Economic Report for First Quarter of 2014 Was the Worst in Five YearsHigh hopes that the economy would see a major rebound this year were dashed with the latest data from the Commerce...
Wicker: Job Training Key to Getting Americans Back to Work
Congress Renews Effort to Build Skilled U.S. WorkforceWith the long-overdue reauthorization of the “Workforce Investment Act,” the Senate has sent a strong message to American workers about the...
Wicker Urges Administration to Drop Proposed Rule for U.S. Waters
Power Grab Threatens to Infringe on the Rights of Mississippi’s Property OwnersA controversial new rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could expand...
Wicker: VA Reform Bill Important to Restoring Public Trust, Credibility
Systemic Problems at Medical Centers Nationwide Highlight Need for Immediate ActionThe recently released internal audit by the Veterans Affairs Department and a preliminary report by the VA’s Office...
Wicker Opposes President Obama’s Latest EPA Overreach
New Regulations Would Increase Electricity Rates, Hurt Economic GrowthIn 2010, President Obama’s cap-and-trade legislation to regulate carbon dioxide emissions failed in Congress. The President...
Wicker Amendments Reinforce Preparedness, Security in Defense Bill
Provisions Support Mississippi’s Dynamic Role in Keeping Our Military StrongWith overwhelming bipartisan support, the Senate Armed Services Committee recently approved this year’s “National Defense...
Wicker Applauds Final Passage of Water Resources Legislation
Approval of House-Senate Agreement Coincides With Positive News at Port of GulfportEarlier this month, Mississippi welcomed a new addition to the Port of Gulfport. McDermott International, which...
Wicker Fights Administration’s Proposed Changes to National Guard
Guard Components Are Integral to Army’s Overall Strength and CapabilityAfter more than a decade of combat, the National Guard is facing dramatic changes to its role as a ready reserve force of the...
Wicker Part of Effort to Prevent Military Suicides
New Legislation Would Increase Mental Health Outreach for All Service MembersEarlier this year, I had the opportunity to meet the parents of Jacob Sexton – a member of the Indiana National Guard who...
Wicker Commends Success of Storm Weather Technology
Advanced Communication Tools Important to Emergency Response, Economic GrowthEarly last year, I joined the National Weather Service in Jackson to celebrate state-of-the-art upgrades to its Doppler...