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Congressman Wilson’s Statement on President’s Afghanistan Plan
December 1, 2009
Press Release
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after confirmed reports of President Obama’s decision to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan in the next six months:
Aiken Standard: Chu touts nuclear power at SRS
December 1, 2009
Article

Chu touts nuclear power at SRS
11/30/2009 10:23 PM

https://www.aikenstandard.com/living/1201Biomass

Both conservatives and environmentalists hailed the groundbreaking of a new Savannah River Site power station on Monday - one group for the way the power station does business, the other for the fuel the station uses.

Wilson Attends Groundbreaking in Aiken for Biomass Facilities
November 30, 2009
Press Release

Wilson Thanks Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Ameresco CEO George Sakellaris for Economic Commitment to South Carolina...  (Aiken, SC) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today celebrated the groundbreaking for a biomass generation plant in his district.  Congressman Wilson joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, Ameresco’s CEO George Sakellaris, and other elected officials to watch as ground was broken on the largest energy efficiency project in the federal government’s history.

Congressman Wilson is Thankful for 100 New Jobs in South Carolina - Thanks Four Star Industries and the Truss Company for their Economic Commitment
November 24, 2009
Press Release
(West Columbia, SC) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) was pleased today to celebrate the announcement of a pipe manufacturing plant in Allendale County.  Congressman Wilson was in Allendale for the economic development announcement this morning.  Wilson released the following statement:
Lexington County Chron: Congressman Joe Wilson: ‘Let’s not forget our seniors, nor 9-11’
November 24, 2009
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Congressman Joe Wilson: ‘Let’s not forget our seniors, nor 9-11’
Bill West 19.NOV.09

https://www.lexingtonchronicle.com/default.asp?sdetail=22375


Second District Congressman Joe Wilson went to the well Monday evening shortly after talking with the Chronicle.

His target was the health care bill passed by the House and now being debated in the Senate.

The State: DeMint, Wilson rip bogus job creation claims
November 24, 2009
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Posted on Wed, Nov. 18, 2009

https://www.thestate.com/politics/v-print/story/1032917.html

DeMint, Wilson rip bogus job creation claims
A government Web site reported stimulus funds produced jobs in nonexistent districts

By JAMES ROSEN
jrosen@mcclatchydc.com

The State: From S.C. to D.C., stimulus jobs battle rages
November 24, 2009
Article

Posted on Sun, Nov. 22, 2009
https://www.thestate.com/local/v-print/story/1039258.html

From S.C. to D.C., stimulus jobs battle rages
How many jobs has the controversial federal program really created?

By JAMES ROSEN
jrosen@mcclatchydc.com

The State: Boeing plant could boost state's defense industry
November 24, 2009
Article
https://www.thestate.com/business/v-print/story/1040305.html

Boeing plant could boost state's defense industry

By CHUCK CRUMBO
ccrumbo@thestate.com

Boeing's decision to build an assembly plant in South Carolina for its new 787 Dreamliner could spark development of the state's defense industry.

Joe Wilson Demands Audit of Stimulus Funds
November 19, 2009
Press Release
After a week of reports on blatant inconsistencies in stimulus spending, and a hearing in the House Committee on Oversight and Government, this Administration still has not provided adequate answers as to the whereabouts of stimulus funds.  In response to this Administration’s insufficient communication on stimulus spending, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) demands an examination of all stimulus dollars appropriated.
RECOVERY.GOV: The Government Website Charged with Reporting Fraud is its Very Own Worst Offender
November 17, 2009
Press Release
After learning that the U.S. Government’s own website that was designed to report potential waste, fraud, and abuse of so-called stimulus funds was its very own example of fraud and abuse, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement: