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Congressman Wilson Opening Statement for Military Personnel Subcommittee Hearing on Current Status of Suicide Prevention Programs in the Military
September 9, 2011
Press Release

"Today the Subcommittee meets to hear testimony on the efforts by the Department of Defense and the military services to prevent suicide by service members, family members and civilian employees.

Issues:National SecurityOur Veterans
Wilson: Same Failed Approaches Will Lead to Same Failed Results
September 8, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after President Obama's addressed a joint session of Congress this evening regarding the Administration's jobs program:

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Wilson: Republicans Poised to Keep Job Creation at Forefront of Legislation
September 2, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August jobs report. The unemployment rate remained at 9.1% as the economy showed no net gain of new jobs:

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Wilson Reschedules District Tour
August 21, 2011
Press Release
Due to his recent possible contraction of Lyme disease, Congressman Wilson will be postponing the annual Second Congressional District Tour until the week of September 26th-30th. The town hall scheduled for August 22 in Chapin will be rescheduled until the week of September 26th-30th as well.

Issues:Economy and Jobs
MEDIA ADVISORY: WILSON ANNOUNCES 2011 DISTRICT TOUR SCHEDULE
August 18, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced a tour of the Second Congressional District beginning on Monday, August 22, 2011. Media availability is denoted by *:

2011 Wilson District Tour Schedule

Monday, August 22

Issues:Economy and Jobs
COLUMN: Taking the Sting Out of Military Service
August 15, 2011
Article

Recently, it has been called into question why the military operates grocery and department stores. While many budget-conscious experts question the need for such services, defense officials must weigh the immense value and cost savings of the military resale systems against fleeting political rhetoric.

Wilson Votes Against Latest "Budget Control Act of 2011"
August 1, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after he voted against passing the latest version of the "Budget Control Act of 2011" today:

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Wilson: Enough with Budget Gimmicks. Time Is Running Out.
July 30, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 2693, Senator Harry Reid's "Budget Control Act of 2011" earlier today:

"The Reid plan does nothing to address Washington's out of control spending.

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Wilson Votes to Hold Washington Accountable for Spending
July 29, 2011
Press Release

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Budget Control Act:

Issues:Economy and Jobs
COLUMN: GOP Stopping the Reckless Spending Spree
July 24, 2011
Article
Last November, voters across America, including in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina, ushered in a new wave of conservatism that would put an end to out-of-control government spending fueled by over-reaching policies such as failed stimulus plans.
Issues:Economy and Jobs