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Democrats refuse to learn how to help the economy. Last night, the Senate rightfully failed to pass the President’s tax-increasing jobs bill. Yet many Democrats are trying to blame the Republicans for its failure when several members of their own party voted against it! The House GOP sent dozens of pro-job bills to the Senate, including bills for regulatory reform, small business... Read More
Don’t ask Vice President Joe Biden to rally the troops or cheer on the team. Last Thursday, Vice President Biden told the Washington Ideas Forum that the GOP was “absolutely” strong enough to defeat President Barack Obama in the upcoming election. He went on to say that “a significant majority of the American people believe that the country is not moving in the... Read More
What is Governor Perdue thinking? She suggested recently that we shouldn’t hold a Congressional election in 2012 because you might hold your Congressional representatives accountable for the decisions they make. Isn’t this what our country is all about? Aren’t you supposed to hold your elected officials accountable for the decisions they make? By holding elections, you have the opportunity to send a message to your... Read More
On September 11, 2001, our nation changed forever. We all remember where we were on that September morning, but many of us have forgotten the unity that occurred after that day. We were united in our grief because it was time to grieve. In our anger because there was cause for anger. In our compassion for those who died. In our love... Read More
Please join Congressman Eric Cantor, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Congressman Joe Wilson, and House Speaker Bobby Harrell for a Roundtable and Breakfast Reception honoring South Carolina Young Guns Victory Fund and the Re-election Campaigns of South Carolina freshmen: Congressman Tim Scott (SC-01), Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-04), Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Congressman Mick Mulvaney (SC-05) Tuesday, September 6, 2011 8:00am roundtable • 9:00am breakfast reception In the office... Read More
By Rep. Joe Wilson and Rep. Susan A. Davis 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. Commissaries and exchanges are among the most popular benefits enjoyed by... Read More
Deceit. And we knew it all along. President Obama’s health care plan does cover illegal immigrants… and WE have to pay for it. The Department of Health and Human Services issued an ObamaCare grant that will cover those who are in the country illegally, something that the President swore to the American people would not happen. We were able to... Read More
Nearly two years ago I made national news when I voiced your outrage at the misrepresentations being perpetuated by the Obama administration. The media and Obama’s liberal allies attacked me for only pointing out the truth that ObamaCare would cover illegal immigrants. Yesterday, my point was vindicated when the Department of Health and Human Services announced its newest... Read More
Borrowing almost half of every dollar it spends, the United States “is in a financial crisis,” South Carolina 2nd District Congressman Joe Wilson said Tuesday morning in Orangeburg. “The message is clear,” Wilson said. “We must have fiscal responsibility. The government has been borrowing 42 cents of every dollar. “In Washington, it’s just a credit card. It won’t work anymore.” Speaking at the Family Health... Read More
By: U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson 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. By electing the largest conservative majority in the House since 1946, Washington was sent a very clear message:... Read More