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March 31, 2005
March 31, 2005Wilson Announces $6.6 Million Contract for FNMI Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC.) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $6.6 million contract to FN Manufacturing, Inc. (FNMI), of Columbia, South Carolina.
March 31, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) expressed his support for the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to construct a facility at the Savannah River Site (SRS) to manufacture mixed oxide (MOX) fuel for eventual use in commercial nuclear power plants."This decision is a big step in the right direction," said Wilson.
March 16, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Mr. Speaker, as a thirty year member of Rotary International, I'm proud to recognize the valuable work of new Rotarians in Russia," said Wilson.
March 15, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, under the leadership of President George W. Bush, the men and women of our armed forces are winning the War on Terrorism.
March 15, 2005
March 15, 2005Wilson to Host Social Security Town Hall MeetingsWashington D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that he will host several Social Security town hall meetings from March 21st through March 23rd. These meetings will provide an opportunity for constituents to share their opinions about the condition of the Social Security system.
March 14, 2005
Half a Dozen Lawmakers Have Kids at War By LAURIE KELLMANAssociated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) -- For about half a dozen members of Congress who have had kids serving in Iraq, the war is far more than a matter of public policy. They debate it and often defend it - with eyes on public opinion, like almost any elected official.
March 9, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Madame Speaker, as a member of the Iraqi Women's Caucus, I am honored to recognize the bravery and strength of the Iraqi and Afghan women today in their developing democracies," said Wilson. "In the face of great danger, the women of Iraq and Afghanistan are displaying tremendous courage.
March 8, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in appreciation of President Bush seeking to strengthen our Social Security system," said Wilson. "When Social Security was conceived in the mid-1930's, the average life expectancy at birth in the United States was 60. Today, the average American life expectancy is over 77.
March 4, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to three South Carolina communities. "South Carolina's firefighters risk their lives daily to protect our families and our property," said Wilson.
March 3, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House floor: "Mr. Speaker, I am honored to discuss how two service organizations in the Second District of South Carolina that have joined together on the 'Nothing to Hide' project to promote awareness about mental illness.