Press Releases
February 17, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement regarding House passage of the Class Action Fairness Act, a plan to curb class action lawsuit abuse in state courts. "Today, the House acted to crack down on frivolous lawsuits that wreak damage on the American legal system.
February 15, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the 100th anniversary of Rotary International, the world's first service organization," said Wilson. "In 1905, Paul Harris had a vision of an organization that would provide service opportunities in Chicago.
February 14, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) toured Ft. Jackson facilities to observe the recently reported maintenance requirements which may be a factor in the upcoming Base Realignment and Closure Process (BRAC). Base commander Major General Abe Turner, a long time friend of Wilson's since Turner's service as Army Liaison to the House, conducted the tour. Wilson made the following remarks about Ft.
February 11, 2005
On Monday, February 14, 2005, Congressman Joe Wilson will tour Ft. Jackson to see firsthand the base's military construction needs. Following his visit, he will hold a press conference to discuss his continuing fight on behalf of Ft. Jackson and all South Carolina military bases during the Base Realignment and Closure Process (BRAC).
February 10, 2005
Washington - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House Floor:"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the strong relationship between the United States and Bulgaria," said Wilson. "For over a hundred years, interrupted by tragic periods of totalitarianism, the United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Bulgaria.
February 8, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House Floor:"Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the International Relations' Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation is scheduled to review the Volcker Interim Report on the United Nations' Oil-for-Food Program.
February 7, 2005
February 3, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) was appointed to the House International Relations Committee. Today, he announced that he will serve on the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which has a wide range of jurisdiction over United States international activities, including the investigation of the United Nation's Oil for Food Program.
February 2, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks after listening to President George W. Bush's State of the Union Address:"Tonight, President Bush clearly articulated his domestic and foreign policy goals for the coming year to the American people," said Wilson.
February 1, 2005
Calling it "the right thing to do for our military families," Representative Joe Wilson (SC-2nd District) and Representative Marsha Blackburn (TN-7th District) joined today to introduce the Honoring our Fallen Soldiers and Families Act.The legislation will increase to $100,000 the death gratuity benefit for the families of fallen soldiers, and make that benefit retroactive to October 1, 2001.