One of the most contentious provisions in the President’s unpopular health care law reignited the debate over whether the federal government should subsidize abortions with taxpayer dollars. I...
Wicker Proposes Legislation to Protect the Unborn
Mississippi Senator calls issues of life one of the most importantWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today spoke in support of protecting the unborn, addressing thousands gathered...
Mississippi’s Leading Role in Cyber Warfare
Recent press reports have brought hopeful news that Iran's nuclear weapons program may have suffered a major setback. This development also highlights the critical importance of cyber warfare,...
Wicker Calls on Senate to Vote on Health Care Repeal
Mississippi Senator says repealing and replacing Obamacare is a top priorityWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today urged the Senate to vote on a repeal of the President’s...
What’s the Big Deal about the Filibuster
“The use of the Senate,” wrote James Madison in 1787, “is to consist in its proceedings with more coolness, with more system and with more wisdom, than the popular branch.” George Washington...
Wicker Optimistic about Graves Confirmation
Mississippi Senator says Fifth Circuit appointment should not be delayedWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today urged members of the Senate to quickly confirm the nomination of...
Cochran, Wicker Report Large FEMA Reimbursement Awards for Hurricane Katrina Recovery Projects
Diamondhead Infrastructure, Moss Point School Among Projects ApprovedWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss) today reported Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...
Hattiesburg and Clarksdale Students Selected for 2011 U.S. Senate Youth Program
Cochran & Wicker Congratulate Students Picked for Washington Program & ScholarshipsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss) today announced that Andrew Peterson of...
A New Direction for the New Congress
Last week, newly-elected members of the House and Senate were sworn-in for the start of the 112th Congress. It is an honor and a privilege to represent the people of Mississippi. It is...
Wicker Leads Charge to Cut Senate Budgets
Says Senators should be willing to make tough choices of themselvesWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) called on his colleagues in the Senate to cut their office budgets by at least...