Press Releases
November 10, 2005
Today, members of the Victory In Iraq Caucus expressed their strong appreciation for our nation's Veterans and encouraged all Americans to recognize Veterans in their communities on Friday, November 11, 2005: "As the son of a World War II Veteran, a 31-year Veteran of the Army National Guard and a father of three sons serving in the military, Veterans Day is particularly meaningful to my family.
November 10, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding Veterans Day: "Mr. Speaker, as the son of a World War II Veteran, a veteran of military service, and the father of three sons serving in the military, Veterans Day is particularly meaningful to my family.
November 9, 2005
Today, Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02), Eric Cantor (VA-7), Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), Spencer Bachus (AL-6), and Tom Feeney (FL-24) spoke at a press conference to publicly encourage Blue Dog Democrats to join them in reforming the federal budget, and saving the dollars of American taxpayers.
November 4, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in strong support of the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2005 (H.R. 4128). The bill passed the House yesterday with a 376 – 38 vote and will prevent governments from taking property from one private party and giving it to another. "Mr.
November 4, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released a public service announcement (PSA) celebrating Veterans Day and honoring the 25 million Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces: "As men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces continue to risk their lives to protect our families, Veterans day is particularly meaningful for all Americans," said Congressman Wilson.
November 3, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, next week, President Bush will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Busan, Korea with representatives from twenty-one other member governments.
November 1, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, in the Global War on Terrorism, we continue to fight against an enemy that has no respect for the sanctity of human life.
October 28, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and twenty-seven other members of Congress sent a letter to President Bush to encourage him to accelerate Hurricane Wilma recovery efforts by temporarily suspending the Davis-Bacon Act.
October 27, 2005
On October 29th and 30th, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) will participate in Humana Inc.'s "Let's Talk" mobile Medicare educational campaign in Columbia, South Carolina. As the enrollment process for Medicare's new prescription drug benefit continues, Congressman Wilson will meet with constituents to ensure that they understand the up-coming registration process and their coverage options.
October 27, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $700,000 through the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Lexington County Fire Service: "I'm thrilled to congratulate Fire Service Coordinator Rusty Rawl and the Lexington County firefighters on this substantial grant," said Congressman Wilson.