Senator Calls for 100 New Nuclear Reactors by 2030Congress is infamous for its slow response to looming crises. While in some cases a delayed response allows for contemplation and ensures...
Wicker Says Offshore Drilling Plan Should Not Be Delayed
In a setback for advocates of increased domestic energy production, the Obama administration recently moved to delay action on increased oil and gas drilling off America’s coasts. The move,...
Domestic Energy Production Will Create Economic Growth
Last week, a study was released regarding the economic and financial benefits of developing our country’s vast oil and gas reserves that have been kept off limits for decades. The study,...
American Energy Freedom Day Moves Us Closer To Energy Indepence
You probably didn’t realize it or may not have heard anything about it, but we celebrated American Energy Freedom Day on October 1. On that day, the congressional ban on oil shale exploration...
Wicker Continues Call for Increased Offshore Energy Exploration
Senator Co-Chairs Hearing to Discuss Producing More Offshore Oil and Gas ReservesWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today continued his call for increasing America’s offshore energy...
Wicker American People Are Waiting For Gas Price Relief
Last week, the Senate and House voted to leave town for the month of August without permitting votes on measures to increase oil production here in America. This amounts to a failure by...
Wicker: The American People are Waiting for Congress to Act on Gas Prices
WASHINGTON – With Congress scheduled to adjourn next week for the month of August, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today continued his call for immediate action on comprehensive energy...
Cochran, Wicker Continue Calling for Increased Domestic Energy Production
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, both R-Miss., today went to the Senate floor to urge their colleagues to pass legislation that increases domestic energy production in response...
Wicker Demands Action On Gas Price Legislation Before August
The Senate is scheduled to spend this week debating energy legislation, but it is uncertain whether votes will be allowed on measures to permit increased production of American energy. With...
Wicker: Senate Shouldn’t Adjourn in August Until Acting on Comprehensive Energy Legislation
Senator Asks Senate Leaders to Keep Senate in Session Until Passing Legislation that Responds to Record-High Gas PricesWASHINGTON – In a letter sent today to Senate leaders, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker,...