Wilson Corrects the Record on his Support for Military Pay Increases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2009

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after recent unsolicited, automated phone calls into the Second Congressional District claimed Congressman Wilson opposes pay increases for our troops.

On the contrary, Congressman Wilson has actually introduced legislation that would increase military pay by 3.4% for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R. 1864). President Obama and his Democrat allies in Congress have requested only the federally-mandated minimum of 2.9%.

“It is a great honor to not only have served in our Armed Forces but to have the privilege to represent so many brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines in the Second Congressional District. That is why I continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to increase the quality of life for our military and our veterans. I look forward to talking to the families of South Carolina who deserve straight answers, not distorted political rhetoric, on what I am doing to promote our military, their families, and all South Carolina families.”

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