TUPELO, MISS. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Wednesday, reiterated his opposition to the nomination of former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) to be Secretary of Defense. Wicker is...
Hagel Wrong Choice to Lead Pentagon
The bitter tone of gridlock in Washington has left many Americans hoping for a more collaborative environment to face the country’s most pressing challenges. Changes in the president’s Cabinet...
Despite Ballot Obstacles, Puerto Ricans Still Support Commonwealth Status
Recent calls to press ahead with efforts to make Puerto Rico the newest U.S. state defy the results of the plebiscite on Nov. 6, when Puerto Rican voters rejected statehood and elected...
Wicker Urges Permanent Fix to Imminent Defense Cuts
Obama Nominations Add to Debate About Future of America’s National Security PrioritiesThe new Congress must act quickly to prevent drastic cuts to America’s defense programs. The recent...
Wicker Calls on New Congress to Work Toward Budget Solutions
Meaningful Deficit Reduction Should Follow ‘Fiscal Cliff’ AgreementOn January 1, Congress passed legislation protecting 99 percent of Americans from massive tax hikes and delayed harmful cuts to...
Wicker Opposed to Defense Secretary Nominee
Senior Member of Armed Services Committee Says Confirmation Process Likely to be DivisiveTUPELO, MISS. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Monday, reiterated his opposition to the nomination...
Wicker Named to Five Committees Including Environment and Public Works and Budget
Miss. Senator continues as senior member of Armed Services and Commerce committeesWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), was named to five Senate committees on Thursday. For...
Wicker Sworn In for Six-Year Senate Term
Miss. Senator to serve as Deputy WhipWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Thursday, took the oath of office during a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol, marking the beginning of the...
Wicker Statement on Agreement to Avoid Fiscal Cliff
Deal prevents income tax increases for 99 percent of Americans and delays defense cutsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Tuesday, voted for a bipartisan deal to stop the...
Wicker: Congress Can Build on Bipartisan Cooperation to Address Future Challenges
Year’s Achievements Offer Lessons for 2013The end of the year comes with reflections and resolutions, as we look back on 2012 and ahead to the future. Boosting economic growth and putting...