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June 28, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement regarding President Bush's speech marking the one year anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqi people: "Over the past two years, U.S soldiers have given their lives in Iraq. Their sacrifice has been painful to witness, but it has not been in vain.
June 10, 2005
When visiting the Middle East over Memorial Day weekend, I must admit that I did not expect to see a sign for "Big Bob's Truck Stop and Up-Armor Facility" in Balad, Iraq. But again demonstrating the fortitude of the U.S. military, our soldiers established this facility in response to the increasing numbers of roadside bombs used against our convoys.
May 13, 2005
SC Base Closure; S.C.'s major military bases to remain openBy SUSANNE SCHAFERAssociated Press 13 May 2005COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina got a vote of confidence from the Pentagon on Friday: Major bases escaped closure and the state was told it would receive more than 700 jobs. "This is a precursor of even better days," said U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C.
April 17, 2005
Island Packet BY REP.
April 5, 2005
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson addresses students, faculty and staff of Claflin University during its Honors and Awards Convocation Tuesday morning.
March 31, 2005
March 31, 2005Wilson Announces $6.6 Million Contract for FNMI Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC.) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $6.6 million contract to FN Manufacturing, Inc. (FNMI), of Columbia, South Carolina.
March 14, 2005
Half a Dozen Lawmakers Have Kids at War By LAURIE KELLMANAssociated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) -- For about half a dozen members of Congress who have had kids serving in Iraq, the war is far more than a matter of public policy. They debate it and often defend it - with eyes on public opinion, like almost any elected official.
February 22, 2005
No Room For Flies on These WallsFebruary 22, 2005 By Bree Hocking,Roll Call Staff Wilson's Office Sports Vast Political CollectionToday, Roll Call debuts an occasional series in which lawmakers welcome readers into their offices and share the stories behind their decorations. We welcome suggestions for future profiles at officespace@rollcall.com.
February 1, 2005
"Mr. Speaker, having served as poll manager, poll watcher, county election commissioner, state ballot security coordinator, campaign manager and candidate, I know firsthand the challenges of free elections.
January 26, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson today introduced the Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2005 (H.R. 305), which will help make permanent the current $10,000 child adoption tax credit. "While many Americans would like to adopt children, the high costs associated with the adoption process make this option impractical for many families," said Wilson.