American Voices Should be Heard in Climate DebateLast week, the Senate missed a golden opportunity to protect Americans from higher taxes, higher energy costs, and an overreaching federal...
Wicker Says Military Policies Being Guided by Radical Left Agenda
Just before Memorial Day, the Senate Armed Services Committee took unprecedented steps to push a liberal, misguided agenda onto our military service members. During the Committee’s...
Wicker Pushes for Answers to Oil Spill and Solutions for Safer Drilling
The explosion on the offshore rig, Deepwater Horizon, and the oil leak into the Gulf of Mexico has had far-reaching consequences. It tragically resulted in the loss of eleven lives. We...
Wicker Honors Next Generation of American Patriots
Calls for Troop Support and Recognition of Sacrifice on Memorial DayIn observance of Memorial Day, communities and organizations across Mississippi are holding ceremonies to honor those who have...
Wicker Calls for Strong Partnership for Success in Afghanistan
Meets with Afghan President Karzai in WashingtonIn Washington, D.C., we often have the opportunity to host leaders from around the world and discuss global issues that are mutually important to the...
Wicker Highlights Importance of Broadband Access to Small Business’ Success
High-Speed Internet has the Capability to Transform Our LivesThe livelihoods of many Americans depend on the success of their small businesses. These local shops once relied entirely on walk-up...
Wicker Pledges Support for Communities Impacted by Storms
On April 24, a series of violent storms, including a powerful tornado, swept across Mississippi, leaving behind a path of devastation. Altogether, these storms represent the worst natural...
Wicker Emphasizes Importance of Art Education for Well-Rounded Students
On April 10, I had the opportunity to hear a series of concerts given by elementary, junior high, and high school honor choirs, comprised of talented young singers from all over Mississippi. ...
Wicker Urges Census Participation
A Strong Response Will Benefit Mississippi CommunitiesThe 2010 U.S. Census is well underway, and officials are beginning to tally the census forms that many citizens mailed back by the April 16...
Obama Drilling Plan Would Lock Up 60 Percent of Resources
At a March 31 press conference, President Obama announced his plans for expanded offshore drilling. Initially, I was encouraged by the administration’s acknowledgement that oil and gas must...