Press Releases

Victory in Iraq Co-Chairs Applaud Confirmation of Iraqi Parliament
February 10, 2006
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Today, Iraq's Electoral Commission announced the certified results of the country's elections on December 15, 2005. Congressmen Mark Green (WI-08) and Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairs of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, congratulated the Iraqi people on accomplishing another key step in the formation of their new government:

Wilson Applauds New American Jobs
February 3, 2006
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his enthusiasm about the U.S. Department of Labor's announcement that 193,000 jobs were created in January and that the national unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent, the lowest level in nearly 5 years:
Wilson Praises New Republican Leadership
February 2, 2006
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding the results of the Republican leadership elections in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Wilson Responds to State of the Union Address
January 31, 2006
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after President Bush's State of the Union Address:

"When traveling throughout South Carolina during the month of January, I enjoyed speaking with constituents about their hopes for the future of our country. Security, job opportunities, affordable healthcare, and energy prices remain on the minds of most Americans. During his speech tonight, President Bush demonstrated that he is listening to the American people and actively addressing their needs.
Wilson to Host State of the Union Receptions
January 13, 2006
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that he will host receptions in all offices of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina prior to President Bush's State of the Union Address on January 31, 2006:


Wilson to Host Quarterly District Meetings
January 10, 2006
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that he will hold Quarterly District Meetings in Bluffton and Cayce for constituents of the Second District of South Carolina:

Bluffton Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Bluffton Town Hall Auditorium
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton

Cayce Meeting Details:
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: West Metro Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center
1006 12th Street, Cayce

Wilson Statement on Congressman Tom DeLay’s Announcement
January 7, 2006
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding Congressman Tom DeLay's announcement that he will permanently step down as Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives:
Wilson Announces 2006 Agenda
January 6, 2006
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement during press conferences in Columbia, Orangeburg, and Beaufort regarding his agenda for the Second Session of the 109th Congress:

Wilson Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations
December 21, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) proudly announced that he has nominated twenty-five South Carolina students to attend United States Service Academies:
House Authorizes Commissioning of Dalip Singh Saund Portrait
December 19, 2005
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Today, Congressman Joe Wilson announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has authorized the commissioning of a portrait of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Asian American and first Indian American ever elected to Congress.