Family raising awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease Sep 12, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Joe Lee Rankin Ledger Correspondent September 12, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PERRY/Katrina recovery Sep 3, 2009
But as an example of the delegation's cooperation, it was essentially combined with Wicker's community development block grants legislation within Senate provisions by Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and Lott to become a reality. And it took Barbour's heavy lifting with leadership to move it through the process. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Almost 100 Past and Present Colleagues to Attend Funeral Aug 29, 2009
Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), Thad Cochran (R-Miss. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga. (Roll Call)
Mississippi remembers political 'giant' Aug 27, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss, said. In 1992, Cochran co-sponsored legislation with Kennedy, creating the PBS Ready to Learn Service, aimed at bolstering early-childhood reading. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Roadmap to Health Farmers' market Aug 26, 2009
The Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project Farmers' Market is now open in the old New Deal supermarket location on Livingston Road, adjacent to the Jackson Medical Mall Thad Cochran Center. The hours are from 12-6 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former Staffers, Lobbyists Likely to Testify in Ring Case Aug 14, 2009
Thad Cochran (R-Miss. who pleaded guilty in March to honest services wire fraud. (Roll Call)
Gov't can run a health plan well Aug 8, 2009
Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker enjoy as well as U.S. Reps. Gene Taylor, Bennie Thompson, Gregg Harper and Travis Childers. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Senate approves funds for new Guard readiness center Aug 8, 2009
Thad Cochran was instrumental in getting the readiness center placed on the appropriations bill when he learned the FYDP would not be released for 2009. "Sen. Cochran knows how hard we've been working on this and was very sympathetic so he has worked tirelessly to get this done," Nichols said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Ex-top NASA official guilty of ethics violations Aug 7, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss. pushed through Congress for earth science research. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Man on trial for steering money to Miss. Aug 4, 2009
Thad Cochran had pressured Griffin during his confirmation to uphold O'Keefe's commitment, and Griffin told Stadd and other senior NASA officials to "get it done." Griffin is expected to testify in the case. Dickens said Stadd was trying to walk the line between carrying out Griffin's orders and complying with ethics rules when he said the money should go to Mississippi, without ever specifying it should go to Mississippi State University. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cornyn to vote against Sotomayor Jul 27, 2009
Thad Cochran of Mississippi and Bob Bennett of Utah, like Hatch, say they'll oppose her this time around. Sen. (Odessa American, TX)
Katrina victims a challenge in census count Jul 25, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss. said he doesnt think theres much concern about a census undercount in Mississippi, but would monitor developments. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Texas Republican Cornyn says he will vote against Sotomayor Jul 25, 2009
Republican Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine and Richard Lugar of Indiana are among those who have said they ll back Sotomayor, while Senators Thad Cochran of Mississippi and Bob Bennett of Utah, like Hatch, say they ll oppose her this time around. Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, who also voted to confirm Sotomayor previously, has not said what he will do this time. (Boston Globe)
Miss. Sen. Cochran opposes Sotomayor Jul 23, 2009
Thad Cochran said today he will vote against confirming Sonia Sotomayor to a seat on the Supreme Court over concerns she might not apply the law "in an even-handed manner." ... Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) have said they will oppose her nomination. (The Clarion-Ledger)
GOP Sen. Graham says he will vote for Sotomayor Jul 23, 2009
The others were Thad Cochran of Mississippi and Bob Bennett of Utah _ both of whom plan to oppose Sotomayor this time around _ and Judd Gregg of New Hampshire and Orrin Hatch of Utah, neither of whom has said how they will vote. Graham is generally conservative but has been known to flash a maverick streak similar to his mentor, Sen. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Miss. shows Katrina recovery at govs' convention Jul 20, 2009
Thad Cochran, who chaired the Appropriations Committee when Republicans were still in the majority, Barbour used his connections to help his state get $5. 4 billion in federal recovery aid. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sotomayor wins GOP backers after hearings Jul 18, 2009
The others were Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Susan Collins of Maine, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire and Orrin Hatch of Utah. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Sotomayor Still Standing After Testimony Jul 17, 2009
