A recent report found the White House credited the 2009 stimulus plan with creating jobs that existed before the bill ever passed. When trying to tout the stimulus, the Obama Administration...
Wickers Warns of the Dangers of a Lame Duck
Over the past two years, we have seen this Administration and Congress drive through an unpopular health care bill, a costly trillion-dollar stimulus plan, and controversial financial reform. As we...
Passing the American Dream to Our Children
Leaving a better situation for our children remains part of the American Dream, but a recent poll by Bloomberg found a majority of Americans “are not confident or are just somewhat confident their...
Powering America Forward
The price families pay to turn on their lights, put gas in their cars, heat their homes, and stock their food supply will skyrocket if some in Washington succeed in passing a new carbon tax called...
Congress’ Unfinished Business
Because there is so much work left to be done, I joined 38 Senators last week in voting against adjourning the Senate and leaving Washington. With one in ten Americans looking for work, Congress...
Wicker Says Battle for Better Health Care is Not Over
Six-month anniversary of health care law reveals increased costs and burdens on American families and businessesThis past week marked the six-month anniversary of the day President Obama signed his...
Wicker Says Hidden Provision in Health Care Bill Damaging to Small Businesses
Senate Fails to Repeal Harmful MandateOver the last several weeks, the administration has said much about the need to create jobs and help small businesses. To quote the President, “Small businesses...
Wicker Highlights Successful Mississippi Education Programs
As students returned to school for a new year, some news coverage focused on the weaknesses of the American education system. While there is a critical need to improve our education system, it is...
Wicker Says Congress Should Focus on Job Creation
Over the past several weeks, I have traveled across the state visiting small business owners, mayors, shrimpers, teachers, and many other Mississippians. From Potts camp to Picayune to Olive Branch...
Wicker Says Gulf Coast More Resilient Five Years After Katrina
Work Still Remains to Rebuild Economy and LivelihoodsThere are events in our lives that we hold in our hearts and minds as defining moments. Like many, I remember the landfall and resulting...