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January 16, 2014

ROLLCALL – US Senator Thad Cochran ‘wielding his seniority as a political tool’ in catfish fight

Cochran Baits Primary Hook With Catfish Fight “Argh! I think he’s holding up the whole bill, I’ve heard,” Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said, before adding that he is not a farm bill conferee. “It’s crazy,” McCain continued. “It’s a pure protectionist measure to preserve the catfish industry in Mississippi and the South, OK? And so,…
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January 16, 2014

MBJ – US Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) issues statement on unemployment benefits standoff

Cochran issues statement on unemployment benefits standoff “The economy posted its weakest job growth in three years and all Senators should have an opportunity to fully debate and vote on ideas that could help put more Americans to work,” Cochran said. “Instead, the majority has created a take-it-or-leave-it legislative process that does a disservice to…