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On October 29th and 30th, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) will participate in Humana Inc.'s "Let's Talk" mobile Medicare educational campaign in Columbia, South Carolina. As the enrollment process for Medicare's new prescription drug benefit continues, Congressman Wilson will meet with constituents to ensure that they understand the up-coming registration process and their coverage options.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $700,000 through the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Lexington County Fire Service: "I'm thrilled to congratulate Fire Service Coordinator Rusty Rawl and the Lexington County firefighters on this substantial grant," said Congressman Wilson.

Today, Victory in Iraq Caucus Co-Chairs Congressmen Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Mark Green (WI-08) praised the passage of the Iraqi draft constitution: "The Iraqi people have spoken clearly in support of a constitution that will protect their rights as citizens of a democracy and serve as an essential guide for their nation," said Congressman Wilson.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) expressed his strong support for a commonsense proposal to reform the federal budget, and also urged House Democrats to support this fiscally responsible plan: "When American families face financial crises, they make important sacrifices and responsible decisions to get their budget back on track," said Congressman Wilson.

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the Historic Beaufort Foundation will receive a $230,000 grant as part of the 2005 Save America's Treasures (SAT) grant partnership:"Residents of Beaufort have always recognized the tremendous beauty and significance of the over two hundred year-old Beaufort Arsenal," said Congressman Wilson.

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.Res. 300, a bill sponsored by Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) which recognizes the South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and salutes the outstanding service of the Company to the people of South Carolina. Congressman Wilson made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S.

Today, Victory in Iraq Caucus Co-Chairs Congressmen Mark Green (WI-08) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) praised the successful elections in Iraq:"In a courageous display of national pride and unity, this weekend millions of freedom-loving Iraqis braved the threat of attack to head to the polls and vote on a constitution drafted by their fellow countrymen.

After President Bush's speech today, Co-Chairs Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Mark Green (R-WI) joined other members of the Victory in Iraq Caucus to express their strong commitment to winning the War on Terror: "Today, President Bush reminded us that we are in a long-term war and clearly articulated the necessity of victory.