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COLUMN: SRS can lead way to clean energy
October 13, 2011
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Did you know over half of South Carolina's electricity is generated by nuclear power? The Palmetto State is currently home to four nuclear power plants, with plans for two new nuclear reactors to come online by 2016. These would be among the first nuclear facilities constructed in the United States in more than 30 years and illustrates how our state and its workforce are frontrunners in the nuclear industry.
Issues:Energy
COLUMN: Military Careers Must Remain Viable
October 13, 2011
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America is blessed by our Armed Forces.

They are the most effective military in history to achieve peace through strength. The men and women who wear U.S. uniforms are not only brave, they are volunteers who have made defending our freedom their life's work. Americans have long understood that to preserve our military we have to treat those willing to fight as well as we can.

Issues:Our Veterans
COLUMN: Taking the Sting Out of Military Service
August 15, 2011
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Recently, it has been called into question why the military operates grocery and department stores. While many budget-conscious experts question the need for such services, defense officials must weigh the immense value and cost savings of the military resale systems against fleeting political rhetoric.

COLUMN: GOP Stopping the Reckless Spending Spree
July 24, 2011
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Last November, voters across America, including in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina, ushered in a new wave of conservatism that would put an end to out-of-control government spending fueled by over-reaching policies such as failed stimulus plans. By electing the largest conservative majority in the House since 1946, Washington was sent a very clear message: Stop spending money America does not have and focus on our nation's economy.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
COLUMN: Beyond the politics of NLRB's actions
June 3, 2011
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From the mountains of the Upstate to the beaches of the Lowcountry, South Carolina is full of natural beauty. It is home to hard-working, loyal, kindhearted and resilient people. South Carolina has wonderful schools, a world-class port, vibrant research universities and highly regarded hospitals and medical centers. South Carolinians are among the first to help other states when calamity strikes. The people of the Palmetto State are proud, brave and, as the National Labor Relations Board, is soon to realize, not easily intimidated.

Issues:Economy and Jobs
COLUMN: Congressman Wilson Seeks to Ease Pain at the Pump
May 11, 2011
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Over the last two years, the price of a gallon of gasoline has more than doubled. In January of 2009, the nationwide average was $1.84. Today, that same gallon could cost you $4.00. During his campaign, the President promised to skyrocket energy costs. Domestic oil production in the United States has decreased by 16% since 2010. Higher fuel costs affect so many aspects of our lives: grocery bills, commuting costs, and job opportunities just to name a few.
Issues:EnergyEconomy and Jobs
COLUMN: Obamacare Turns 1: No Cause to Celebrate
March 31, 2011
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Normally, birthdays are cause for celebration. They allow us to take a moment and reflect on the past year. It is hard to believe that just one short year ago, liberals in Congress haphazardly rammed through a 2,800 page health care bill that made its way to the President's desk where it was signed, sealed, and delivered to the American people. The arrogant manner in which the partisan Democratic leadership refused to explain what was specifically in the bill bothers me to this day.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
COLUMN: Re-open Yucca Mountain Without Further Delay
March 25, 2011
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This week, as we approach the eve of the 32nd anniversary of the Three Mile Island incident, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is to hear oral arguments from Aiken County, the state of South Carolina, and others who are challenging the legality of the president's decision to abandon the permanent nuclear repository at Yucca Mountain.
Issues:EnergyEconomy and Jobs
COLUMN: U.S. and Afghanistan’s Troops Promoting Democracy
March 24, 2011
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Last week, I had the pleasure of hearing General David Petraeus, U.S. Army Commander of the International Security Assistance Force and of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Afghanistan. Ever the dedicated professional, the General not only outlined the current state of affairs on the war front but also updated Members as to the progressions and potential setbacks currently facing allied forces in Afghanistan.

Issues:National SecurityOur VeteransForeign Affairs
COLUMN: Time to Support Small Businesses, Not Burden Them
March 8, 2011
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Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its February 2011 job report. The economy added 192,000 jobs, while more than 15 million people are without a job.

Issues:Economy and Jobs