WASHINGTON – Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., joined with several colleagues today in rejecting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s claim that legalizing illegal immigrants...
Cochran, Wicker Request Analysis of Long-Term Costs of Senate Health Reform Plan
New Report Says House Reform Bill Could Jeopardize Medicare Coverage for SeniorsWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today announced that they have asked Senate Majority Leader...
Wicker & Harper Defend “In God We Trust”
Mississippi Lawmakers Sign Legal Brief in Defense of National Motto & Pledge of Allegiance at New Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C.WASHINGTON – Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Gregg...
Wicker: With $12 Trillion Debt & Record Job Losses, U.S. Can’t Afford Democrats’ Health Care Plan
WASHINGTON – As the national debt today reached an all-time high of $12 trillion, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker released the following statement on health care spending and reform proposals being...
Mississippi Senators Seek Crackdown on Drywall Scams
Cochran & Wicker Seek Federal Action to Protect Consumers from Dubious Drywall FixesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today joined in asking the federal government to help...
Wicker: November is Time to Honor Service to Our Country
Veterans across the country were honored last week for their service to America. Each year on November 11, we rightfully recognize those who have served and borne the cost of our defense of...
Sen. Wicker Discusses Health Care, the Tanker Bid, and GO Zone Legislation
Senator Wicker’s remarks on Gulf Coast Mornings with Kipp Greggory and Steve DickersonWASHINGTON – Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today gave a Congressional update and discussed issues important to...
Wicker & Cochran Introduce Bill to Extend Important Gulf Coast Rebuilding Tax Incentive
GO Zone Bonus Depreciation Would Be Extended by Two Years in Hard-Hit Katrina AreasWASHINGTON – A key tax incentive designed to spur rebuilding efforts in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina...
Wicker Says Hate Crimes Provision Politicized Defense Bill
Senator Says Democrat Leadership Wrong to Use Military to Pass Controversial BillThe defense authorization bill is an important item on Congress’ annual to-do list. In past years, I have...
Cochran, Wicker Announce $4.8 Million for Saferoom Projects in Lamar, George Counties
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today announced approval of more than $4.83 million in federal funding to support the construction of community saferoom facilities in George...