Press Releases
May 10, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) reminded all high schools in the Second District of South Carolina to submit their nominations for the 2005 Annual Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery." The nationwide art competition is an excellent opportunity to showcase the talent of area high school students and acknowledge South Carolina's gifted young artists.
May 6, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement praising the new employment numbers released by the Department of Labor reporting that the U.S. economy gained a larger-than-expected 274,000 jobs in the month of April: "I'm thrilled that over 274,000 Americans found new jobs last month," said Wilson.
May 5, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson voted to support the Emergency Supplemental Wartime Appropriations Act Conference Report (H.R. 1268). The bill was passed by a bipartisan vote of 368 to 58, and contains $82 billion in defense-related spending with primary focus on support for the global War on Terror.
May 4, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) spoke on the floor of the U.S House of Representatives regarding accomplishments by House Republicans in the first 100 days of the 109th Congress:"In the past 100 days, House Republicans have delivered a long list of accomplishments that are spurring economic growth and making a positive difference for millions of American families," said Wilson.
April 25, 2005
April 25, 2005Wilson Congratulates Parris Island on DOD AwardWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) congratulated Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on winning the Secretary of Defense Environmental Award in the category of Cultural Resource Management. The award ceremony will take place on May 4, 2005, at the Pentagon.
April 25, 2005
April 25, 2005Wilson Congratulates Parris Island on DOD AwardWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) congratulated Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on winning the Secretary of Defense Environmental Award in the category of Cultural Resource Management. The award ceremony will take place on May 4, 2005, at the Pentagon.
April 21, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement regarding the House Democrats' refusal to allow the House Ethics Committee to fairly investigate the charges against Majority Leader Tom DeLay: "For the past six weeks, Democrats have attacked Majority Leader Tom DeLay's character, leadership and intentions," said Wilson.
April 21, 2005
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass The Energy Policy Act of 2005. After voting for this legislation, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement: "As gas prices continue to rise, American families and small businesses are feeling the effects of our nation's energy problems," said Wilson.
April 20, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:"Mr. Speaker, under the leadership of President George W.
April 19, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:"Mr. Speaker, last week the European Parliament made an historic decision for approval of Bulgaria to join the European Union in 2007.