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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. "By offering a tax credit to offset adoption costs, we'll help these families provide loving homes to millions of children.
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. "I look forward to hearing more about the President's agenda to make America a more secure and more prosperous country."Please see the following details for the reception:5:00 PM – 10:00 PMWednesday, February 3, 2005 212 Cannon House Office Building
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. Department of Defense is entrusting FNMI to provide the finest military equipment available to our troops." said Wilson.
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. "In addition to hosting events in Washington, I also invite everyone to view the Inauguration in the Midlands and Lowcountry offices of the Second Congressional district." Please see the following details regarding these events.
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. SCEMD will use the funding in Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties to support emergency preparedness and response activities associated with a potential release of hazardous materials from the Savannah River Site (SRS)."This contract is great news for the counties surrounding the Savannah River Site," said Congressman Wilson.
January 13, 2005
Wilson Announces $200,000 Award for Ridgeland's Wagon Branch ProjectWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $200,000 grant to the town of Ridgeland, South Carolina, for the Wagon Branch Project. By allowing Ridgeland to extend its water lines to the Wagon Branch community, this funding will help improve water quality in the area. "The citizens of the Wagon Branch community have suffered with poor water quality for too many years," said Wilson.
January 12, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) wrote to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in opposition to newly announced plans to lift a statutory rule that limits Guard and Reserve deployments to two years. In a separate letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Duncan Hunter, Wilson also requested a Congressional hearing to examine the length of National Guard deployments. "Members of the U.S. National Guard are eager to serve our country in the War on Terror.
January 8, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks from the House Floor:"Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the International Relations' Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation is scheduled to review the Volcker Interim Report on the United Nations' Oil-for-Food Program. I'd like to thank Chairman Hyde and Subcommittee Chairman Rohrabacher for their leadership on this issue," said Wilson.
January 7, 2005
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding Congressman Tom DeLay's announcement that he will permanently step down as Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives: