Fixing the Debt Crisis Should Be Top Priority in State of the UnionThe Constitution calls for the President to report to Congress periodically on the state of the nation and to “recommend to their...
Wicker: Supreme Court Case on Obamacare Highlights Calls for Full Repeal
This Year’s Landmark Ruling Could Be a Pivotal Moment for the Future of AmericaBefore the end of its term this year, the Supreme Court is expected to make a major ruling on whether the President’s...
Wicker Urges Congress to Focus on Job Creation in Year Ahead
Americans should not have to wait until after the November elections for solutions to the problems that we face. Leaders in Washington should be focused on governing. This year offers an...
Wicker Gives Thanks for Americans’ Spirit of Goodwill
Working for the Common Good Is a Tradition We Uphold Throughout the YearThere are many blessings to celebrate during the Christmas season. Not least are the story of Jesus’s humble birth,...
Wicker Thanks Civilian Employers of Today’s Citizen Soldiers
Since our nation’s earliest days, citizen soldiers have played a critical role in all of America’s wars. As the American forces in Baghdad transferred control to the Iraqi government last...
Wicker Introduces Legislation to Help America’s Unemployed
Future Prosperity Depends on a Skilled and Resilient WorkforceAccording to the latest unemployment report, more Americans who need a job are abandoning the search altogether – many of them no doubt...
Wicker Calls for Extension of Payroll Tax Holiday
Political Gamesmanship from White House Is Derailing Legislative ActionExtending the payroll tax holiday has renewed the debate over taxes and deficit spending in Washington. These cuts were...
Wicker Says Keystone Pipeline Could Put Thousands to Work
Reliable Access to Plentiful Oil Bolsters America’s Energy SecurityIn today’s stagnant economy, there is no room for missed opportunities. Fourteen million Americans are still unemployed, and...
Wicker Co-Sponsors Balanced Budget Amendment
Real Reform Involves Permanent Check on SpendingThe national debt topped $15 trillion earlier this month – an alarming figure unprecedented in our nation’s history. Our government’s debt has...
Wicker Celebrates the Gift of Family
National Adoption Month Highlights the Importance of Giving Our Children a Stable and Loving HomeSpending time with family and loved ones is a cherished part of the holiday season. As we...