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July 15, 2015
Editorial

Recent news about the cyberattack targeting federal employees has gone from bad to worse. Over 21 million federal employee personnel records were affected after the Office of Personnel Management was the target of an extended cyberattack. Personal data, such as social security numbers, financial information, and security clearance documents, was stolen, putting the personal and financial security of our citizens at risk. This attack was hardly unique, and increased reports of cyberattacks against our military websites, government data, and businesses are a common occurrence.

Issues:National Security

July 14, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after President Obama announced a nuclear agreement with Iran:


July 10, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta resigned:


July 8, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the Student Success Act.

Issues:Education

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June 25, 2015
“The Supreme Court’s decision is a startling admission that words do not matter, and I am disappointed in the Court’s ruling. I am committed to repealing this broken healthcare law, building a safety net for people in need, not allowing them to depend on what has proven to be a big-government failure."

June 25, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Speaker John Boehner appointed him to the Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016.


June 23, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today regarding the Confederate battle flag:

"I stand with Senator Tim Scott in calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds. Senator Scott's statement yesterday echoes my beliefs:


June 18, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the mass shooting in Charleston, S.C.:

"My prayers are with the victims, families, and congregation of the historic Emanuel AME Church after last night's tragedy in my birthplace, Charleston.


June 18, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015. This legislation will repeal the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax imposed by the Affordable Care Act.


June 16, 2015

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2596, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Congressman Wilson's Cyberattack Standards Study Act was included in this bill as an amendment.