Measure Would Approve Pipeline Construction Through Congress’ Constitutional AuthorityWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss) today announced that they have...
Wicker Objects to President’s Unconstitutional Power Grab
Unprecedented Appointments Dismiss Legislative Process and An Important Check on Executive AuthorityEarlier this month, President Obama unconstitutionally overstepped his executive authority with...
Wicker Votes to Block Debt Ceiling Increase
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today voted to block the President’s request to increase the federal debt ceiling by $1.2 trillion. “With a federal debt of more than $15...
Wicker Says President Has Failed to Live Up to His Rhetoric
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the President’s annual State of the Union Address. “The President has made a lot of promises...
Wicker Statement on the 39th Annual March for Life
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement as thousands gathered for the 39th annual Right to Life March. “All human life is sacred,” said...
Wicker Urges President to Get Serious About Washington Spending
Fixing the Debt Crisis Should Be Top Priority in State of the UnionThe Constitution calls for the President to report to Congress periodically on the state of the nation and to “recommend to their...
Wicker and Cochran Oppose President’s Decision to Block Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) on Wednesday criticized President Obama’s decision to block a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline to the U.S. from...
Wicker: Supreme Court Case on Obamacare Highlights Calls for Full Repeal
This Year’s Landmark Ruling Could Be a Pivotal Moment for the Future of AmericaBefore the end of its term this year, the Supreme Court is expected to make a major ruling on whether the President’s...
Ocean Springs and Wilkinson County Students Selected for 2012 U.S. Senate Youth Program
Cochran and Wicker Congratulate Students Picked for Washington Program and ScholarshipsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss) today announced that Elizabeth Wicks of...
Wicker Urges Congress to Focus on Job Creation in Year Ahead
Americans should not have to wait until after the November elections for solutions to the problems that we face. Leaders in Washington should be focused on governing. This year offers an...