Roger Wicker

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Roger Wicker born?July 5, 1951
2. Where was Roger Wicker born?Pontotoc, Mississippi
3. What is the state legislative service?Mississippi State Senate (1988-1995)
4. What is the u.s. house of representatives service?Represented Mississippi's 1st congressional district (1995-2007)
5. What is Roger Wicker's job?Roger Wicker is a U.S. Senator from Mississippi. He is the senior senator, meaning he has the most experience in the Senate from that state.
6. How did Roger Wicker start his career?He began by serving in the U.S. Air Force as an officer and later in the Air Force Reserves. He also worked as a political counselor to Congressman Trent Lott before being elected to office.

Juris Doctor (J.D.): A professional law degree, typically required to practice law in the United States.
Legislative Process: The process by which bills are introduced, debated, amended, and voted on to become laws.
Senior Senator: The senator from a state who has served the longest in the U.S. Senate.
National Security: The protection of a nation's interests and safety from threats, both foreign and domestic.