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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.
I urge the Senate to support the motion to proceed to the Department of Defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2016. The Committee on Appropriations approved the bill on June 11 by a vote of 27 to 3. The bill provides $489.1 billion…
I intend to support the resolution of disapproval of the comprehensive plan of action negotiated by the Obama administration with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The agreement falls woefully short of the international goal to improve global…
it is an honor to commend LTG Patricia D. Horoho, the 43rd U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commander, U.S. Army Medical Command, upon her retirement following 32 years of service to our Nation and the U.S. Army. She leaves behind a legacy of…
I am coming at this issue from a unique perspective. Both of my parents were schoolteachers. As I was growing up in Mississippi, my father was county superintendent of education of the largest public school system in Mississippi for…
it is my understanding the Senate is still considering remarks with respect to the education legislation that is pending before the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. Amendment No. 2085
the Senate has made clear the authority of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for imported catfish inspections. It has been debated and resolved in two previous farm bills; first, in 2008 and again in 2014. The USDA catfish inspection is…
Are you encouraged by the results of your applications and those who are petitioning the government to choose them?
How do you administer that? How do you choose which urban areas, for example, are more eligible than others for telehealth reimbursement?
That indicated to you, I think, at that time there were opportunities for accomplishing breakthroughs in medical research among economically challenged citizens.
I said I am going to focus on medical research in the Department of Defense.
But in many cases, Mother Nature is just unpredictable, and nobody can predict exactly where the next storm is going to be and how deep the water is going to get.
EPA's regulations and proposed regulations sometimes run counter to our Nation's economic interests
We need to be sure that we provide the ships and equipment our men and women in uniform desperately need, so they can carry out their responsibilities and missions.
I believe we have an opportunity to take some action prior to the start of other important ship programs by maintaining the national security cutter production line by adding a ninth ship.
What can States like Mississippi do to ensure that they are able to access Federal funds across your Department for the advancement of their innovative healthcare models?
We are very grateful for your cooperation, along with that of our distinguished staff member team, which is the best in the Senate.
We appreciate very much your assistance in helping us identify the priorities of NASA and related activities.
I am very pleased to join you and other members of this panel to discuss with the Department of Homeland Security experts here what we should know about cybersecurity.
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 932
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 932. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to…
I urge the Senate to support this amendment. The amendment I am offering along with the Senator from Maryland, the vice chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, Ms. Mikulski, proposes the creation of a biennial budget resolution…
Your request for fiscal year 2016 included almost $7 million in contingency funds for future emergency repairs.
I wish to commend Dr. Marvin Hogan for his remarkable involvement with early childhood education, job training and workforce development in the State of Mississippi for more than 40 years. Currently, Dr. Hogan serves as executive director…
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