Minority News Releases
Hearing Schedule for the Week of March 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 27, 2017.
Continue Reading03.22.17
Cochran Chairs Hearing on Military Readiness, Budget Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today chaired a Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review military readiness – the equipment, training and support needed to achieve set goals – and the budget outlook for the Department of Defense.
Continue Reading03.16.17
Hearing Schedule for the Week of March 20, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 20, 2017.
Continue Reading03.16.17
Cochran Statement on President Trump's FY2018 Budget Outline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement regarding the FY2018 budget outline submitted to Congress by President Trump.
Continue Reading03.15.17
Blunt Chairs Hearing Examining Benefits of STEM Education, Funding Challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, today led a hearing to examine the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for “the economic competitiveness and security of our nation.”
Continue Reading03.09.17
Schedule for the Week of March 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 13, 2017.
Continue Reading03.08.17
Blunt Encourages Commitment to NIH as Congress Confronts Difficult Spending Choices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing on the importance of supporting the National Institutes of Health in order to improve the quality of life for all Americans.
Continue Reading03.08.17
Collins Leads Hearing on Meeting Long-Term Transportation Infrastructure Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan M. Collins (R-Maine), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, today conducted a hearing on options to help meet the long-term transportation infrastructure needs of the nation.
Continue Reading03.07.17
Graham Holds Hearing on Russian Aggression toward Its Neighbors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, on Tuesday conducted a hearing on Russian aggression toward its neighbors.
Continue Reading03.06.17
Cochran Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Continue Reading03.02.17
Hearing Schedule for the Week of March 6, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of March 6, 2017.
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Cochran Statement on Defense Appropriations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today released the following statement on the FY2017 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
Continue Reading02.15.17
Blunt Subcommittee Reviews Mental Health Care Treatments and Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, today chaired a hearing to examine mental health care treatment and services.
Continue Reading02.08.17
Hearing Schedule for the Week of February 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of February 13, 2017.
Continue Reading01.31.17
Senate Appropriators to Meet With King Abdullah II of Jordan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and other committee members are scheduled to meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at 3:50 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, in the U.S. Capitol.
Continue Reading01.24.17
Cochran, Leahy Announce Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Chairmen and Membership Rosters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) today announced subcommittee chairmen, ranking members and membership rosters for the 115th Congress.
Continue Reading01.05.17
Cochran Selected as Senate Appropriations Chair for 115th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today received the approval of his Republican colleagues to serve as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the 115th Congress.
Continue Reading12.09.16
Cochran Supports Senate Passage of Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on Senate passage of the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR.2028), which will fund national security and federal operations through April 28, 2017.
Continue Reading12.09.16
Cochran: Pass Bill to Fund Government Operations, Avoid Midnight Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today urged Senate adoption of legislation to keep the federal government open and fund urgent priorities around the nation.
Continue Reading12.07.16
Cochran Statement on Vice Chairwoman Mikulski Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today delivered the following statement on the Senate floor acknowledging the public service of retiring Vice Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.).
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