Each year at the end of May, people across the country pause to honor the men and women who have died protecting our nation, but Memorial Day is not the only day in May in which Americans can honor...
Deadline To Switch To Digital Television Is Looming
Senator Reminds Mississippians of June 12, 2009, Transition DateAre you ready for the switch to digital television? Chances are you have seen plenty of ads about the upcoming transition - some...
President’s Budget Fails To Get Spending Under Control
Every year, Congress works on a budget that sets priorities and guides expenditures of taxpayer dollars. A similar process plays out at desks and kitchen tables across Mississippi and the...
Wicker Says Amnesty Is Not The Answer To Immigration Reform
Speaking recently in Mexico City, President Obama reiterated his desire to pass immigration legislation this year. While a formal bill has yet to be unveiled, I expect the president’s approach...
Wicker Commends Navy’s Textbook Rescue Of American Captain
Says Ransom Payments Have Encouraged PiracyPiracy along the coast of Somalia has been growing at an alarming rate, with 122 attempts in 2008 and another 78 in this year alone. Until now, no...
Tax Day Is Anything But A Holiday
Judging by the way “Tax Day” is printed on many calendars in the U.S., one might think April 15 is a national holiday in our country. However, as millions of hardworking taxpayers across the...
We Must Work With Mexico To Stop Drug-Related Violence
Senator Says United States Must Ensure Mexican Violence Does Not Spill Across Our BorderMexico is in the midst of a brutal war on drugs that resulted in over 6,000 deaths last year. Ten...
Wicker Working To Improve Health Care For Rural Veterans
Senator Wants to Expand Medical Access for Veterans in Rural AmericaAt a news conference last week to discuss his proposed budget, President Obama acknowledged that the efficiency of the Department...
Artificial Deadline To Close Guantanamo Is Dangerous Policy
Senator Says Closing the Facility Could Allow Terrorists to Return to the BattlefieldWithin the first 48 hours of his administration, President Obama ordered the closure of the terrorist detention...
So-Called Cap-And-Trade Is A Trickle Down Tax Increase
Senator Says Plan Would Increase Energy Costs and Drive American Jobs OverseasIt has been over two weeks since President Obama unveiled his $3.6 trillion budget blueprint, yet considerable...