Sen. Cochran has outpatient surgery to remove a non-melanoma lesion

Cochran’s health raises national speculation again as tax vote nears

A Cochran spokesman on Thursday said the Senate Appropriations chairman had outpatient surgery on Monday to remove a non-melanoma lesion on his nose, and “the procedure was more extensive than expected.”

“But the senator is doing well and available now for votes if needed,” spokesman Chris Gallegos said. “Senator Cochran is in Washington and expects to vote for the tax plan when it comes to the Senate next week.”

Clarion Ledger
12/14/17