As New Session Begins, Senator Says Bipartisan Legislation Needed to Spur Economic GrowthAs the gavel fell last week to begin the 111th Congress, members of the House and Senate were immediately...
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,...
Wicker Statement on Toyota Announcement
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after Toyota announced it would delay production at its plant in Blue Springs:“This is an unfortunate reminder that...
Wicker to Oppose $25 Billion Auto Bailout
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following statement regarding the $25 billion bailout package for U.S. automakers scheduled for Senate consideration this week:“I opposed...
Sens. Wicker, Cochran Announce $200,000 Grant for Monroe Country
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has approved a grant totaling $200,000 for Monroe County. The funds will be used...
Sens. Wicker, Cochran Announce $300,000 for Coahoma County Ethanol Plant
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has approved a $300,000 grant to Coahoma County to complete infrastructure improvements...
Financial Bailout Wrong Way To Protect Middle Class
Last week, I voted against a massive $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill. While Sen. Thad Cochran and I voted against the measure, the bailout bill still passed the Senate by a vote of...
Wicker Opposes Financial Bailout Legislation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after announcing he would not support the financial bailout legislation scheduled for a Senate vote...
Wicker Responds to House Vote on Financial Stabilization Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement in response to the House of Representative’s failed vote on the financial stabilization bill:“The compromise...
Senator Wicker Receives Guardian of Small Business Award
WASHINGTON – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association, yesterday named U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a “Guardian of Small Business”...