$439 Million for Barrier Island Restoration Included in Supplemental Appropriations BillWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., applauded today’s passage of the FY 2009 Supplemental...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Over $13 Million For Hurricane Katrina Relief In Mississippi
WASHINGTON – Senator Thad Cochran announced today that the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released over $13 million in Federal grants for the state...
Congress Should Clear the Path For Clean, Reliable, and Affordable Energy
Senator Calls for 100 New Nuclear Reactors by 2030Congress is infamous for its slow response to looming crises. While in some cases a delayed response allows for contemplation and ensures...
Wicker, Kerry, Dorgan, Klobuchar Call for Increased Choice for Wireless Consumers
WASHINGTON – Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, along with Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Byron Dorgan...
Sen. Wicker to Deliver Remarks at the 74th Annual Delta Council Meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., will offer remarks and introduce U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., at the 74th Annual Delta Council Meeting on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 10:30...
Wicker on Health Care Reform: Preserve What Works and Fix What Is Broken
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to fix what is broken and preserve what works when pursuing health care...
Wicker Says Afghanistan Is Winnable But Difficult Times Lie Ahead
Last week, I had the privilege of hearing testimony from Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal, President Obama’s choice to lead the war in Afghanistan. This military leader provided a sober...
Wicker Statement on Dr. Dan Jones and Dr. Hank Bounds
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today praised the selections of Dr. Dan Jones as the next Chancellor of the University of Mississippi and Dr. Hank Bounds as the Commissioner of the...
Wicker Statement on Pending Nomination of Congressman John McHugh as Secretary of the Army
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today praised the selection of Rep. John McHugh as Secretary of the Army. “The nomination of John...
Wicker Outlines Principles For Successful Health Care Reform
Government Takeover Must Be AvoidedFor years, the rising cost of health care has placed an increasing burden on families and small businesses across our country. Since 2000, health insurance...