After a relatively mild beginning to this influenza season, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported last week that 49 states, including Mississippi, were experiencing widespread flu...
Boosting Intel Capabilities Key to Protecting America
In a bipartisan vote of 68-29, the U. S. Senate recently approved revisions to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The legislation would strengthen the ability of U.S....
Wicker Touts Importance of Community College System
Community college presidents, educators, and trustees from across the nation come to Washington each year. They converge on Capitol Hill to talk about issues affecting their institutions and...
Wicker Urges Timely Senate Action on Judges
President Bush made a plea last week for the United States Senate to act on the nominations of nearly 200 individuals to fill key positions within the federal government. He urged...
Wicker Notes Key Initiatives in President’s Final Year Agenda
President Bush gave his final State of the Union address last week in which he outlined a wide range of domestic and foreign policy objectives on the agenda for his last year in office. ...
Wicker Expects Quick Action on Economic Stimulus Plan
Congress and the Bush Administration are moving swiftly on a stimulus package to spark a slowing economy. I have been encouraged by the spirit of bipartisanship exhibited in working toward...