The clock is ticking in Washington with only a few weeks remaining until the end of the congressional session. During these final days, Congress has an opportunity to take up the issues that reflect...
Giving Thanks to Mississippi Farmers
As many of us gather around the dinner table with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we often forget about the hard work that makes our holiday feast possible. I am not talking about my...
Listening to the People on Health Care
Voters across the country sent a clear message to the President a few weeks ago. They opposed the growing role of the federal government in their lives, and that included President Obama’s top...
Honoring Our Veterans and Military Families
Recently, millions of Americans took to the polls or mailed in ballots exercising their right to vote. This important principle of our democracy is made possible because of the soldiers,...
Restoring Government Accountability
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...