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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:

 

"Today, the Subcommittee on Military Personnel will conduct its second hearing on non-appropriated fund activities and will turn its attention to commissaries and exchanges—the Department Of Defense's military resale operations.

 

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
COLUMN: South Carolina Moving Forward
January 31, 2011
Article
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. Congress needs to do its part by enacting legislation beneficial to small businesses and individuals.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
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:

I continue to be extremely concerned with the number of suicides among the members of our armed forces. I applaud the aggressive steps the Army has taken to address this tragic problem, and I appreciate the transparency it has shown in regards to releasing the data.
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. I am deeply saddened by the news regarding my colleague Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. I ask for all Americans to take a moment and recognize those who passed and those still fighting for their lives as a result of this tragedy.

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. Wilson went one step further and committed an additional five percent cut in the Second Congressional District's office for a total savings of ten percent for taxpayers.
Wilson Statement on Ethics Dismissal
December 31, 2010
Press Release
The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct announced it is dismissing the issue before it regarding Congressman Joe Wilson. Wilson released the following statement following the Committee’s dismissal: