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Defense Bill Includes MOX Funding, Awaits Trump Signature
The Aiken Standard
Thomas Gardinier
The House of Representatives celebrated the passage of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act today, which will provide a funding framework for the nation's defense activities if signed by President Donald Trump, including an increase in funding for Aiken's Savannah River Site.
Congressman Joe Wilson Embarks on Annual "Bus Tour," Visits with Business Owners and Constituents
ABC News Channel 6
Stefany Bornman
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) - U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson is spending part of his week talking with his constituents.
On Monday, his annual bus tour kicked off with several stops in Aiken.
By Congressman Joe Wilson
OTTO WARMBIER WAS A shining example of what many American families hope for our sons and daughters. He was intellectually curious and interested in the world around him. He was studious and bright – his parents described him as someone "whose curiosity and enthusiasm for life knew no bounds." I have no doubt he would have done great things for his community and for our country.
After Otto Warmbier's Release, Will US Ban Travel to North Korea?
National Public Radio
Michele Kelemen
After Otto Warmbier, detained for more than a year in North Korea, returned home this week in a coma, the Trump administration is looking into ways to stop other Americans from going there.
Rep. Joe Wilson: South Carolina Ratepayers Have Spent $1.5 Billion at Yucca Mountain
The Aiken Standard
Michael Smith
Joe Wilson Moves Offices—And Memories
Charleston Post & Courier
Emma Dumain
WASHINGTON — Like most real estate relocations, they aren't without some anguish.
U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney at some point lost track of his desk, which contained some sensitive documents, like his passport.
Joe Wilson Seeks Official SC Home for Medal of Honor
Cola Daily
Cola Daily Staff
As plans proceed to construct a Medal of Honor museum in South Carolina, Lexington County Congressman Joe Wilson is working to give it an official congressional stamp of approval.
Congress Divided on MOX Funding
The Greenville News
Mary Orndorff Troyen
WASHINGTON — President Obama's plan to shutter the plutonium recycling project in South Carolina is getting a mixed reception in Congress, where a key Senate committee appears receptive to the spending cut but the House is considering a plan to keep construction going.
Frustration Grows with President Obama over Response to China Hacks
The Hill
Corey Bennett
Republicans are frustrated with President Obama for delaying hacking sanctions on China and threatening to force his hand.
Committee leaders from both the House and Senate this week criticized the White House decision to table any penalties until after Chinese President Xi's upcoming state visit.