Press Releases

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement regarding Democrat attempts to decrease transparency in the earmark process:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2637, the “Child Labor Protection Act of 2007.” This bill increases penalties for child labor law violations. Wilson is an original co-sponsor of the legislation.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today announced the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will open a new community-based clinic in Aiken. A clinic is also planned for the Spartanburg area.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, today voted in favor of legislation to fund our soldiers’ missions in the Global War on Terrorism:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Armed Services and co-chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, today released the following statement regarding the Democrat-controlled Rules Committee’s decision to deny the House a vote on supporting victory in Iraq:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement regarding British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s announcement that he will resign as Prime Minister effective June 27.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Armed Services and co-chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, today released the following statement regarding Democrats’ continued attempts to undermine our efforts in the Global War on Terrorism and precipitously withdraw our troops from Iraq:

In response to recent news reports suggesting some Democrats may seek to include Iraq withdrawal language in the National Defense Authorization Act, Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee sent a letter to Committee Chairman Ike Skelton urging him to resist any such attempts.