Breaking: Mississippi Republican Sen. Thad Cochran announces retirement

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Longtime Republican Sen. Thad Cochran announced Monday that he will resign effective April 1. The Mississippi senator has been battling health problems. Cochran, 80, was first elected to the Senate in 1978. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108