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February 17, 2011

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.


February 16, 2011

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

February 15, 2011

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:


February 14, 2011
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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama's FY2012 budget proposal:

 

Issues:Economy and Jobs

February 10, 2011

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

February 9, 2011

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

January 31, 2011
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At a time when more than 15 million Americans are without jobs, there is no doubt that South Carolina's families continue to hurt. With the state's unemployment rate sitting at 10.7 percent, Congressional legislation needs to be geared toward jump-starting the economy. I know our state has a remarkable workforce that can attract job-creating industries to our communities.
Issues:Economy and Jobs

January 19, 2011
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:

January 19, 2011
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.

January 10, 2011
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.