Says temporary spending should not be financed through permanent tax increasesWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) issued the following statement today regarding the vote on the...
Wicker Says Abortions at Military Hospitals would Strain Doctors and Impact Care for Troops
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today questioned Dr. Jonathan Woodson, President Obama’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, on the strain that may be...
COCHRAN, WICKER AIR CONCERNS OVER TAX BREAKS FOR TRIAL LAWYERS
Senators Say Possible Treasury Dept. Move Would Circumvent Congress, Add to DeficitWASHINGTON, D. C. –U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today aired their concerns about the...
Wicker Says Democrats Oil Spill Bill Misguided
Last week, I joined five other Senators in a press conference unveiling a Republican energy bill dealing with the BP oil spill. Our legislation contains common sense proposals to investigate...
Senate Approves Resolution Saluting Black Colleges
Cochran, Wicker Cosponsored Measure Setting Week-Long Tribute for Mississippi SchoolsWASHINGTON, D. C. – The Senate has approved a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger...
Wicker and Cochran Applaud Anti-Dumping Ruling on Chinese Imports
Lawmakers say decision will help save Mississippi jobs in Wayne CountyWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today applauded the International Trade...
Wicker Introduces Bill to Protect Homeowners After Hurricanes
Mississippi lawmaker says bill addresses some of the lessons learned from Hurricane KatrinaWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation that would help...
Wicker Says Drilling Moratorium Harmful to Small Businesses
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce CEO joins lawmaker at hearing to testify against the ban on drillingWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today highlighted the harmful...
Wicker & Cochran Say Mississippi & Coastal States Deserve Fair Share of Oil Revenue
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) have joined a bipartisan group of 24 U.S. Senators working to increase support in the Senate for allowing coastal...
Wicker Says Out-of-Control Government Spending Threatens America’s Future
Our nation’s spending is on an unsustainable path. Many Americans realize this and are asking when Congress will judge the price tag on new programs to be too high. When is the hole we are...