Among them are Robert Bennett of Utah, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Susan Collins of Maine, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Orrin Hatch of Utah, Richard Lugar of Indiana and Olympia Snowe of Maine. On her last day of questioning, senators addressed Sotomayor as though they were giving their takeaway messages to a future justice. (CBS News)
JSU to hold mental health expo Jul 11, 2009
The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Stage of the Jackson Medical Mall Thad Cochran Center. SMHART is teaming with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Mississippi Chapter and others to co-sponsor the event, which is designed to raise awareness about mental illness. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miss. receives $3.3M for flu response Jul 11, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss. announced the funding Friday in a news release. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Balducci: Snubbed judge angered Jul 9, 2009
Thad Cochran had the last call on a judicial nomination and Scruggs' brother-in-law, U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, would make the next. (The Clarion-Ledger)
US Rice Producers Association Applauds Funding for September Rice Stocks Report Jul 9, 2009
Mississippi rice farmer and USRPA Chairman Gary Fioranelli said, "The addition of a September 1 rice stocks reporting date for rice farmers is great news. Rice farmers in Mississippi and across the rice belt owe a debt of thanks to Senator Thad Cochran for championing this effort.". The bill increases the annual appropriation for NASS by more than $10 million, from $151. (PR Newswire)
Panel OKs Guard center funds Jul 9, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss. The measure includes $14. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Nigeria: U.S. Apology for Slavery, Victory for Anti-Racism Jun 26, 2009
Former President Bill Clinton, while in office, had expressed regret for the act while George W. Bush described it as "one of the greatest crimes of history. But they stopped short of a proper apology. Some states in the country had also adopted resolutions expressing regret for slavery, but no formal bill at the national level was officially passed. The resolution also fell on June 19, being the celebration of the freedom of African-Americans at the end of the Civil War in 1865. Plans are in... (allAfrica.com)
Girls State hits USM Jun 25, 2009
"We did a lot of walking, too, to the auditorium, bookstore, Thad Cochran Center and Starbuck's.". Although Gammage said she knew a fair amount about the inter-workings of the government before, she now understands the complexity of running such a large-scale bureaucracy. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Funds going to districts of key lawmakers Jun 22, 2009
Thad Cochran of Mississippi attends a hearing on the Defense Department budget on June 9 ... Thad Cochran of Mississippi, the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said neither he nor his staff contacted the corps about stimulus spending. (USA Today -- News)
Senate salvages 'cash for clunkers' program Jun 19, 2009
Four Republicans - Kit Bond of Missouri, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Susan Collins of Maine and George Voinovich of Ohio - voted with two independents and 54 Democrats, while Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska was opposed along with 35 Republicans. Sen. (Concord Monitor)
MINOR/A Cochran-Obama marriage? Jun 18, 2009
Thad Cochran in a recent column sounded gung-ho for medical care reform. President Obama is gung-ho for medical care reform. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Miss. awarded $13M in Katrina grants Jun 17, 2009
Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker say the cities of Pass Christian, Long Beach and DIberville, along with the Bay St. Louis School District has received the funds released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Pass Christian has received over $6. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Air Force Leader Visits American Pilot Memorial in France Jun 16, 2009
The members of the congressional delegation were Senators Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota, Tom Harkin of Iowa, James M. Inhofe of Oklahoma and Richard Shelby of Alabama. The wreath laying ceremony, hosted by Aerospace Industries Association, pays homage to the American ace pilots known as the "Lafayette Escadrille." They were American volunteers who flew and under the French flag during World War I.. (DOD DefenseLINK)
House GOP opposing new line of credit for IMF Jun 3, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss. and homestate GOP colleague Roger Wicker to restore barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and restore ecosystems such as salt marshes to protect the coast. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tentative deal struck in Congress for funding war Jun 2, 2009
Thad Cochran emerged as a big winner since the measure will include up to $489 million sought by him and homestate GOP colleague Roger Wicker to restore barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and restore ecosystems such as salt marshes to protect the coast. The funding for that and other pet projects came despite an admonition by Obama to keep the measure free of such parochial items commonly called "earmarks.". (AZCentral -- News)
