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May 18, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) gave the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of Justice Janice Rogers Brown and in opposition to Senate Democrats' partisan and unprecedented obstruction of President Bush's judicial nominees.
May 17, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) gave the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of Justice Priscilla Owen and in opposition to Senate Democrats' partisan and unprecedented obstruction of President Bush's judicial nominees.
May 13, 2005
SC Base Closure; S.C.'s major military bases to remain openBy SUSANNE SCHAFERAssociated Press 13 May 2005COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina got a vote of confidence from the Pentagon on Friday: Major bases escaped closure and the state was told it would receive more than 700 jobs. "This is a precursor of even better days," said U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C.
May 13, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following announcement regarding the Department of Defense's (DOD) Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendations: "Today is a great day for the Second District of South Carolina. The Department of Defense has reinforced its commitment and confidence in Ft.
May 10, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) reminded all high schools in the Second District of South Carolina to submit their nominations for the 2005 Annual Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery." The nationwide art competition is an excellent opportunity to showcase the talent of area high school students and acknowledge South Carolina's gifted young artists.
May 6, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement praising the new employment numbers released by the Department of Labor reporting that the U.S. economy gained a larger-than-expected 274,000 jobs in the month of April: "I'm thrilled that over 274,000 Americans found new jobs last month," said Wilson.
May 5, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson voted to support the Emergency Supplemental Wartime Appropriations Act Conference Report (H.R. 1268). The bill was passed by a bipartisan vote of 368 to 58, and contains $82 billion in defense-related spending with primary focus on support for the global War on Terror.
May 4, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) spoke on the floor of the U.S House of Representatives regarding accomplishments by House Republicans in the first 100 days of the 109th Congress:"In the past 100 days, House Republicans have delivered a long list of accomplishments that are spurring economic growth and making a positive difference for millions of American families," said Wilson.
April 25, 2005
April 25, 2005Wilson Congratulates Parris Island on DOD AwardWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) congratulated Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on winning the Secretary of Defense Environmental Award in the category of Cultural Resource Management. The award ceremony will take place on May 4, 2005, at the Pentagon.
April 25, 2005
April 25, 2005Wilson Congratulates Parris Island on DOD AwardWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) congratulated Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on winning the Secretary of Defense Environmental Award in the category of Cultural Resource Management. The award ceremony will take place on May 4, 2005, at the Pentagon.