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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the year's end with an additional 20,000 troops expected to be pulled out by the end of 2012:
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after being presented with the inaugural Political Forum Award for Advocacy by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) this past Saturday at the AAHOA national convention in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the Royal Bank of Canada was named as the new sponsor for the Heritage golf tournament:
"I would like to congratulate the Heritage Classic Foundation for securing a five year sponsorship with the Royal Bank of Canada. Ensuring this PGA event stays at Harbour Town is wonderful news for the Lowcountry and the state in general.
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) welcomed the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) to today's public meeting on issues related to public health and safety, particularly nuclear materials disposition, at the Savannah River Site (SRS):
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.