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September 12, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following the statement after the House passed H.R. 2775, the No Subsidies Without Verification Act, a bill that challenges the Administration's recent announcement to no longer verify each applicant when requesting assistance for exchange subsides.


September 11, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) delivered the following remarks this afternoon on the floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of the anniversary of 9/11 and the Benghazi terrorist attacks.

"Mr. Speaker, twelve years ago, our nation was attacked by jihadists who sought to destroy our freedoms. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who lost their lives in New York, Washington, and Shanksville. We also pay tribute to those who have successfully fought in Afghanistan and Iraq to keep us safe by defeating terrorists overseas.


September 10, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following statement after today's House Armed Services Committee hearing on Syria. Witnesses included Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey.


September 4, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following statement after questioning Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey at the House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on a potential military strike against Syria.


August 20, 2013

On Monday, August 26, 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 efforts in Congress.

NOTE: Not all stops are media accessible. Any media wishing to attend should contact Caroline Delleney with Congressman Wilson's office at (202) 812-1426.

Monday, August 26th – Lexington County


August 15, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, released the following statement in response to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's executive actions on sexual assault prevention:

Issues:Our Veterans

August 13, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling, which ordered the Yucca Mountain licensing application to proceed.

Issues:Energy

August 7, 2013
Editorial
Your editorial citing "Budget cuts are hurting military" is on point, but your assertion that sequestration was conjured by Republicans is incorrect. On page 342 of Bob Woodward's book, "The Price of Politics," sequestration is attributed to the president. In fact, House Republicans voted twice last year to avoid the sequester and addressed the issue in this year's House passed budget. Unfortunately, the Senate has ignored all of our initiatives and has refused to vote on a replacement.
Issues:National Security

August 5, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 2907, the National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act last Thursday. This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08 NDAA) to repair a loophole in eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members to receive credit towards early retirement by including any active duty service with the exception of active duty training since September 11th, 2001.

Issues:Our Veterans

August 2, 2013

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2009, the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act. This bill bars the IRS from implementing or enforcing any component of Obamacare.