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January 20, 2004
“Mr. Speaker, over the last year, our nation has experienced extraordinary successes. The American military has fought a victorious battle in Iraq to overthrow one of history’s most despotic regimes, and are continuing today to protect the American people in the War on Terror. Thanks to their valor the world is safer knowing that Saddam Hussein is no longer a threat,” said Congressman Wilson.
January 13, 2004
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 9, 2004
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the Town of Port Royal Fire Department will receive $144,306.00 in funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
January 8, 2004
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has opened up the House Floor of the U.S. Capitol to staff-led tours for the first time since September 11, 2001. Tours will begin on January 12, 2004, and will continue on a trial basis.
January 2, 2004
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) held press conferences today in Columbia and Beaufort to discuss his agenda for the second session of the 108th Congress, which begins this upcoming January 20th. Congressman Wilson outlined his agenda to the constituents of the Second District to inform them of his goals for the upcoming Session of Congress.
December 16, 2003
Today, U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement after Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured near his hometown of Tikrit:"Today is a message to the world's dictators and terrorists - whoever you are and wherever you are, America will be after you to protect the American people," said Congressman Wilson."The capture of the murderous dictator vindicates the valiant and historically successful sacrifices of the American and Coalition troops.
December 10, 2003
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the Burton Fire-Rescue Department will receive $275,674 in funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
December 10, 2003
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the West Columbia Fire Department will receive $46,883 in funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
December 9, 2003
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that South Carolina counties have been awarded $2,207,589.00 by the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) Program.
December 8, 2003
“Mr. Speaker, last week, the visionary Grover Norquist, President of the Americans for Tax Reform, honored the South Carolina Policy Council with the rare and prestigious Dragon Slayer Award. President Edward T. McMullen, Jr. received a symbolic sword for the Council's efforts in fighting tax increases in South Carolina,” said Congressman Wilson.