WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Tonight, Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown and temporarily extend funding until December 20, 2024. This gives lawmakers more time to reach an agreement on a long-term funding plan. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement expressing why CRs pose a threat to our national security: "A CR maintains last year's priorities and does n  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Bipartisan Legislation Designates Sept. 22-28 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, Elevating National Recognition for Families of the Fallen Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today praised Senate approval of their bipartisan resolution to establish Sept. 22-28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. Approved by unanimous consent late We  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Last night, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution that honors the late actor James Earl Jones, who passed away in early September. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., led the effort. "Mississippi has lost a beloved son, and the world has lost an extraordinary talent. From Arkabutla to immortality, James Earl Jones, R.I.P. We'll remember your voice and your heart," Senator   more