As many of you know, the Financial-bailout package failed in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of 228-to-205. Due in part to the negative vote, the stock market was down significantly yesterday, and Dow suffered a record fall of 777 points. Now, it remains unclear when the House and Senate will return to consideration of a “Stabilization Bill.” It is likely that something will be brought forward on Thursday. However, it is not clear what will actually be included in the bill.
The lack of action by the House of Representatives yesterday leaves us uncertain about what proposals may be presented in the coming days. Without knowing the specifics of the legislation that may be considered later this week, it is impossible to say how Senator Cochran would vote on such a plan.
Senator Cochran is carefully monitoring our current economic situation. He believes that if signals continue to show that stability in our economy is not immediately achievable, Mississippians’ retirement plans, mortgages, and ability to pay for college could be in jeopardy.
Please know that Senator Cochran will continue to consider options that will be in the best interest of the American taxpayer.
The last day to register to vote for this year’s election is THIS Saturday, October 4th! Please spread the word and encourage all of your friends and family members to register. For more information on how to register, visit Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s Web site OR just click here.
Prior to the much-awaited presidential debate, the University of Mississippi hosted a “Rock the Debate” festival from noon till 8 p.m. on Friday.Students, Oxford residents, and visitors from around the region poured into Ole Miss’s campus to be a part of the free festival which combined music, food, games, and political excitement.
The Thad for Senate tent was set up in “Issues Alley,” a place in the grove where young voters could stop by and gather information on different campaign issues.View pictures below of the Rock the Debate festival.
Cochran supporters stop by the Thad for Senate tent in the grove.
Josh Crump and Casey Stafford hold up their Thad signs during an MSNBC broadcast in the grove.
Tom Brokaw, an NBC News Special Correspondent, is interviewed on the MSNBC broadcast in the grove.
The Thad for Senate campaign is going to have a tent setup at the University of Mississippi’s Rock the Debate event this Friday. Please come bye, visit, and enjoy the live music in the grove! We will be handing out T-Shirts, bottled water, fans, bumper stickers, and yard signs. Our tent will be located in the grove across from Faser hall from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The United States Senate unanimously passed the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act this Wednesday. The bill would provide millions of dollars to develop a cold cases unit within the Justice Department to investigate unpunished civil rights crimes that happened before 1970. The money would also help local law enforcement officials conduct these examinations of killings that happened in the civil rights era.
Senator Thad Cochran was a co-sponsor of this bill in 2005 when it originated. He has praised its passage and hopes that President Bush will sign the legislation into law. The President is expected to sign it.
“Justice has been delayed, but it should not be denied,” Cochran said. “We are nearing a time, half a century after many of these crimes were committed, when witnesses who are able to provide testimony will no longer be available.”
To find out more about the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act, click here to read an article in the Clarion-Ledger.
Sen. Cochran’s North Mississippi field representative Billy McBeath spoke at the Alcorn County Republican Fish Fry on Monday night. Approximately 100 Alcorn County residents attended the fish fry.
Other Speakers and representatives at the event included First District Congressional candidate Mayor Gregg Davis, Margaret Wicker McPhillips representing Senator Roger Wicker’s campaign, two candidates running for election commissioner, and a local representative for Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign.
Field Rep. Billy McBeath said, “Republicans are really starting to get fired up in the first district. Local Republican meetings are gaining more attention as people tune into national and state-wide races. If there is one McCain/Palin sign left in North Mississippi by mid-October, I will be surprised.”
Several Republican supporters came out for the Rankin County GOP Rally held tonight at the Jackson Marriott. Keynote speakers included Senator Roger Wicker, Congressman Chip Pickering, Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant, 3rd Congressional District Candidate for Congress Gregg Harper, and Mississippi GOP Chairman Brad White.
Several campaign tables were set up, along with a Thad for Senate table, in order to encourage event attendees to spread enthusiasm and get out the vote for the upcoming election on November 4th. View pictures below from the event.
View the video footage below from the grand opening ceremony of the new B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center where Senator Cochran read a letter from President George W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton.
Last Saturday, Senator Cochran attended the Grand Opening ceremony of the new B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center. The event began at 10:00 a.m. in Indianola, MS. Senator Cochran spoke at the event along with several others including Lt. Governor Phil Bryant, U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson, Board of Directors President Bill McPherson, Board of Director member Carver Randle, and Museum Executive Director Connie Gibbons. The Senator was asked to read a letter written by President George W. Bush and another letter written by former President Bill Clinton.
The museum was built in order to honor the life of B.B. King, and its mission was to “power, unite, and heal through music education.”The event was held outside of the new museum, and many Delta residents attended to show their support and to witness the ribbon-cutting.It was an event that honored B.B. King, but also an event to celebrate the culture of the Delta.The grand opening truly displayed the Delta’s inspiration, passion, and commitment to music. Click here to view more pictures of the event.
Senator Cochran helps cut the ribbon which indicates the official grand opening of the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center.
