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The chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel today unveiled details of the portion of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 which will be marked up by the subcommittee on Wednesday. Subcommittee Chairman Joe Wilson's mark (R-S.C.) provides America's military personnel a pay increase and continues the strong support the committee has always provided military families.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after President Obama's address to the nation confirming the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden:

"I am pleased to hear the news regarding the death of terrorist Osama Bin Laden at the hands of our military. Bin Laden served as the mastermind behind the September 11^th terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 innocent civilians on American soil and was the central figure in the Al Qaeda movement from inception.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement as the National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint against The Boeing Company for operating its airline assembly plant in South Carolina:

MEDIA ADVISORY: Wilson Announces Town Hall Meetings

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced he will be hosting two town hall meetings in South Carolina's Second Congressional District to focus on ending Washington's reckless spending.

Wilson invites all residents of the Second Congressional District to attend these meetings in their neighborhoods next week.

Lexington: Monday, April 25th @ 5:30 p.m.

Lexington Town Hall Auditorium / 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed, H. Con. Res. 34, Budget Committee Chairman Ryan's Budget:

On April 12, 2011, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) was presented with the Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award by the Military Officers Association of America. The award honors Members of Congress who, without regard to political affiliation, have been consistently strong supporters of national defense and the uniformed services community.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) took to the House floor this morning to urge Senate Democrats to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the House and pass a bill that funds military troops and their families for the rest of the year.

Click here to view the speech from earlier today.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after announcing he will return his Congressional salary accrued in the event of a potential federal government shutdown:

"As long as the federal government remains shutdown, I will not accept my compensation and will return my salary back to the Treasury Department. Our brave men and women fighting in harm's way are going without compensation – Members of Congress should do the same."