Democrat Proposal to Limit Free Speech Is Ill-Timed Amid Concerns About the Economy, ISISAfter a month of visiting with Mississippians, I returned to Washington with a clear picture of the concerns...
Wicker Urges Swift Approval of Defense Bill
Blueprint for Military Priorities Is Key to U.S. Preparedness, National SecurityThe world is looking to America for leadership. We must have a comprehensive strategy to confront both the Islamic...
Wicker: U.S. Can Defeat ISIL, But President Must Lead
Half-Measures Are Insufficient to Overthrow Terror GroupAs the situation in Iraq deteriorates, a radical offshoot of al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its influence. Known as the Islamic State of Iraq...
Wicker: RESTORE Act Progress Important to Long-Term Recovery
Legal Fight Over Fines Against BP Has Led to Uncertainty, DelaysIn 2012, Congress offered a new strategy for restoring the Gulf Coast in the wake of the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Enactment of...
Wicker Optimistic About Mississippi’s Future
Statewide Travels Showcase Strong Work Ethic, Community SpiritFor more than four decades, Congress has set aside the month of August for lawmakers to spend time in their home states with their...
Wicker: Border Crisis Reflects Lack of Presidential Leadership
Obama Administration, Senate Democrats Ignore Need for Substantive Immigration ReformLike many Americans, I am deeply troubled by the crisis along our country’s southwest border. Since October of...
Wicker Highlights Importance of Long-Term Transportation Plan
Federal Policy Should Foster Input From Local OfficialsCongress recently took an important step to ensure that America’s roads and bridges continue to receive the maintenance and upgrades they need....
Wicker: Presidential Overreach Represents Constitutional ‘Crisis’
Speaker Boehner Fights to Restore Checks and Balances With Lawsuit Against the PresidentThe U.S. Constitution clearly separates the powers granted to our three branches of government. This includes...
Wicker: Health-Care Premiums on the Rise Despite Obama’s Promises
Preliminary Estimates for Next Year Show Double-Digit Increases in Some StatesLast year, Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) warned that the implementation of President Obama’s health-care law would be a...
Wicker Unveils New Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
'End Trafficking Act' Would Empower Victims, Target PerpetratorsNo state in America is free from the stain of human trafficking – a rampant form of slavery that seems unimaginable in this day and...