Fiscal Responsibility

Mississippi families are forced to live within a budget, and I believe the federal government should be no different. I am frustrated by the rate of increase in government spending, which is why I have consistently supported budget resolutions that hold the line on discretionary spending and keep taxes on working families low.

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08/5/2015
Press Releases
Wicker: Measure Approved Aimed at Strengthening Public-Private Space Partnership
Proposal Requires FAA to Incorporate Existing NASA Facilities into Future Licensing Activities
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07/30/2015
Press Releases
Wicker: Senate Passes Long-Term Highway Bill
Chamber Also Approves 3-Month Extension While Measure Awaits House Action
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07/28/2015
Op-Eds
The Medicare Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Read Sen. Wicker's Op-Ed in the Journal of American Medical Association
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07/27/2015
Weekly Reports
Wicker: Real Reform Still Lacking as Dodd-Frank Turns Five
Law to Overhaul Financial System Has Led to More Red Tape, Washington Overreach
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07/14/2015
Press Releases
Wicker Announces ‘EUREKA Act’ Proposal
Miss. Senator Outlines Innovative Approach to Funding Cure for Alzheimer’s
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07/1/2015
Press Releases
Wicker, Cochran Back Biomass Energy
Miss. Senators Urge Agencies to Remove Uncertainties
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06/18/2015
Press Releases
Wicker, Booker Unveil Railroad Reform, Amtrak Reauthorization
Bipartisan Proposal Could See Committee Vote Next Week
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06/18/2015
Press Releases
Wicker, Rubio, Ayotte, Gardner, Johnson Introduce Wireless Innovation Act
Legislation encourages efficient use of spectrum to meet the soaring consumer demand for greater wireless capacity
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06/18/2015
Press Releases
Wicker, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Increase FDA Transparency
Senators Encourage Accountability Regarding Productive Use of Patient Data
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06/1/2015
Weekly Reports
Wicker: Regular Order Prompts Bipartisan Success in 2015
Under Republican Leadership, the Senate Is Finding Solutions to Pressing National Issues