Senator Adds Foreign Relations and Small Business CommitteesWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he had secured seats on two additional committees, including the influential...
Wicker’s Statement on the 36th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON – On the 36th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., reaffirmed his belief that no one should be denied the right to life. Wicker also thanked the...
Wicker Reacts to President Obama’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement after Barack Obama was sworn in as our nation's 44th president: "I congratulate President Obama on his...
Bipartisan Group of Senators Re-Introduce Legislation to Create Jobs Through Infrastructure Investments
“Build America Bonds” Act Will Get Nation Working to Restore America’s Aging Roads, Rail Lines and BridgesEncouraging much-needed job creation and investment in transportation construction and...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Senate Authorization of Mississippi Heritage Areas
Legislation to Benefit Cultural Heritage Research in Mississippi Included in Public Lands BillWASHINGTON – A provision to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and the Mississippi...
Wicker Opposes Approval of Additional Bailout Funds
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted for a resolution of disapproval on President Bush’s request for an additional $350 billion in financial bailout funds. Wicker opposed...
Wicker Opening Remarks at Secretary of Veterans Affairs Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, today delivered the following opening remarks at the confirmation hearing for Gen. Eric Shinseki,...
Wicker Joins Effort to Prevent Reinstatement of So-Called “Fairness Doctrine”
Senator Cosponsors Legislation to Prohibit Government Control Over RadioIn an effort to prevent the Democratic majority in Congress from silencing talk radio by resurrecting the so-called “Fairness...
Sens. Cochran and Wicker Urge Claiborne County Residents to Attend “Flood Risk Open House”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today urged residents in Claiborne County to attend the upcoming meeting to find out more about floodplain management and potential changes to...
Wicker Sworn In to Begin 111th Congress
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., was sworn in as a member of the 111th Congress today. Wicker, along with other newly-elected senators, received the oath of office from Vice...