WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement ahead of Memorial Day, which will be observed on Monday, May 26:“On Memorial Day, we honor and pay tribute to...
Cochran, Wicker Announce $1.9 Million for Mississippi Airports
WASHINGTON – Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today announced that the Department of Transportation has released nearly $1.9 million for airports across the state of Mississippi. Funding...
Wicker Welcomes Award-Winning MSU “Challenge X” Vehicle to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today joined Mississippi State University students for a drive around Capitol Hill in the SUV they designed for the Challenge X competition, a...
Wicker Presses for Action to Address High Gas Prices
WASHINGTON – With gas prices in Mississippi nearing $3.80 in parts of the state, Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today reiterated his support for immediate congressional action to increase domestic...
Senate Approves Farm Bill Conference Report
Cochran, Wicker say legislation contains support important to Mississippi farmersWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today announced the Senate approved the Food Conservation...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Shipbuilding Milestone
Coast Guard Accepts First-In-Class National Security CutterWASHINGTON – A significant milestone was reached today when the U.S. Coast Guard signed documents signaling the preliminary acceptance of...
Cochran, Wicker Respond to Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
WASHINGTON - President Bush has issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Mississippi, Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced today. The Counties of Bolivar, Warren,...
Wicker Says Multiple Peril Fight Not Over
WASHINGTON – By a vote of 19 to 73, the U.S. Senate today voted against adopting an amendment offered by Senator Roger Wicker and cosponsored by Sen. Thad Cochran that would have made multiple peril...
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves ’09 Defense Bill with Important Mississippi Projects
Wicker Says Legislation Protects Shipyard Jobs in Pascagoula, Approves Important Military Projects Across the StateWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), member of the Senate Armed...
Wicker Supports Legislation to Strengthen G.I. Benefits
Bill Supports State’s Guard and Reserve Members Who Have Served in Iraq and AfghanistanWASHINGTON – Saying an increase in G.I. benefits is needed, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is an original...