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By DEDE BILES
https://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20130408/AIK0101/130409584/1007/AIK0101/ribbon-cutting-held-for-the-veteran-student-success-center-at-usc-aiken
When USC Aiken celebrated the official opening of its Veteran Student Success Center Sunday, it was fitting that the strip of fabric used in the ribbon-cutting ceremony was a patriotic red, white and blue. The facility, located in the school's Gregg-Graniteville Library, is designed to aid men and women who served in the military in making the transition back to civilian life.
"Pete the Cat" is a popular series for children, and Aiken Elementary School first graders were happy to hear one book read to them by a special guest on Thursday – U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C.
The congressman read about Pete's adventure in "Rocking in My Red Shoes" by Eric Litwin. According to the website, in the book, Pete learns about the school library, the lunchroom and the playground – playing his guitar throughout the day.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest jobs report for the month of March:
"Once again, with the latest jobs report, the American people see that our economy is not improving the way we were promised. Nearly 12 million Americans are still unemployed, while millions more are underemployed or have given up the search for a job. Washington must change its policies to eliminate the economic uncertainty that is discouraging small businesses from hiring and hindering economic growth.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H. Con. Res. 25, the House Republican Budget.
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 803, the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) Act.
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel held a hearing today on the Impact of the Continuing Resolution, Sequestration, and Declining Operations and Maintenance Budgets on Military Personnel and Family Related Programs.
Next Monday, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will open a new office space in Barnwell which will be visited by staff bimonthly, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 10AM-1PM .
Ribbon Cutting for New Offices in Barnwell County
March 11, 2013
11:00 AM
Barnwell County Courthouse
Room 106
141 Main Street
Barnwell, SC 29812
*Media Availability following ribbon cutting.
(West Columbia, SC) – Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest jobs report:
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 879, the Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act, last week. Each year, the House and Senate have nine months to agree upon and pass a budget and twelve separate appropriations bills to fund government activities. Since 1980, Congress has only twice completed the appropriations process before the deadline on October 1. This bill would change the Congressional budget procedure from a one-year to a two-year cycle.
Fort Jackson: