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June 15, 2005
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional taskforce, led by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, today released a report stressing the urgent need for reform at the United Nations.
June 13, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, Saddam Hussein was able to siphon almost $10 billion from a United Nations-administered program that was designed to provide food and care to the Iraqi people.
June 10, 2005
When visiting the Middle East over Memorial Day weekend, I must admit that I did not expect to see a sign for "Big Bob's Truck Stop and Up-Armor Facility" in Balad, Iraq. But again demonstrating the fortitude of the U.S. military, our soldiers established this facility in response to the increasing numbers of roadside bombs used against our convoys.
June 8, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, June is American Homeownership Month, recognizing the benefits of achieving the American Dream. As a former real estate attorney for 25 years, I know firsthand the joy of homeownership," said Wilson.
May 26, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, Ronald Reagan once said that, ‘the government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it.
May 25, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks regarding his support for the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1815). The legislation was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 390 - 30.
May 24, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) introduced the "Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2005," (H.R. 2474). This legislation would provide a one time, tax credit up to $5,000 to help cover non-reimbursable expenses, including lost wages, incurred by living organ donors.
May 23, 2005
Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution honoring the 57th anniversary of the independence of the state of Israel (H.Con.Res. 149).
May 19, 2005
May 19, 2005Wilson, Taylor Secure Tricare for Reserve PersonnelWASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Armed Services Committee yesterday approved an amendment sponsored by Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS) to permanently provide Tricare coverage to all Reserve Component service members.
May 18, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) was appointed to the House Democracy Assistance Commission by Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL). The new, bipartisan Commission was established by the House Democracy Assistance Commission Resolution and is comprised of sixteen Members of Congress.