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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
April 18, 2018

Mississippi officials comment on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush passed away on April 17, 2018 at the age of 92. She was married to former President George H.W. Bush. She was marred to the former president for 73 years. Senator Roger Wicker:  “Former First Lady Barbara Bush has passed away after an extraordinary and full life. As the wife of our 41st…
News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
April 18, 2018

Wicker Chairs Hearing to Examine Navy Shipbuilding Programs

Seapower Chairman Scrutinizes Navy’s Plans for 355-Ship Fleet U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Seapower Subcommittee, chaired a hearing to hear from Navy and Marine Corps officials about the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding programs. During his opening statement, Chairman Wicker reminded the witnesses of the importance of the fleet buildup. “A 355-ship fleet…