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February 7, 2005
February 3, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) was appointed to the House International Relations Committee. Today, he announced that he will serve on the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which has a wide range of jurisdiction over United States international activities, including the investigation of the United Nation's Oil for Food Program.
February 2, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks after listening to President George W. Bush's State of the Union Address:"Tonight, President Bush clearly articulated his domestic and foreign policy goals for the coming year to the American people," said Wilson.
February 1, 2005
"Mr. Speaker, having served as poll manager, poll watcher, county election commissioner, state ballot security coordinator, campaign manager and candidate, I know firsthand the challenges of free elections.
February 1, 2005
Calling it "the right thing to do for our military families," Representative Joe Wilson (SC-2nd District) and Representative Marsha Blackburn (TN-7th District) joined today to introduce the Honoring our Fallen Soldiers and Families Act.The legislation will increase to $100,000 the death gratuity benefit for the families of fallen soldiers, and make that benefit retroactive to October 1, 2001.
January 26, 2005
Congressman Joe Wilson today introduced the Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2005 (H.R. 305), which will help make permanent the current $10,000 child adoption tax credit. "While many Americans would like to adopt children, the high costs associated with the adoption process make this option impractical for many families," said Wilson.
January 26, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson announced that he will host a reception on Wednesday, February 2nd in honor of President Bush's State of the Union Address. "I'm pleased to host this reception in honor of President Bush's fifth State of the Union address," said Wilson.
January 19, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $5.3 million contract to FN Manufacturing, Inc. (FNMI), of Columbia, South Carolina. As part of a $24.3 million continuing contract to FNMI, this funding will be used to modernize machine guns. "Once again, the U.S.
January 18, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson invited South Carolinians to celebrate the 55th Presidential Inauguration. "I look forward to celebrating this great American tradition with other South Carolinians," said Wilson.
January 13, 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $1 million grant to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), of Columbia, South Carolina.