Community Obtains Project Funding for Wastewater SystemWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced that Prentiss County’s Jumpertown will receive more than $100,000 in grant...
Wicker: Measure Approved Aimed at Strengthening Public-Private Space Partnership
Proposal Requires FAA to Incorporate Existing NASA Facilities into Future Licensing ActivitiesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced that the Senate has passed his proposal...
Wicker: Senate Passes Long-Term Highway Bill
Chamber Also Approves 3-Month Extension While Measure Awaits House ActionWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted in favor of a six-year highway authorization bill. The...
The Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Time For ReformHospital readmissions are costly and detrimental to both patients and taxpayers. In 2013, almost 18% of Medicare patients were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. Although this...
Wicker: Real Reform Still Lacking as Dodd-Frank Turns Five
Law to Overhaul Financial System Has Led to More Red Tape, Washington OverreachI voted against the Dodd-Frank financial law when it was considered by the Senate in 2010. President Obama and...
Wicker Announces ‘EUREKA Act’ Proposal
Miss. Senator Outlines Innovative Approach to Funding Cure for Alzheimer’sWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,...
Wicker, Cochran Back Biomass Energy
Miss. Senators Urge Agencies to Remove UncertaintiesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., are urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United...
Wicker, Booker Unveil Railroad Reform, Amtrak Reauthorization
Bipartisan Proposal Could See Committee Vote Next WeekWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cory Booker, D-N.J., today introduced a bipartisan measure to improve passenger rail...
Wicker, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Increase FDA Transparency
Senators Encourage Accountability Regarding Productive Use of Patient DataWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., today introduced the “Patient-Focused Impact...
Wicker, Rubio, Ayotte, Gardner, Johnson Introduce Wireless Innovation Act
Legislation encourages efficient use of spectrum to meet the soaring consumer demand for greater wireless capacityWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Subcommittee...