Sotomayor a racist? Oh, the stupidity! May 28, 2009
But as far as handicapping her confirmation chances, Congressional Quarterly points out that eight Republicans still in the Senate supported Sotomayor for the appeals court: Orrin Hatch and Robert Bennett of Utah, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Richard Lugar of Indiana, and Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, a Republican at the time, also voted for her. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Festival at medical mall postponed May 23, 2009
An Out of School Summer Festival originally set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Jackson Medical Mall Thad Cochran Center has been postponed until June 6 because of possible bad weather. The Perico Institute of Youth Development and Entrepreneurship, a mall tenant, will host the free event in support of its Learn and Save Program. (The Clarion-Ledger)
AP: House Votes $97 Billion War Funds, Despite Doubts May 16, 2009
3 billion more than the president requested, much of which was absorbed by $489 million sought by Mississippi Republicans Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker to restore barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and restore ecosystems such as salt marshes to protect the coast. Despite the panel's unanimous endorsement, several Republicans said they plan to try to amend the bill to strip out $50 million included in the measure to close Guantanamo. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Senate panel backs Mabus May 15, 2009
Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran, both Republicans, introduced Mabus when he appeared before the Armed Services Committee last month for his confirmation hearing. Wicker is a member of the committee. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Senate Gitmo Debate Pushed to Next Week May 15, 2009
Shelby indicated that Inouye and ranking member Thad Cochran (R-Miss. had asked him to postpone the fight. (Roll Call)
Fed funding fuels airport improvements May 12, 2009
Thad Cochran and Sen. Roger Wicker, total approximately $1. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Whaling education spared budget harpoon May 8, 2009
Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii and Thad Cochran, R-Miss. A few other programs don't fare as well in Obama's budget for the Education Department, which is sprinkled with cuts. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Squeezing Out the Faithful to Make Way for ACORN May 2, 2009
and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and 30 others, including Republicans Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker of Mississippi, Judd Gregg (N.H.), John McCain (Ariz. and Olympia Snowe (Me. (Townhall.com)
Dumping on Erie May 1, 2009
First, Senator Thad Cochran, a Mississippi Republican, apparently belittled Erie, Pa. in his remarks to Specter. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Specter joining Dems; shifts Senate Apr 29, 2009
By Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images. talking with reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Feb. 13, announced he is switching to the Democratic Party. (USA Today -- News)
Miss. U.S. Sen. Cochran backs Mabus Apr 29, 2009
Republican Thad Cochran is urging his U.S. Senate colleagues to confirm former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus as secretary of the Navy. Cochran, of Mississippi, spoke Tuesday to the Senate Armed Services Committee as it began Mabus' confirmation hearing in Washington. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Specter of a shrinking GOP Apr 29, 2009
Site Presented By Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009. Arlen Specter's defection likely means a filibuster-proof Democratic Senate majority. (Salon)
Senator Specter bolts GOP Apr 29, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Business leaders address change Apr 17, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss. meanwhile, is pushing legislation that would provide states $250 million in grants annually to teach financial literacy in schools to help students, he said, "navigate the (rough) waters of an economic downturn.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Pig Book' Oinks At Congress' Big Spenders Apr 15, 2009
Pig Book' Oinks At Congress' Big Spenders - Money News Story - KPRC Houston. KPRC News Live Online. (Click2Houston, TX)
Group: Nearly $20B In Pork In Fiscal '09 Apr 15, 2009
Top spenders overall are Democrat Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii in the House with $256 million in earmarks and Republican Thad Cochran of Mississippi in the Senate with $653 million. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who promised major earmark reform, wasn't available for an interview. (CBS News)
- Voice: Two parties are to blame 0 Apr 12, 2009
Richard Shelby, Kit Bond and Thad Cochran rail on against the wasteful pork barrel spending of Dianne Feinstein, Tom Harkin and Robert Byrd, however, the first three found a way to send 276,000,000 of that money to their districts while the last three sent 270,000,000. What s a few million here and there when incompetent executives get bonuses just as big for creating one of the worst financial collapses in history. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Heritage designation coming Delta’s way Apr 2, 2009
