WASHINGTON – By a vote of 19 to 73, the U.S. Senate today voted against adopting an amendment offered by Senator Roger Wicker and cosponsored by Sen. Thad Cochran that would have made multiple peril...
Wicker Says Economic Stimulus Checks on the Way
Many Mississippians began receiving payments from the federal government last week, money that is a result of bipartisan economic stimulus legislation signed into law earlier this year. The...
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves ’09 Defense Bill with Important Mississippi Projects
Wicker Says Legislation Protects Shipyard Jobs in Pascagoula, Approves Important Military Projects Across the StateWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), member of the Senate Armed...
Wicker Supports Legislation to Strengthen G.I. Benefits
Bill Supports State’s Guard and Reserve Members Who Have Served in Iraq and AfghanistanWASHINGTON – Saying an increase in G.I. benefits is needed, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is an original...
Wicker Seeks Assistance for Flooding, Storm Damage
The month of April has certainly tested Mississippi, with severe weather and ongoing flooding creating hardship for thousands of Mississippians across our state. Three people have lost their...
Cochran, Wicker Announce Funding for Mississippi Airports
WASHINGTON – Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker announced today that the Department of Transportation has released nearly $4 million in funding for airports across the state of...
Wicker Backs Comprehensive Plan to Lower Gas Prices
Summer-long gas tax “holiday” a good startWith the busy summer travel season right around the corner and gas prices nearing $3.40 in some parts of Mississippi, urgent action is needed to help...
Wicker Statement on FEMA Denial for Jackson Area Assistance
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied federal disaster assistance to the Jackson area: “I...
Wicker Warns Against Congressional Intervention in Tanker Contract
WASHINGTON – Speaking from the floor of the U.S. Senate, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today warned against congressional action to overturn the recent Air Force decision to award a $40 billion...
Wicker: Gas Tax “Holiday” a Good First Step
Senator Says More Comprehensive Approach NeededWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today said providing a federal gas tax “holiday” by temporarily suspending the tax was a step in the...