Press Releases

Wilson Opening Statement for Hearing on the Defense Health Plan
April 21, 2010
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  - U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following opening statement for the subcommittee's hearing on the Administration's Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Defense Health Plan:
Armed Services Committee Republicans Draw Attention to New Report on Iran’s Military
April 20, 2010
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Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.):  "Recently released information on Iran's military is a stark reminder of the military and nuclear realities in the region.  The Department of Defense's report confirms many concerns including Iran's efforts to hide nuclear infrastructure, their support of terrorist surrogates, and the terrifying investment in a missile that could hit the United States by 2015. 
No Laughing Matter for Medicare and TRICARE Patients
April 1, 2010
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  Starting today, physicians providing care to Medicare and TRICARE patients will face a 21% reimbursement cut.  Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) called for a permanent fix to this flawed reimbursement formula. 
Wilson Introduces the Siding With America’s Patients (SWAP) Act
March 25, 2010
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  Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement today after introducing H.R. 4944 the Siding With America's Patients (SWAP) Act. The SWAP Act will repeal the government health care takeover and replace it with the text from H.R. 3400 - a patient-centered and affordable solution that expands access and continues to cover pre-existing conditions.
Wilson Opening Statement for Hearing on Legislative Priorities of the Military Associations
March 23, 2010
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  Washington, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following opening statement for the subcommittee's hearing on the legislative priorities for military associations:
Wilson’s Statement to Concerned Citizens on Health Care Takeover Vote
March 21, 2010
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  "The provisions in the bill and the process used to secure passage were both designed to enhance the power of politicians; citizens should be proud of efforts to limit such power."

Following the health care takeover vote this evening, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released this message directly to all of the concerned citizens who fought so hard over the last year to protect the doctor-patient relationship and prevent a federal government takeover of health care:

Wilson Opening Statement on Legislative Priorities in Support of Military Families
March 15, 2010
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 Washington, D.C.- U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following opening statement for the subcommittee's hearing on legislative priorities in support of military families:

Wilson Says it is Time to Stop the Government Takeover of Health Care
March 15, 2010
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 (Columbia, SC) - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today held a press conference at the Midlands' office to discuss the latest updates on the government health care takeover.  Wilson held a similar press conference on Saturday in Beaufort with many concerned citizens in attendance.
Congressman Wilson to Hold Press Conference on Final Health Care Push
March 12, 2010
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced an additional health care press conference in Columbia on Monday morning.  According to the Politico, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told her members this afternoon to be prepared for a health care vote as early as next week. 

Congressman Wilson to Hold Press Conference on Final Health Care Push
March 11, 2010
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  (Washington, D.C.) - On Saturday, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) is holding a health care press conference to discuss the government health care takeover and the process Washington liberals are using for the final push next week.