U.S. Government's Meddling in General Motor's Business Decisions Must Come to LightWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and U.S. House of Representatives Republican Leader John...
Wicker Says Administration Should Stop the Tax Hikes
In 2001 and 2003, President George W. Bush signed into law sweeping tax relief bills. Although Republicans were the majority at the time, the tax cuts passed with bipartisan support. As a result of...
REEVES NOMINATION REFERRED TO FULL SENATE FOR CONSIDERATION
Senate Judiciary Committee Recommends Confirmation, Cochran & Wicker SupportWASHINGTON, D.C. – The nomination of Carlton Reeves of Jackson to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District...
Senator Wicker on Oil Well Reaching Static Condition
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that BP has successfully reached a static condition on its oil well:“This news is...
Wicker Votes Against Nomination of Elena Kagan to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement after voting against the nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court:“After thoroughly examining her...
Wicker Statement on Medicaid FMAP Extension
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...