President Should Take an Honest Look at Law’s FailuresAfter more than five years of broken promises, the failures of the President’s health-care law are unmistakable. A bill to repeal Obamacare...
Wicker: Checks and Balances Should Apply to Obama’s Climate Promises
Congress Should Provide Advice and Consent on Any Deal Made During Paris Climate TalksA war on coal and the misguided rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline are just two recent examples of the Obama...
Wicker Calls for U.S. Leadership in Wake of ISIL Attacks
More Than Half-Measures Are Needed From Obama AdministrationThe Islamic State’s ruthless murder of innocent civilians is a heartbreaking reminder of the hate that exists toward those of us that love...
Wicker Puts Senate on Record Against Federal Truck Mandate
Lawmakers have sent a powerful signal that they will stand with the American people when it comes to keeping bigger trucks off of our highways and byways. On Nov. 10, I brought a motion to the...
Wicker Reaffirms Commitment to VA Reform
Honoring Brave Americans Extends Beyond Veterans DayLast year’s enactment of the “Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act” was just one step toward reforming the broken VA system....
Wicker: Obama Is Prioritizing CO2 Rules Over Jobs, Economy
Efforts Underway in Courts, Congress to Overturn Administration’s Unlawful Clean Power PlanLegal action has swiftly followed the President’s so-called “Clean Power Plan,” which was recently...
Wicker: Sanctuary Cities Should Not Set Immigration Law
Senate Democrats Block Effort to Remove Federal Funding From These LocalitiesThe term "sanctuary city" is used to describe a municipality that chooses not to cooperate in the enforcement of the...
Wicker Encourages Mississippians to ‘Find Your Park’
National Park Service Launches Campaign to Celebrate 2016 CentennialFall foliage and milder temperatures make this season a wonderful time to spend outdoors with family and friends. We live in a...
Wicker: Military Leaders and Troops Deserve Timely Defense Bill
President’s Veto Threat Undermines Bipartisan Consensus for NDAACongress’s recent enactment of the “National Defense Authorization Act” (NDAA) comes at a critical time for U.S. leadership. Russia...
Wicker: Putting the Continuing Resolution Into Perspective
Funding Measure Came With the Good, Bad, and UglyOn the last day of the fiscal year, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11. Such a measure is...