Thad Cochran
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- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Cochran, William Thad
- Laurel Leader-Call: "Cochran’s desire to stay in Senate..." (November 23, 2007)
- SunHerald.com: Cochran recounts McCain dustup with the Sandinistas (July 1, 2008)
- The Meridian Star: "Cochran plans to run in ‘08" (August 18, 2007)
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Thad Cochran Recent News
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- Sun Herald: "Who's next? Several are potential candidates..." (November 26, 2007)
- Clarion Ledger: "Cochran decides to run for sixth term" (November15, 2007)
- Boston Globe: "GOP Sen. Cochran to seek re-election" (November 14, 2007)
- Dallas Morning News: "Democrats, Bush both skittish..." (April 5, 2007)
Thad Cochran Background and Profiles
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Cochran, William Thad
- WashingtonPost.com: Members of Congress: Thad Cochran
- Time Magazine: "Thad Cochran: The Quiet Persuader" (2006)
Political Background
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- GovTrack: Thad Cochran Bill Sponsorship
U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
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- Subcommittee on Homeland Security: Ranking member: Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Agriculture...: Republicans: Sen. Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Defense: Republicans: Sen. Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Energy & Water Development: Sen. Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Interior...: Republicans: Sen. Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services & Education: Thad Cochran
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Committee Site: Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Nutrition and Food Assistance...: Sen. Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Production and Price Competitiveness...: Thad Cochran
- Subcommittee on Rural Revitalization, Conservation...: Sen. Thad Cochran
U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Committee Site: Republicans: Thad Cochran
Press Releases
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- "Cochran Moves To Establish Mississippi Hills...Heritage Area" (November 1, 2007)
- "Conferees Approve FY 2008 Funding For Labor, Health..." (November 1, 2007)
- "Cochran Applauds Confirmation Of Judge Leslie Southwick" (October 24, 2007)
- "Southwick Confirmed By U.S. Senate" (October 24, 2007)
- "...Facility To Produce 1000 New Mine Resistant Vehicles" (October 19, 2007)
- "Cochran, Lott Announce $1.14 Million For Waveland Utilities" (October 15, 2007)
- "Senate Confirms Nomination Of Judge Sharion Aycock" (October 4, 2007)
Thad Cochran Blogs and Commentaries
- The Hill's Congress Blog: Drug Coverage Act Will Benefit Surgery Patients...
- Clarion Ledger Blog: Split precincts
- Springbored's Springboard: ...Implications For Northrop Grumman
- PearlMississippiCPA: My Take on the Nov. 6th Election Results
Thad Cochran Photos
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Thad Cochran Videos
- Official Site: "...Cochran Speaks in Favor of Judge Southwick" (October 24, 2007)
- Official Site: "Senator Thad Cochran Southwick Floor Speech" (July 19, 2007)
- Official Site: "...Cochran Floor Statement on Iraq Supplemental" (May 16, 2007)
- Official Site: "...Passing of the Emergency Supplemental Bill..." (April 19, 2007)
- YouTube: Democrats' Double Standard (Time: 57)
- YouTube: The Senators 2/4 (Time: 1:48)
- YouTube and Google Video Search: Thad Cochran
Thad Cochran Criticism and Controversy
- Citizens Against Government Waste: Miss. Sens...are Porkers of the Month
- Christian Science Monitor: "Flap over pet projects roils GOP" (April 19, 2006)
- Government Executive: "New Faces, Same Outcome?"
- Boston University: "Controversy over Bill Aimed at Helping Veterans"
Thad Cochran Timeline
- 1937, December 7: Born
- 1959: Received a B.A. from University of Mississippi
- 1959-1961: Member of the United States Navy
- 1964: Married Rose Clayton
- 1965: Graduated the University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1968: Headed Richard Nixon's Mississippi campaign
- 1972: Finished Charles Griffin's term in the U.S. House of Representatives
- 1974: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
- 1976: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
- 1978: Assumed U.S. Senate office
- 1984: Re-elected to the U.S. Senate office
- 1990: Re-elected to the U.S. Senate office
- 1996: Re-elected to the U.S. Senate office
- 2002: Re-elected to the U.S. Senate office
- 2003-2005: Chaired the Senate Agriculture Committee
- 2005: Chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee; voted against the McCain Detainee Amendment
- 2006: One of Time's "America's 10 Best Senators"; voted for Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
- 2007: Voted against the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007