Senator Says President’s Budget Plan Will Raise Taxes and Hurt Economic RecoveryThe economic downturn we are currently experiencing is being felt from coast to coast. Across Mississippi and...
Wicker Concerned With Deceptively-Named “Employee Free Choice Act”
Senator Says Bill is an Attack on Workers’ Rights and Could Deepen Economic RecessionThe Senate last week confirmed Hilda Solis, a former California congresswoman, as our nation’s Secretary of...
Wicker Says Offshore Drilling Plan Should Not Be Delayed
In a setback for advocates of increased domestic energy production, the Obama administration recently moved to delay action on increased oil and gas drilling off America’s coasts. The move,...
Stimulus Bill Is Wrong Approach For Taxpayers, Economy
As our economy has slowed and more Americans have lost their jobs, members of Congress and the Obama Administration have debated a plan to help provide stimulus to our economy. The recent...
Wicker Concerned With New Attorney General’s Views On Gun Rights
Senator Votes Against President Obama’s Nominee Because of Second Amendment ViewsUnder our Constitution, the Senate is given the duty of providing the President of the United States with “advice and...
Wicker Says Difficult Times Remain In Afghanistan
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. ...