President Bush gave his final State of the Union address last week in which he outlined a wide range of domestic and foreign policy objectives on the agenda for his last year in office. ...
Wicker, Cochran Announce $426,600 for Holly Springs Fire Department
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran today announced the Holly Springs Fire Department has been awarded $426,600 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency...
Wicker Honored With ‘True Blue’ Award for Family-Focused Record
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today was recognized as a “True Blue” Member of Congress by the Family Research Council for his consistent support of family-focused policies. ...
Mississippi, Louisiana Senators Urge Inclusion of Gulf Coast Incentives in Stimulus Package
Sens. Wicker, Cochran, Vitter and Landrieu Ask Finance Committee to Extend GO Zone IncentivesWASHINGTON – In an effort to provide additional assistance to the ongoing efforts to rebuild the Gulf...
Wicker Expects Quick Action on Economic Stimulus Plan
Congress and the Bush Administration are moving swiftly on a stimulus package to spark a slowing economy. I have been encouraged by the spirit of bipartisanship exhibited in working toward...
Wicker Statement on President Bush’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement on President Bush’s State of the Union address:“It was encouraging to see the president place such an emphasis...
Wicker, Cochran Announce $54 Million in Assistance for Biloxi, Gulfport
WASHINGTON, DC – Federal funding totaling more than $54 million has been awarded to the cities of Biloxi and Gulfport, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran announced today. The grant,...
Wicker Applauds Energy Dept. Decision on Richton Petroleum Facility
Wicker: 'The people of South Mississippi deserve to have their voices heard.'WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today applauded a decision by the U.S. Department of Energy to continue...
Wicker Lands Sought-After Committee Assignments
Senator to serve on Armed Services, Commerce and Veterans CommitteesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) has landed seats on three key Senate committees that will allow him to maximize...
Wicker Sworn-In as Mississippi Senator
Vice President Cheney Administers OathWASHINGTON - With Vice President Dick Cheney administering the oath, Roger Wicker was sworn in as United States Senator from Mississippi shortly after the...