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...
Congress Must Continue To Provide Tax Relief
In October, Congress passed legislation that contained important tax relief for Mississippi and our country. The bill included extensions of tax relief provisions that have recently expired or...
Sportsment Benefit Mississippi’s Economy – And More
Hunting and fishing are time-honored traditions in Mississippi. Each year, thousands of sportsmen take to our lakes, rivers, and fields to enjoy the outdoors and partake in the ample hunting...
Wicker Says IRS Owes $2.8 Million to Mississippi Taxpayers
Senator Urges Taxpayers to Provide Correct Mailing Addresses to Claim Refund and Economic Stimulus ChecksTUPELO – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today urged Mississippi taxpayers who haven’t...
Wicker, Cochran Announce $7.3 Million Federal Loan for Coast Electric Power Association
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced Coast Electric Power Association has received a $7,324,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural...
Sens. Wicker, Cochran Announce $161,822 Grant for Magee Hospital
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has approved a $161,822 grant to Magee Hospital to provide equipment for a new emergency...