High-Speed Internet has the Capability to Transform Our LivesThe livelihoods of many Americans depend on the success of their small businesses. These local shops once relied entirely on walk-up...
Senator Wicker is Honored with Annual Spirit of Enterprise Award for Pro-Business Record
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today was honored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business record during the first...
Cochran, Wicker Announce $191 Million in Awards for Navistar Defense Projects in Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today praised the award of $191 million to Navistar Defense for the delivery of new medium tactical vehicles and enhancements...
Wicker Says Energy Production Can Create American Jobs
Domestic Exploration Would Reduce Deficit While Spurring GrowthWith our nation’s unemployment rate near ten percent, job creation will be a major challenge for Congress this year. In a surprise move...
Wicker Says Jobs Bill Would Have Benefitted Mississippi Farmers
WASHINGTON - A jobs bill that had gained broad bipartisan support should not have been pulled from consideration, particularly since it included $1.5 billion for agriculture disaster relief, U.S....
Wicker: Out-Of-Control Deficit Spending Wrong Way to Create Jobs
A top Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives recently said, “We’ve got to spend our way out of this recession.” Rep. James Clyburn, the Democratic Whip, said that we have two choices...
Wicker Calls for Spending Restraint to Slow Record Debt Growth
Dating back to 1917, Congress has set limits to how much money the U.S. government can borrow. Recently, excessive spending and rising federal deficits have led lawmakers to push the debt ceiling to...
Sen. Wicker Discusses Health Care, the Tanker Bid, and GO Zone Legislation
Senator Wicker’s remarks on Gulf Coast Mornings with Kipp Greggory and Steve DickersonWASHINGTON – Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today gave a Congressional update and discussed issues important to...
Sen. Wicker to Give Keynote and Present Award at Tupelo Furniture Market – TODAY
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker will be the keynote speaker at the Tupelo Furniture Market and then present the National Buyer Appreciation Award on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM CDT. ...
Wicker Says Travel Bill Will Increase Tourism, Grow Economy
Budget Neutral Act Encourages Foreigners to Visit U.S.Every year, thousands of visitors come to Mississippi to take in the many great attractions and outdoor opportunities our state has to...