Press Releases

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August jobs report. The unemployment rate remained at 9.1% as the economy showed no net gain of new jobs:

"Yet again, the jobs report is dismal. Out-of-control spending coupled with failed stimulus plans have proven to do nothing to address the unemployment rate in America. These political gimmicks have only left our nation with empty promises coupled with larger deficits and debts.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced a tour of the Second Congressional District beginning on Monday, August 22, 2011. Media availability is denoted by *:

2011 Wilson District Tour Schedule

Monday, August 22

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after he voted against passing the latest version of the "Budget Control Act of 2011" today:

"No legislation will present a perfect solution to solve our nation's debt problems. Of all the plans introduced in the past days to tackle our out of control debt, I still believe the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 provides the best solution for our nation's current fiscal situation."

"The Reid plan does nothing to address Washington's out of control spending. Rather, it issues a blank check to the President by immediately increasing the debt limit by the amount the Administration is seeking. Furthermore, this plan would adversely affect our military by slashing funding by $868 billion over the next ten years.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Budget Control Act:

"Washington is broken and we need to stop its out-of-control spending. Due to the inaction of both Democrats in the Senate and the current Administration, our nation's debt ceiling is now at a critical juncture. This past November, Americans made it clear they expect their elected leaders to make meaningful fiscal reforms today so as to not burden future generations with crushing deficits and debts tomorrow.

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement after becoming an original co-sponsor of the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act. The Act was introduced by Congressman Tim Scott (R-SC) and co-sponsored by Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN), Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN), and Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC).

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced it would be investing an additional $135 million to expand operations in Aiken County that would create 122 full-time and contractor positions in the following year. The company plans to expand its current facility by 266,000 square feet and produce an additional 4,750 passenger and light truck tires per day: