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May 4, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent the following statement after learning that the Savannah River Site's reprogramming request had been received by both Houses of Congress:


May 1, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) along with Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) and Congressman Tom Rice (SC-07) sent a letter to the President's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Sylvia Burwell encouraging immediate action on the Savannah River Site's reprogramming request.


April 30, 2013

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced plans to hold a town hall meeting in Aiken to address the recent concerns of furloughs due to sequestration at the Savannah River Site:

Friday, May 3, 2013

10-11AM

USC-Aiken's Convocation Center

375 Robert M. Bell Parkway

Aiken, SC 29801


April 26, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed a bill to reprogram or transfer funds within the FAA budget to address the air traffic control furloughs created under sequestration.


April 25, 2013

WHAT: In an effort to better connect the veterans living in South Carolina's Second Congressional District with the resources available to them, Congressman Joe Wilson will be hosting a Veterans Fair.


April 18, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement in reaction to Tax Freedom Day, the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to fund its annual tax bill.


April 17, 2013
In this morning's House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) questioned Secretary of State John Kerry on the Administration's position for the MOX project at the Savannah River Site in Aiken. Wilson also asked Secretary Kerry about future trade opportunities that have led to companies like Michelin, BMW, and Boeing's international success.

April 15, 2013

House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after receiving notification from Department of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel that the Department will abandon the medal and award it as a distinguishing device:

Issues:Our Veterans

April 12, 2013

WHAT: In an effort to better connect the veterans living in South Carolina's Second Congressional District with the resources available to them, Congressman Joe Wilson will be hosting a Veterans Fair.