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“The provisions in the bill and the process used to secure passage were both designed to enhance the power of politicians; citizens should be proud of efforts to limit such power.” Following the health care takeover vote this evening, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released this message directly to all of the concerned citizens who fought so hard over the last year to protect... Read More
Tuition help for military spouses resumed after Wilson demands action. From Beaufort Gazette By PATRICK DONOHUE pdonohue@beaufortgazette.com 843-706-8152 Published Sunday, March 21, 2010 After outrage from military families and federal lawmakers, the U.S. Defense Department has reversed its decision to halt funding of a program that gives tuition assistance to military spouses. The Pentagon announced earlier this month it would resume the stalled My Career Advancement... Read More
A national health care restructuring bill is more likely to become law this week. Democrats, and U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, are considering a tactic called “deem and pass,” which would fast-track the Senate bill to a full vote. Republican Joe Wilson says the move is a smoke and mirrors way for Democrats to avoid taking a tough vote on the... Read More
From CNN Political Producer Shannon Travis Washington (CNN) – He sat down and yelled, “You lie,” at President Obama. But according to a new TV ad, he “stood up, when most people have been silent.” That’s the sentiment from voters in South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson’s new television spot – the first of his re-election campaign. The 60-second spot features voters defending Wilson’s work on... Read More
by Jessica Taylor South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson is up with the first ad of his reelection campaign, featuring constituents praising the Republican for speaking out when “most people have been silent.” The 60-second spot doesn’t directly mention Wilson’s outburst during the president’s September address to Congress on health care reform, but the voices in the ad praise Wilson for candor and directness. “You... Read More
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson has selected Dustin Olson to run his re-election campaign. Olson, who hails from Colorado, is a graduate of both the Republican National Committee Campaign Management program and the Leadership of the Rockies program. Olson served as Coalitions Director for the Bush/Cheney 2004 re-election campaign and later served in the Bush administration working on conservation and agricultural policy. He has run congressional... Read More
Things are moving full speed ahead on the future site of West Columbia’s Farmer’s Market. It’s not where you would expect to find a politician, but on Monday Congressman Joe Wilson took a break from the campaign trail to try his hand at construction. “I love working in the yard,” said Representative Joe Wilson. “This is just an extension for me... Read More
Wilson Says the Path is No Better than the Plan Itself Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the Education and Labor Committee, today released the following statement after the president announced his final health care plan: “The Washington liberal majority has selective hearing on health care. This is most recently highlighted today with the president’s announcement of his final health care plan that... Read More
Joe Rolls Up Sleeves, Works at Jobsite & Talks With Working Joes at New SC Farmers Market on Monday March 8 at 12:30 West Columbia, S.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) takes his Joe Means Jobs tour to the future SC State Farmers Market to highlight new jobs and meet with workers. Joe will roll up his sleeves and work alongside some other “working... Read More
Lyman Whitehead and Dr. Barbara Nielsen to Co-Chair the Campaign. (West Columbia, SC) – Dedication to the Second District is something Joe Wilson lives by daily. Guided by service, Joe has chosen two dedicated public servants to co-chair his 2010 Congressional campaign which seeks to bring more jobs to South Carolina and needed change to Washington, DC. Lyman Whitehead of Lexington County and... Read More