Blueprint for Military Priorities Is Key to U.S. Preparedness, National SecurityThe world is looking to America for leadership. We must have a comprehensive strategy to confront both the Islamic...
Wicker: U.S. Can Defeat ISIL, But President Must Lead
Half-Measures Are Insufficient to Overthrow Terror GroupAs the situation in Iraq deteriorates, a radical offshoot of al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its influence. Known as the Islamic State of Iraq...
Wicker: RESTORE Act Progress Important to Long-Term Recovery
Legal Fight Over Fines Against BP Has Led to Uncertainty, DelaysIn 2012, Congress offered a new strategy for restoring the Gulf Coast in the wake of the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Enactment of...
Wicker Optimistic About Mississippi’s Future
Statewide Travels Showcase Strong Work Ethic, Community SpiritFor more than four decades, Congress has set aside the month of August for lawmakers to spend time in their home states with their...
Wicker: Treasury Dept. Releases ‘RESTORE’ Regs
Miss. Senator Says Oil-Spill Funds Are ‘One Step Closer to Being Realized’WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today welcomed news that the U.S. Treasury Department has issued an Interim...
Miss. Delegation Members Call for SEC to Appeal Ponzi Scheme Ruling
WASHINGTON – Members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Gregg Harper, R-Miss., Alan...
Wicker: Border Crisis Reflects Lack of Presidential Leadership
Obama Administration, Senate Democrats Ignore Need for Substantive Immigration ReformLike many Americans, I am deeply troubled by the crisis along our country’s southwest border. Since October of...
Wicker & Cochran Call for Expedited LNG Export Projects
Miss. Senators Say ‘Mississippi Poised to Play Leading Energy Role’WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., are calling on the Obama Administration to expedite...
Wicker & Cochran Urge Students to Apply for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Sept. 30 Application Deadline Set for Program that Offers Scholarship & Trip to WashingtonWASHINGTON – With the start of the 2014-1015 school year in Mississippi, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker...
Wicker Highlights Importance of Long-Term Transportation Plan
Federal Policy Should Foster Input From Local OfficialsCongress recently took an important step to ensure that America’s roads and bridges continue to receive the maintenance and upgrades they need....