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Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement regarding the news that the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) began construction on the Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site near Aiken, South Carolina. The MOX project is in accordance with an agreement between the United States and Russia to dispose of unnecessary weapons-grade plutonium. This facility will turn plutonium into energy-producing nuclear fuel.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), co-chair of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today delivered the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), today issued the following statement in response to recently released reports on the reduced deficit and increase in jobs.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) co-sponsored the “Secure Borders FIRST Act of 2007,” introduced by Representatives Peter King (R-NY) and Lamar Smith (R-TX).

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement regarding Democrat attempts to decrease transparency in the earmark process:

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2637, the “Child Labor Protection Act of 2007.” This bill increases penalties for child labor law violations. Wilson is an original co-sponsor of the legislation.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today announced the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will open a new community-based clinic in Aiken. A clinic is also planned for the Spartanburg area.

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, today voted in favor of legislation to fund our soldiers’ missions in the Global War on Terrorism: