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...
Sens. Cochran and Wicker Announce $4.7 Million for Mississippi Airports
WASHINGTON – Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has released $4,778,461 in funding for airports across the state of Mississippi. ...
Wicker Statement on Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after President Barack Obama nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Supreme...
Veterans History Project Is Unique Way To Honor America’s Fallen
Memorial Day is a time for our country to remember and honor the men and women who have given their lives for our liberty and freedom. This solemn day also gives Americans an opportunity to...
Sen. Wicker Honors Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today delivered remarks on the Senate floor in honor of the late Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Gravely made Naval history as the first...
Sens. Wicker, Pryor, Snowe, and Nelson Seek Safer Highways
Bill Would Prevent Drug Users from Driving Big RigsWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he has joined Sens. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, and Ben Nelson,...