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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.


November 24, 2009
Article

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


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


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.


November 19, 2009
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.

November 17, 2009
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:

November 17, 2009

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement after learning details about last night’s deadly train accident in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Reports indicate that an Amtrak passenger train hit a vehicle that was trying to cross the tracks, killing all four occupants in the car. 

 


November 13, 2009
(Beaufort, SC)  – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after the Obama Administration announced their decision to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-confessed mastermind of the September 11th terrorist attacks, to New York City for a trial in civilian court:

November 10, 2009

(Beaufort, SC)  – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement as America honors its heroes this Veteran’s Day:


November 10, 2009
Article

https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2009/11/07/republicans-stress-jobs-in-health-care-debate/

Republicans Stress Jobs in Health-Care Debate
Peter Landers reports on the health care debate.