Natchez Trace Played Important Role in Defending America’s FreedomThis year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 – a proud moment for our country and for Mississippi. Events planned...
Mississippians Resilient One Year After Severe Storms and Flooding
Ongoing Recovery Efforts, Storm Preparedness Mark Somber AnniversaryLast year, Mississippians again witnessed the devastation that severe storms and flooding can bring to our communities. As a...
Mississippi Part of Global Fight Against Malaria
Elimination of Widespread and Deadly Disease Will Help American Troops, TouristsFive years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) instituted World Malaria Day to bring attention to one of the...
Wicker Thanks Mississippi’s Volunteers
National Volunteer Week Honors Our Everyday HeroesMississippi has a proud legacy of community service and giving back to those in need. National Volunteer Week 2012, beginning on Sunday, April...
Wicker Encouraged by Senate Efforts to Spur Job Creation
JOBS Act, Highway Bill Are Positive StepsRecent bipartisan accomplishments are an encouraging sign that the Senate can work to help job creators. Of course, news headlines are quick to focus...
Wicker Criticizes President Obama’s ‘Flexibility’ Toward Russia
Comment Prompts Serious Concerns About Future of U.S. Foreign RelationsThere is reason to be disturbed and upset by the recent exchange between President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev...
Wicker: Supreme Court Should Rule Against President’s Health-Care Law
Milestone Case Highlights Imperative of Taking Flawed Law Off the BooksAll eyes will be on the Supreme Court this week as it hears oral arguments on the President’s health-care law. At the...
Wicker Stays Focused on Full Repeal of Obamacare
Second Anniversary of President's Health-Care Law Reveals More Costs, Broken PromisesTwo years ago this week, President Obama signed his health-care overhaul into law – adding more big-government...
Wicker: Obama Administration Is Holding Back America’s Energy Potential
Delays in Offshore Drilling Undermine Progress in Gulf Coast StatesThe spike in gas prices continues to drive the conversation about America’s energy resources and why we need to develop and use...
Wicker Encourages Long-Term Energy Solutions
Tapping America’s Emergency Oil Reserves Is the Wrong Approach to Lowering Gas PricesAs gas prices continue to rise, some Democrats are calling for President Obama to tap into the Strategic...