Nonpartisan Report Says Federal Debt and Spending Will Continue to RiseTwice a year, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) releases a budget and economic outlook. The reports...
Wicker: Obama Should Green-Light the Keystone XL Pipeline
Administration’s Delays Are Blocking Job Creation, Economic DevelopmentSoaring gas prices continue to hurt American families after a year of especially high fuel costs. According to recently...
Wicker Applauds Court Ruling Against President Obama’s Power Grab
‘Recess’ Appointments Violate Constitution’s Separation of PowersA federal appeals court has ruled that President Obama’s so-called “recess” appointments are unconstitutional. In a unanimous...
Wicker Defends Blessing of Life
Call for Justice and Human Dignity Endures Four Decades After Roe v. WadeForty years ago this month, the Supreme Court made a decision that would fundamentally alter the rights of the unborn in...
Wicker: Big Challenges Loom as Obama Begins Second Term
Americans Are Ready for Leadership and SolutionsEvery four years, hundreds of thousands of Americans gather on the National Mall in Washington to witness the public swearing-in of the President and...
Wicker Urges Permanent Fix to Imminent Defense Cuts
Obama Nominations Add to Debate About Future of America’s National Security PrioritiesThe new Congress must act quickly to prevent drastic cuts to America’s defense programs. The recent...
Wicker Calls on New Congress to Work Toward Budget Solutions
Meaningful Deficit Reduction Should Follow ‘Fiscal Cliff’ AgreementOn January 1, Congress passed legislation protecting 99 percent of Americans from massive tax hikes and delayed harmful cuts to...
Wicker: Congress Can Build on Bipartisan Cooperation to Address Future Challenges
Year’s Achievements Offer Lessons for 2013The end of the year comes with reflections and resolutions, as we look back on 2012 and ahead to the future. Boosting economic growth and putting...
Wicker Recognizes Heroism of Newtown’s Teachers and First Responders
In Mississippi, Outpouring of Support Has Followed Horrific TragedyOur thoughts and prayers are with the many students, educators, and families who have been forever impacted by the unspeakable...
Wicker: Going Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Would Hurt Mississippians
Debt Agreement Is Critical to Preventing Harmful Tax Hikes, Job LossesIt is widely acknowledged that another recession and higher unemployment are likely if Congress and the President cannot agree...