WASHINGTON – As part of an amendment to the FY 2009 budget resolution, the U.S. Senate today passed a provision offered by Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) that will provide tax relief for soldiers...
Wicker Says Tanker Decision a Boon for Gulf Coast Economy
WASHINGTON – Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today said the U.S. Air Force’s decision to award its tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS will lead...
Wicker Questions Top Military Officials About Shipbuilding Plans
WASHINGTON – During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) discussed the Navy’s future budget and shipbuilding plans with two of the Navy’s top officials and...
Boosting Intel Capabilities Key to Protecting America
In a bipartisan vote of 68-29, the U. S. Senate recently approved revisions to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The legislation would strengthen the ability of U.S....
Wicker Discusses Shipbuilding with Navy’s Top Admiral
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with the Navy’s top admiral to discuss the Navy’s shipbuilding priorities. During a...
Wicker Says Surveillance Legislation Vital to Protecting Americans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following statement after the Senate voted 68 to 29 to approve legislation to modernize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act:“The...