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...
Wicker Unveils Bill to Fight Alzheimer’s
‘EUREKA Act’ Would Encourage Breakthroughs With Prize CompetitionsSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month and a prime opportunity to draw attention to this devastating disease. It is estimated that...
Wicker Opposes President’s Iran Deal
Parallels With 1938 Munich Agreement Are Cause for ConcernDespite expressing serious misgivings about President Obama's Iran nuclear deal, Senate Democrats have repeatedly blocked a vote opposing...
Wicker: Constitutional Checks and Balances Rein in Obama’s Power Grabs
Administration’s Overreach Challenged in Courts, Committee Hearings, and BudgetChecking the power of the executive branch is one of lawmakers’ constitutional responsibilities. Americans entrusted...
Wicker Thanks Mississippi’s Amateur Radio Operators
Open Lines of Communication Are Essential to Emergency ResponseOne of Hurricane Katrina’s many valuable lessons is the importance of communication during times of crisis. The 2005 storm severely...