Despite being the Senate’s most-junior member, Sen. Roger Wicker has won some pretty good committee assignments.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave Wicker seats on the Armed Services, Veterans’ Affairs, and Commerce, Science and Transportation committees.
“He has already proven himself a worthy advocate for Mississippi in the House, and I trust that Roger’s extensive military experience and familiarity with the critical role Mississippi plays in defending our nation will serve him well as he continues to serve the families of the Magnolia State,” McConnell said.
Wicker, an Air Force veteran, said he had asked McConnell “to serve on committees that will have the potential to make a positive impact on Mississippi.”
“That’s exactly what these key positions will enable me to do,” Wicker said.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
by Clarion Ledger