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Thad Cochran (R-Miss.)

U.S. Senator (since January 1979)

(Congress Bio Directory)

At a Glance

Career History: U.S. Representative (1972 to 1978);Attorney (1965 to 1972); Naval Officer (1959 to 1961)
Birthday: December 7, 1937
Hometown: Pontotoc, Mississippi
Alma Mater: University of Mississippi, B.A., 1959; J.D. 1965
Spouse: Rose Clayton Cochran
Religion: Baptist

Committees: Appropriations Committee (ranking member and former chairman); Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee (former chairman); Rules Committee
DC Office: 113 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510-2402, 202-224-5054
State Offices: 188 East Capitol Street, Suite 614Jackson, Miss. 39201601-965-4459; U.S. Federal Courthouse, 911 East Jackson Avenue,Suite 249Oxford, Miss. 38655662-236-1018; 2012 15th Street, Suite 451; Gulfport, Miss. 39501, 228-867-9710
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