WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after Toyota announced it would delay production at its plant in Blue Springs:“This is an unfortunate reminder that...
Wicker Reacts to Auto Bailout Defeat
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., who was against the bailout for the Big Three automakers, reacted to the legislation dying in the Senate last night: “I opposed this bill because I...
Bipartisan Commission Warns Of Biological Attack By 2013
Senator Says Progress Has Been Made, But More Needs to Be Done to Protect AmericaLast week, a bipartisan blue-ribbon panel issued an eye-opening report that stated terrorists are “more likely than...
Government Working To Make Holiday Air Travel More Efficient
Last week, millions of Americans celebrated Thanksgiving Day, marking the unofficial start of the holiday travel season. AAA estimated over 4.5 million people traveled by air this past...
IRS Owes $2.8 Million To Mississippi Taxpayers
Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that $2.8 million is owed to nearly 4,500 Mississippians. This money is available in the form of economic stimulus checks or 2007 tax...
Wicker to Oppose $25 Billion Auto Bailout
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today made the following statement regarding the $25 billion bailout package for U.S. automakers scheduled for Senate consideration this week:“I opposed...
Our Country Owes A Debt Of Gratitude To Our Veterans
Last week, our country honored the men and women who have courageously fought for our country, by celebrating Veterans Day. Veterans Day has a long and rich history that dates back to the...
Wicker Applauds Veterans Travel Reimbursement Increase
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today applauded the decision by the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs to increase the reimbursement rate for disabled veterans traveling to VA facilities...
Sens. Cochran and Wicker Urge Lauderdale County Residents to Attend “Flood Risk Open House”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker today urged residents in Lauderdale County to attend the upcoming meeting to find out more about floodplain management and potential changes to...
Congress Continues Effort To Protect Our Border
In a positive development for our nation’s ongoing effort to stop illegal immigration, the president recently signed into law legislation that provides needed funding for border security...