Press Releases
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 1, which cuts government spending by $100 Billion compared to the President's budget request for 2011:
"This week, the House passed one of the largest spending reductions in American history in H.R. 1. This legislation will save hard-working taxpayers $100 Billion dollars. I would like to thank both the House Republican Leadership and the conservative freshman class for following through on our Pledge to America.
On February 15, 2011, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) participated in a hearing the Committee on House Administration conducted on the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment ("MOVE") Act. The purpose of this hearing was to explore the implementation of the MOVE Act during this past election cycle. States had varying degrees of success in complying with the Act, specifically with the provision requiring states mail overseas ballots at least 45 days before election day.
Congressman Mike Turner released a letter from Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, in which the Secretary agrees with Turner's fight for a Uniformed Standard of Protection for Service members in child custody disputes. The Standard would apply specifically to those cases where service is the sole factor involved in a custody decision.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) released the following statements regarding the recent announcement that the TTX Company added 200 new jobs to the area:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), the chairman of the Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, released the following opening statement for today's hearing on military resale programs:
"Today, the Subcommittee on Military Personnel will conduct its second hearing on non-appropriated fund activities and will turn its attention to commissaries and exchanges—the Department Of Defense's military resale operations.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), the chairman of the Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, released the following opening statement for today's hearing on Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs within the Department of Defense (DoD):
I continue to be extremely concerned with the number of suicides among the members of our armed forces. I applaud the aggressive steps the Army has taken to address this tragic problem, and I appreciate the transparency it has shown in regards to releasing the data.
"Today, the voice of the American people was heard on Capitol Hill. I am proud to have cast my vote in favor of the Repeal Job-Killing Health Care Law Act.
"This morning, my family and I, along with members of my staff, observed the moment of silence for the innocent victims of the shooting in Tucson. I am deeply saddened by the news regarding my colleague Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. I ask for all Americans to take a moment and recognize those who passed and those still fighting for their lives as a result of this tragedy.