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How many jobs has President Obama’s stimulus package created? No one knows. And that’s a major problem. The Obama Administration recently launched a website at www.recovery.gov to track stimulus spending, fraud, and abuse, but unfortunately the website seems to be its very own worst offender. It reports millions of dollars spent to create jobs in congressional districts that do not... Read More
Earlier this week, the Senate Finance Committee approved the health care bill proposed by Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.). Without a doubt, this bill will increase government spending and increase taxes for Americans. We need more people to voice their opposition to the Democratic leadership. Will you help us get this message out by asking five of your friends to sign up today? SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2009 WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives this morning during debate on H.R. 2990, the Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act. *To View Congressman Wilson’s Floor Speech, Click Here* “Madame Speaker, I rise to support H.R. 2990, the Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act of 2009. “This bill has a number of... Read More
Liberals Want To End Secret Ballot The foundation of our democracy is the right of each and every American to vote on who should represent our interests and concerns in government. Fundamental to that process is the concept of a secret ballot- an opportunity to express one’s opinion without the fear of intimidation, coercion, or retribution. As someone who believes we... Read More
Legal immigration has been the backbone of this country’s success since its beginning. Unfortunately, today illegal immigration harms American taxpayers and workers as well as our national security. Our first action to combat the problem of illegal immigration is to secure our borders now. We must fully fund and implement the construction of a fence along our southern border as well... Read More
With a growing number of servicemembers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, we must go to great measures to ensure our veterans receive the best care possible. That means greater oversight of the facilities, hospitals, and clinics that care for our veterans. They deserve access to the highest quality medical technology and a health care system that is responsive to their... Read More
Our men and women in uniform deserve not only the equipment necessary to complete their mission but the support of this nation as well. It is not the role of politicians in Congress to make strategic decisions about the military. Our Generals in the field are best equipped to decide what our troops need and what the mission demands. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... Read More
South Carolinians are well aware that our health care system is costly and difficult to navigate. The status quo is clearly unacceptable. I believe we can help Americans afford health care without handing over health care decisions to Washington bureaucrats. If we allow a government takeover of health care, we will damage the vital doctor-patient relationship. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Building a... Read More
While we are not paying as high a price as we were last summer, gas prices continue to fluctuate and are currently on the rise. High energy prices hurt American families not only at the pump but anywhere we try to buy food or goods. That is why I have continued to support a comprehensive energy plan which utilizes the... Read More
The productivity and creativity of the American economy has fostered tremendous prosperity for the United States. However our economy has been hit hard by a combination of different factors that have led to job loss, an undermining of confidence in our financial system, damage to retirement savings, and home foreclosures. The best way to respond to this challenge is not... Read More
