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...
Wicker Recognizes Heroism of Newtown’s Teachers and First Responders
In Mississippi, Outpouring of Support Has Followed Horrific TragedyOur thoughts and prayers are with the many students, educators, and families who have been forever impacted by the unspeakable...
Wicker Votes for Defense Spending Outline, Calls for Replacing Upcoming Defense Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted for the Conference Report to accompany the FY2013 National Defense...
Wicker- “Americans sent us to Washington to solve tough problems”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Friday, called on President Obama and Congress to reach a solution to the fiscal cliff – a combination of the largest tax hike in American...
Wicker Supports Ban for Flawed Energy-Efficient Building Standards for Defense Department
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), today, voted to continue a ban on Department of Defense (DOD) use of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Gold and Platinum certifications...