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Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1735, theNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.
Congressman Wilson issued the following statement after voting against the motion to concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 719, the Continuing Resolution for FY 2016:
"When I was elected to Congress, I promised to make a difference and create meaningful change, which is why I could not vote for another stop-gap measure that kicked the problem down the road for another few months or continued to provide funding to an organization that sells tissue and organs from aborted babies.
Frustration Grows with President Obama over Response to China Hacks
The Hill
Corey Bennett
Republicans are frustrated with President Obama for delaying hacking sanctions on China and threatening to force his hand.
Committee leaders from both the House and Senate this week criticized the White House decision to table any penalties until after Chinese President Xi's upcoming state visit.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3134, theDefund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement following the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 3461, the to Approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on fourteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
"Today is a day for remembrance. We remember those nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who were murdered in the terror attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, and we remember those who lost their lives to defend democracy and our freedoms. September 11 is the Pearl Harbor of our century.
Every day I hear from men and women about the harmful effects of Obamacare on their families. The effects of the President’s takeover of the health care system are well-known: destroyed jobs, increased medical costs, denial of services, and higher insurance premiums for families and individuals in South Carolina’s Second Congressional District and across the country.
(W. Columbia) – On Monday, August 24, 2015, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will embark on his annual district Bus Tour. Congressman Wilson will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his work in Congress.
NOTE: Not all stops are media accessible. Any media wishing to attend should contact Leacy Burke with Congressman Wilson's office at leacy.burke@mail.house.gov
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced today that he is an original co-sponsor of the Employee Rights Act, legislation that empowers American workers and shields them from unfair treatment in the workplace:
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations today: