Wicker: Introduces Congress’ Annual Defense Bill
For many years, I have worked to help the federal government make the most of our state’s talents and resources.
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Southaven JCPenney involved in sale, will stay in operation
Southaven is the only Mississippi store included in the sale.
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DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy
The policy of taking shoes off at the airport started after an incident in 2001 when Richard Reid attempted to set off explosives tucked in his shoes.
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The Hand That Trembled: The Power of Steady Hearts That Shaped Our Country
Stephen Hopkins of Rhode Island was 69 years old when he walked into the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776.
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Wicker: Celebrates Military Recruitment Successes
The military services have been working hard to solve the enlistment challenges.
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Record travel numbers, lower gas prices for Fourth
Drivers are seeing some increases at the pump, but summer gas prices are still the lowest they’ve been since 2021.
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Wicker: Making tax cuts permanent
If we make these tax laws permanent, we will send a strong economic signal to the world.
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Loome: Feds’ voucher threat could undo years of Mississippi progress
By Nancy Loome Mississippi’s public school teachers and students have garnered another big win for our state – our highest-ever
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Wicker: Outlines Pentagon Reform Plan
I named this legislation in honor of the forges of American industry as it sprang to life to support the Allies during World War II.
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Juneteenth 2025
Texas made Juneteenth an official holiday in 1983.
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