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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the sales tax legislation allowing online retailer Amazon to create 2,000 jobs in the Midlands became law at midnight this morning:
"I would like to commend the job creation efforts of the South Carolina Legislature in conjunction with local government leaders, the local business community, and the citizens of the Midlands. Amazon can now move forward in creating over 2,000 full-time jobs in the Midlands.
From the mountains of the Upstate to the beaches of the Lowcountry, South Carolina is full of natural beauty. It is home to hard-working, loyal, kindhearted and resilient people. South Carolina has wonderful schools, a world-class port, vibrant research universities and highly regarded hospitals and medical centers. South Carolinians are among the first to help other states when calamity strikes. The people of the Palmetto State are proud, brave and, as the National Labor Relations Board, is soon to realize, not easily intimidated.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the South Carolina Senate voted to pass legislation that would allow for online retailer Amazon to create 2,000 jobs to the Midlands:
"I am thankful the South Carolina Senate passed this legislation. Amazon is one step closer to completing its $125 million distribution facility that will bring 2,000 new jobs to the Midlands.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, released the following statement after today's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions hearing focused on "Corporate Campaigns and the NLRB: The Impact of Union Pressure on Job Creation."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress earlier today:
"It was an honor to have Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak to a joint session of Congress today. Israel is one our country's closest allies, and the partnership shared between our two countries is vital in achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.
In further action aimed at preserving the freedom of right-to-work states, Rep. Tim Scott (SC-01) introduced The Job Protection Act to underscore current protection of state laws in the National Labor Relations Act. Initiated with his South Carolina colleagues, Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Rep. Trey Gowdy (SC-04), this legislation will prevent the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from moving forward with their case against Boeing or attempting similar action against other companies.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to create 2,000 jobs in the Midlands:
"I would like to congratulate the South Carolina House of Representatives for passing legislation that creates 2,000 new jobs by Amazon.com in the Midlands of South Carolina. I now encourage the South Carolina Senate to follow the House's lead in promoting job creation."
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after Michelin of North America announced it will be creating more than 270 new jobs by expanding capacity and investing an additional $200 million in its Lexington, South Carolina, facility:
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), the chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, today released the following opening statement for the subcommittee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012:
"The Chairman's mark in front of you is the product of an open, bipartisan process. As we begin, we are grateful for the professionalism of our SEALS in killing the mass murderer, Osama bin Laden. It is a proud day for all Americans, especially our military, their families, and veterans.