Press Releases

Gates Joins Turner and Wilson in Fight for Service Member Child Custody Rights
February 16, 2011
Press Release

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.

 

Issues:Our Veterans
Wilson and Duncan Pleased TTX Company Bringing 200 More Jobs to Aiken County
February 15, 2011
Press Release

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:

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Wilson Opening Statement for Hearing on Military Resale Programs
February 10, 2011
Press Release

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:

 

Issues:Our Veterans
Wilson Opening Statement for Hearing on Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs
February 9, 2011
Press Release

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):

Issues:Our Veterans
Wilson Statement on New Suicide Information Released by the U.S. Army
January 19, 2011
Press Release
U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), the chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, released the following statement today following the release of new data on suicides by the U.S. Army:
Wilson Votes in Favor of Repeal Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
January 19, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) responded to the House passage of the Repeal Job-Killing Health Care Law Act.

"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.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
Wilson Observes Moment of Silence for Victims in Arizona
January 10, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after observing the moment of silence on behalf of the victims of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona. 

"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.

Issues:National Security
Wilson Aims to Protect Military’s Surviving Spouses
January 7, 2011
Press Release
This past Wednesday, Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) introduced H.R. 178, the ‘‘Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act."
 
112th Congress Sworn In, Wilson Honored to Serve
January 6, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) was sworn in for a sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives today in Washington. Speaker of the House John Boehner (OH-08) administered the oath of office to Members as the 112th Congress officially convened.
Wilson Commits to Cutting Additional 5% from 2011 Congressional Office Budget
January 6, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) welcomed the passing of H. Res. 22, a resolution to cut Congress' budget. The legislation slashes Congressional office budgets by five percent and will immediately save taxpayers an estimated $35 million.