Last week’s headlines about the quality of management and care at Jackson’s G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center were not a surprise to those of us who have sought reform for the past two...
Town Hall Opportunity to Discuss Veteran Care at Jackson VA
Last week’s headlines about the quality of management and care at Jackson’s G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center were not a surprise to those of us who have sought reform for the past two...
Wicker Amendment Would Help Curb Irresponsible Government Growth
Measure Makes It More Difficult for Washington to Use Unfunded MandatesWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Friday introduced amendment #538 to the Senate FY2014 budget...
Wicker Applauds Committee Passage of Water Resources Legislation
Bill Advances Important Waterways Projects in MississippiWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) on Wednesday praised the unanimous approval of the Water Resources Development Act of...
Wicker: Senate Democrats’ Tax-and-Spend Budget Lacks Real Reform
Balancing the Budget, Encouraging Economic Growth Remain Pressing GoalsFor the first time in 92 years, Congress will act on a budget before seeing a plan from the President, which by law is due by...
Wicker Statement on Senate Democrats’ Budget Plan
Proposal Includes $1.5 Trillion in Tax Increases, More SpendingWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) made the following statement on Thursday as the Senate Budget Committee held a...
Wicker Bill Would Reverse Harmful EPA Regulation
Studies Say Increased Ethanol in Fuel Could Lead to Engine Damage, Higher Food PricesLast month, I introduced legislation with Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) to reverse an Environmental Protection Agency...
Wicker: Sequestration Deadline Marks Unmet Budget Challenges
President Stirs Fears About Impact Instead of Working With Congress to Replace Defense CutsFor the past year and a half, America has inched toward sequestration – a term used to describe automatic,...
Wicker Honored With Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) yesterday received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Navy for his service in Congress and as a member of the Senate Armed...
Wicker Statement on Hagel Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today spoke on the Senate floor about his opposition to former Sen. Chuck Hagel as the next secretary of defense. Wicker reiterated...