Senator Says Afghan Conflict Represents Our Greatest Military ChallengeWith most of the media’s coverage of the war against terror focusing largely on Iraq since 2003, the ongoing military conflict...
Wicker Says He Is Ready To Work With New Administration
Last week, nearly two million people came to Washington, D.C. to witness the historic swearing-in of Barack Obama as our president. The inauguration is always a testament to those who believe...
Wicker Supports President-Elect’s Choice For Veterans Secretary
Senator Ready to Work with Gen. Shinseki to Address Critical Veterans’ IssuesLast week, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee held the confirmation hearing for President-elect Obama’s selection to...
Economy Is Greatest Challenge Facing 111th Congress
As New Session Begins, Senator Says Bipartisan Legislation Needed to Spur Economic GrowthAs the gavel fell last week to begin the 111th Congress, members of the House and Senate were immediately...
New Year Brings Major Changes In Iraq
On New Year’s Day, U.S. forces handed over security responsibilities to the Iraqi government. This marks a milestone that could be the beginning of a year of major change in the country. ...
Wicker Says Fairness Doctrine Is Far From Fair
Leading members of the Democratic congressional majority are attempting to silence talk radio by resurrecting the so-called “Fairness Doctrine.” Contrary to its name, this arcane regulation...
Adoption Provides Children With A Loving Home
Senator Says Adoptive Families Should Be Thanked for Giving the Gift of AdoptionThe holidays are a time for coming together with family. This holiday season, because of the gift of adoption,...
Domestic Energy Production Will Create Economic Growth
Last week, a study was released regarding the economic and financial benefits of developing our country’s vast oil and gas reserves that have been kept off limits for decades. The study,...
Bipartisan Commission Warns Of Biological Attack By 2013
Senator Says Progress Has Been Made, But More Needs to Be Done to Protect AmericaLast week, a bipartisan blue-ribbon panel issued an eye-opening report that stated terrorists are “more likely than...
Government Working To Make Holiday Air Travel More Efficient
Last week, millions of Americans celebrated Thanksgiving Day, marking the unofficial start of the holiday travel season. AAA estimated over 4.5 million people traveled by air this past...