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News List

  • Wilson Statement on Ethics Dismissal
    Dec 31, 2010  - The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct announced it is dismissing the issue before it regarding Congressman Joe Wilson. Wilson released the following statement following the Committee's dismissal: "I appreciate members of the Committee on Standards for thoroughly examining the matter ... More
  • Wilson Remembers Milliken
    Dec 31, 2010  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement in regards to the passing of South Carolina textile icon Roger Milliken: "Roger Milliken will be remembered as a visionary for the textile industry with his innovations. However, he was also a courageous and ardent supporter of the two... More
  • Wilson Announces 2011 Legislative Agenda Tour
    Dec 22, 2010  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced three press conferences on Monday, January 3, 2011, in the Second Congressional District to unveil his legislative agenda for 2011: 2011 Legislative Agenda Press Conferences Monday, January 3rd 10:00 a.m. West Columbia Richard's Automotive Shop - 1188 Su... More
  • Wilson Named Chairman in 112th Congress
    Dec 21, 2010  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement after being appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee by House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon (CA-25) and Republican Leadership: "I am honored to be named the next Chairman for this Subco... More
  • Wilson Named Chairman for 112th Congress
    Dec 21, 2010  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement after being appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee by House Armed Services Chairman Buck McKeon (CA-25) and Republican Leadership: “I am honored to be named the next Chairman for this Subco... More
  • Wilson Welcomes New Congressional Seat to South Carolina
    Dec 21, 2010  - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2010 (Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Census Bureau announced congressional apportionment totals confirming South Carolina’s population growth and gain in Congressional representation: “After l... More
  • McKeon, Wilson Statements on Senate Passage of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal
    Dec 20, 2010  - U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), the current Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), the top Republican on the committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee, today responded to Senate passage of legislation repealing the Pentagon’s “Don’t Ask, Don’... More
  • Wilson Celebrates the “Sound of Freedom” with Announcement of F-35B Basing in Beaufort
    Dec 9, 2010  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today celebrated the Department of the Navy announcement that Beaufort will base X F-35 Joint Strike Fighter squadrons and X training squadrons. "One of my greatest honors in Congress has been working to ensure that the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has a vibrant f... More
  • Dem Efforts to Raise Taxes Should Cease as Unemployment Rises to 9.8%
    Dec 3, 2010  - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement after the Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in November: "Liberals clearly didn't get the message on November 2nd as we continue to see their efforts to raise taxes during this grueling ec... More
  • McKeon, Wilson Encourage Comprehensive Oversight of Pentagon’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Recommendations
    Nov 30, 2010  - Urge Democratic Congressional Leaders to Show Restraint on Significant Change to Military Policy in Waning Days of 111th Congress Washington, D.C.-The top Republicans on the Armed Service Committee and the Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel today called for vigorous Congressional ove... More