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...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Funding for Mississippi Airports
WASHINGTON – Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced today that the Department of Transportation has released nearly $4 million in funding for airports across the state of...
Wicker Statement on FEMA Denial for Jackson Area Assistance
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied federal disaster assistance to the Jackson area: “I...
Wicker Warns Against Congressional Intervention in Tanker Contract
WASHINGTON – Speaking from the floor of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today warned against congressional action to overturn the recent Air Force decision to award a $40 billion...