In one of our country’s most defining documents, our founding fathers stated very clearly that every person in our nation is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. While most...
Wicker Supports Increased Energy Exploration To Lower Gas Prices
Senator Says Alaska’s ANWR Region Vital Part of Domestic Energy SolutionAs prices at the gas pump continue to rise, public frustration is predictably rising with it. Gas prices in Mississippi...
Wicker Introduces Bill To Lower Health Care Costs
Senator Says Patient-Centered Legislation Will Increase Health Care Options for ConsumersFor too long, families in Mississippi and across the country have struggled with the high cost of health...
Wicker Offers Tips On Digital Television Transition
In the chaos that surrounded the attack on our country on September 11, 2001, as well as during Hurricane Katrina, first responders and law enforcement officials had difficulties communicating with...
Wicker Says Iraq Progress Being Acknowledged
Senator hears testimony on real progress from top generals in IraqA confirmation hearing last week for Generals David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno gave members of the Senate Armed Services Committee...
Wicker Says Mississippi Students Prove America Can Lead
Last weekend in Plains, Virginia, Mississippi high school students competed in the finals of the Team America Rocketry Challenge. Of the 643 teams that entered this advanced aerospace...
Wicker Presses for Action to Address Gas Prices
With Americans continuing to struggle with record-high gas prices, and with no relief in sight, I have renewed my call for Congress to turn up efforts to produce domestic energy in order to reduce...
Wicker Says Economic Stimulus Checks on the Way
Many Mississippians began receiving payments from the federal government last week, money that is a result of bipartisan economic stimulus legislation signed into law earlier this year. The...
Wicker Seeks Assistance for Flooding, Storm Damage
The month of April has certainly tested Mississippi, with severe weather and ongoing flooding creating hardship for thousands of Mississippians across our state. Three people have lost their...
Wicker Backs Comprehensive Plan to Lower Gas Prices
Summer-long gas tax “holiday” a good startWith the busy summer travel season right around the corner and gas prices nearing $3.40 in some parts of Mississippi, urgent action is needed to help...