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...
Wicker Answers Questions on How Health Care Bill will Affect Mississippians
In my column last week, I gave an update on the health care bill that President Obama signed into law. I strenuously fought this government takeover of our nation’s health care system, and I...
Wicker Says Democrats Ignored Public on Healthcare
Legislation Will Cost Jobs and Balloon Debt Congressional Democrats under House Speaker Nancy Pelosi apparently believe they know better than the overwhelming majority of Americans when it...
Green Jobs Investment Must Not Come at Cost of Other Jobs
With our national unemployment rate at 9.7 percent, Americans are concerned about what federal lawmakers and the administration are doing to create jobs. President Obama has placed a heavy...