved by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Mar 25, 2003
The resolution already provides $2.1 billion for a variety of local law enforcement grant programs, as well as an additional $500 million at the Department of Homeland Security specifically for grant programs to local law enforcement…
Mar 13, 2003
The retirement of our Senate Chaplain, Lloyd Ogilvie, leaves me with a profound sense of loss. He has been a personal friend to me, as well as a wise counselor and adviser. I know I will miss him greatly. He has served the Senate with…
Mar 12, 2003
I'd like to thank the Undersecretary and Directors for testifying before this committee today.
Mar 12, 2003
This scientific research is so important to a rural, agricultural State like Mississippi.
Mar 12, 2003
Biomass energy is estimated to contribute over 7 percent of Mississippi's total energy consumption--that amount is double the national average.
Mar 5, 2003
Commissioner Keys, it is good to have a westerner who talks with a southern accent and I am glad Sheffield, Alabama, taught you how to say things right.
Mar 5, 2003
Thank you all, gentlemen, for your cooperation with the committee and being here today and presenting the budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Mar 5, 2003
I want to carefully address the budget proposal and consider it very carefully.
Mar 5, 2003
I appreciate the hard work the Corps of Engineers does in the state of Mississippi and around the country in carrying out its responsibilities.
Mar 5, 2003
Corps levees and floodwalls protect millions of homes, farms, and businesses.
Mar 5, 2003
I am disappointed that there are many important areas that seem to me to be inadequately funded if we were to approve this budget request without any changes.
Jan 23, 2003
As the language in section 205 of my amendment that was adopted by the Senate yesterday states, these funds would only be available for surplus removals and would restore funds in the Section 32 account that were used for other purposes…
Jan 23, 2003
Senators should understand this is a project that actually protects the environment in a more aggressive way than it would have without the project being funded. Mr. President, 62,500 acres of farmland will be reforested under this…
Sep 24, 2002
It has been heartwarming to hear the eloquent remarks about the accomplishments and career of our distinguished colleague from South Carolina. He has been my friend and colleague in the Senate for twenty-four years. It has been a high…
Jul 17, 2002
More recently, on July 9, 2001, a letter from the current Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, indicated that based on an analysis by the Food and Drug Administration on the safety issues and analysis by his planning…
May 8, 2002
It is then my understanding that, under the provisions of this bill, the technical assistance necessary to implement the conservation programs will not come at the expense of the good work already going on in the countryside in…
Dec 20, 2001
One of the best and most respected attorneys to have ever served in our State as an assistant U.S. Attorney is retiring. James Tucker has served the U.S. Department of Justice in the Southern District of Mississippi for 30 years. I have an…
Nov 6, 2001
It is my intent that these funds be used by the Department of Labor for the expansion of funding among the network of farmworker housing grantees. It is my understanding that it is the intent of this committee that these funds be used for…
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