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(WLTX) – Second District Congressman Joe Wilson stopped by News19′s studios Thursday to talk through several major policy issues that are affecting the country. Wilson was asked first about North Korea and the current diplomatic crisis with that country. Last weekend, the dictatorship tested a nuclear weapon. Wilson, who’s one of the few members of Congress who’s ever been to that country, says nations... Read More
More than 100 residents filled a lecture hall at the University of South Carolina Beaufort on Wednesday to ask U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson questions about the economy, energy and politics. Nick Kremydas of the S.C. Association of Realtors and Bill Bethea of the Jasper Ocean Terminal Joint Project Office joined the Republican at the town hall meeting. Wilson was first elected to the House... Read More
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement today after the American Conservative Union bestowed on the congressman a positive rating of 92 in their annual ratings of conservatism in Congress. “As a lifelong conservative, I am grateful for this recognition. The cause of limited and responsible government continues to be threatened by those in Washington whose unfounded faith in... Read More
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement today after Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Peter Orszag announced that the White House had revised their deficit numbers to add an additional $90 billion in deficits for Fiscal Year 2009 and 2010. The new estimates project a $1.841 trillion and $1.258 trillion deficit for 2009 and 2010 respectively. “While this administration... Read More
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement today after joining with a bipartisan group of fellow members of Congress to introduce the American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act of 2009 (H.R. 2227). “We have a tremendous opportunity here to put our nation onto a strong course of action that will mean America remains a leader in new energy technology... Read More
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today as the Obama Administration marks their first 100 days in power – 100 days of big spending and growth in government. “Under the Obama Administration, our nation is 100 days older and deeper in debt,” said Rep. Wilson. “It is clear that President Obama and his Democrat allies in Congress have... Read More
Congressional Global Health Caucus JOINT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 28, 2009 Washington, DC – As Congress prepares to deal with the public health emergency caused by the swine flu virus, the Congressional Global Health Caucus will hold a briefing next week to address the spread of Swine Influenza in the U.S. and abroad. In light of the rapidly changing information about the... Read More
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after introducing H.R. 2063, a bill to require the Department of Treasury to use any money repaid under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to pay down the national debt. ... Read More
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after recent unsolicited, automated phone calls into the Second Congressional District claimed Congressman Wilson opposes pay increases for our troops. ... Read More