Since other countries and terrorist organizations are working to secure information that could threaten national security, more funding is provided in the bill to increase counter-intelligence activities.

Tenure
He was formerly a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He was also Deputy Republican Whip. Early life
Wicker was born in Pontotoc Mississippi on July 5 1951 the son of Wordna Glen (née Threadgill) and Frederick T.

He subsequently won the 2008 special election for the remainder of the term. Wicker served in the U. S.