Since the Senate, behind the strong support of senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, passed the legislation in early January, Gresham said, the designation will become official upon the anticipated signature of the president. Gresham said Thompson worked closely with both senators and Rep. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
MSU's first lady, mom ... Mar 28, 2009
Thad Cochran and then an under-secretary of agriculture. Over the past two decades in Washington, she's built quite a contact list. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Taylor pushing wind-policy bill Mar 23, 2009
Thad Cochran co-sponsored an amendment that would have added wind coverage to the flood-insurance program. Sen. (The Clarion-Ledger)
EDITORIAL:Ballot integrity Mar 21, 2009
Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker and 1st District Rep. Travis Childers - are on record in opposition to card check. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Parks, road project help tops county wish list Mar 20, 2009
Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran, as well Reps. Gregg Harper and Travis Childers about federal funding for the six projects, which range from the development of Linbrook Business Park to the construction of baseball fields. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Forest Airport improvements still planned Mar 19, 2009
Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran. Forest is expected to receive some of the funding. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Officials talk emergency mgmt. needs Mar 18, 2009
Thad Cochran has been very helpful and interested in the needs of statewide emergency management lately. "Sometimes it's like pulling eye teeth to get people to listen to us, but they were all very attentive and very receptive," he said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Writer comments on stimulus plan and more Mar 13, 2009
northpole wrote on Mar 12, 2009 4:59 PM:" The best part of the stimulus bill is the earmarks. Here's the top ten senators and the projects they placed in the bill: 1. Thad Cochran, R-Miss.: $474 million2. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.: $391 million3. Mary Landrieu, D-La.: $332 million4. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa: $292 million5. David Vitter, R-La.: $249 million6. Christopher Bond, R-Mo.: $248 million7. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.: $235 million8. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii: $225 million9. Richard Shelby, R-Ala.:... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pork or bacon? Where federal budget money is going in Oregon Mar 13, 2009
Ellis said Mississippi's senior senator is the ranking, minority party member of the appropriations committee, Thad Cochran. "Unless you think Mississippi has a hell of a lot better projects than Oregon, you come to the conclusion the country would be better served with a more merit based approach," said Ellis. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Omnibus Passes with Republican Earmarxists’ Help Mar 12, 2009
Thad Cochran (R-Miss. had 65 earmarks worth $76 million. (Human Events Online)
Spending bill funds millions in Miss. projects Mar 12, 2009
Thad Cochran, R-Miss. the ranking Republican on the Senate appropriations committee. (The Clarion-Ledger)
LSC Receives $40 Million Increase for FY 2009 Mar 12, 2009
"We greatly appreciate the hard work of the Senate, and thank Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama, members of Congress and their staffs, for making this funding increase possible," Helaine Barnett said. The fiscal 2009 appropriation includes funding for technology grants that expand access to legal information, for a loan repayment program that helps new lawyers... (PR Newswire)
Senate passes Vitter measure canceling this year's pay raise Mar 12, 2009
Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Dick Lugar of Indiana, Mel Martinez of Florida and Roger Wicker of Mississippi. Herb Kohl, D-Wis. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Obama decries earmarks, signs bill with them Mar 12, 2009
Fourth was Mississippi, represented by top Republican Appropriations member Thad Cochran, with $324 million in earmarks, or $110. 59 per capita. (AZCentral -- News)
EDITORIAL:Omnibus passage Mar 12, 2009
Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, both Republicans, voted with the 62-35 majority to end debate. Wicker's and Cochran's legislative skills include widely successful earmarking (specific appropriations for Mississippi projects) for programs, agencies and institutions in Mississippi. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
The liberal dream has gone sour Mar 12, 2009
"Agreed. Sort of. Also, a conservative here please comment on the large number of earmarks in the omnibus spending bill by Republicans who voted against it for the sole stated reason that it contained too many earmarks. Cause lo and behold! Republicans own 3 of the priciest 5 earmarks. Vitter, McConnell, Graham, Kyl all voted against the bill because of earmarks but each has substantive dollars earmarked for his state. Thad Cochran, Roger Wicker, and aforementioned David Vitter lay claim to 3 of... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
