Joe Wilson

South Carolina's 2nd District

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  • RT @HASCRepublicans: Sequestration Begins: Northrop Grumman says it wil cut its payroll by nearly 600 employees http://t.co/lJ22Qe0r
  • Join the US Army Military District of Washington at the Colonial Life Arena this weekend! Find more info here: http://t.co/KJ94uM3S
  • Proud to have received the @FreedomWorks 2011 Freedom Fighter Award this morning. http://t.co/LxECzT3H
  • The horrific attack in Libya is senseless and will not be tolerated. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims families http://t.co/DeKXJzLd
  • Today, we remember the innocent lives lost on #September11, 2001 and our Armed Forces who have fought to keep us safe. http://t.co/cF2gWOD0
  • Congratulations to two Paralympians from SC's Second Congressional District, CeCe Mazyck and Jerome Singleton! http://t.co/q2qdw1nd
  • Latest Jobs report brings more bad news for our economy. We need REAL solutions that will put us back to work. http://t.co/WAEpm20m #4jobs
  • By December, it is projected that our national debt will reach ceiling set at $16.394 trillion. Completely unacceptable.http://t.co/iCqRvQTw
  • Enjoyed visiting with Doug and Renee this morning on WNRR's Talk of the Town in North Augusta. Thanks for having me! http://t.co/h8nlNGeN
  • Excited to hear eCycling International SC will invest in new facility in Allendale County that is expected to create 18 new jobs!
  • This afternoon, I'll call into The Afternoon Drive with @KevenCohen around 5pm. Feel free to listen LIVE here: http://t.co/PWzTM6AF
  • Congrats to SC Ports Authority as Charleston was named fastest-growing top 10 US container port for first 1/2 of 2012. http://t.co/Vk5hrhCc
  • Excited for the agreement reached by Aiken County and SRNS regarding an expansion for the Center for Hydrogen Research. http://t.co/u9JCb0tO
  • Honored to have received The L. Mendel Rivers Award given to me by the Air Force Sergeants Association earlier today! http://t.co/6MU3c8M0
  • Check out a recent story in the Greenville News regarding the opportunities MOX brings for turning weapons into energy. http://t.co/UypG9qNQ
  • Our economy will not improve until Congress removes the govt overreaching barriers that are prohibiting job creation. http://t.co/v3skjzGo
  • Please tune in as I join WVOC's Keven Cohen today from 5-6pm in-studio for an update on Washington. Listen live here: http://t.co/TCGitHAr
  • Tomorrow, I will be on Fox News America's HQ at 1:30pm to discuss sequestration and a recent letter I sent to DOD. Please be sure to tune in
  • Today, I sent a letter w/ 23 other MOCs to Panetta requested an explanation for $708 mil TRICARE reprogramming request. http://t.co/cmpf2Vvv
  • Pleased w/ bipartisan passage of #sequestration transparency act requiring Administration to outline DOD budget cuts http://t.co/lXbKO62U
  • Tomorrow AM, I'll be on @cspanwj discussing impacts of sequestration on national security and economy. Watch it live: http://t.co/u7pbii8U
  • MOX will enable the US to honor its intl. obligations while generating revenue for taxpayers. http://t.co/zZdziFqW #letsfinishMOX
  • Proud to support and cosponsor of the Repeal of Obamacare Act http://t.co/SPJ9m4ef #FullRepeal #4jobs
  • Today's unemployment reports bring bad news for our economy. President's policies are failing our economy and making America much worse.
  • SCOTUS decision leaves in 21 tax increases which will cost over $675 billion over the next ten years.http://on.fb.me/N2XJxN #FullRepeal
  • Today's ruling by SCOTUS is extremely disappointing for limited government and expanded freedom. http://t.co/9k7ZPlLP #FullRepeal
  • Check out today's op-ed in The Hill's Congress Blog on how sequestration destroys jobs and threatens national security http://t.co/PwrC6sh1
  • Way to go Gamecocks! Looking forward to tonight's game against Arkansas.
  • On this day in 1777, our beloved Red, White, and Blue flag was adopted as our nation's symbol of freedom. Happy Flag Day!
  • Proud the House voted again today to repeal another portion of ObamaCare http://t.co/cRv60oOe
  • Please help my friend @VernBuchanan compete in the finals of the House New Media Challenge and LIKE his Facebook page: http://t.co/6BPXNZrw
  • Only 69K jobs were added in May, well below the expected 150K. The President's policies are failing our country http://t.co/D2PzlNMU
  • Enjoyed meeting Jasmine Thompson @erbandadia today! Best wishes and looking forward to hearing of your future success http://t.co/khbwA6o7
  • Encouraged to hear new jobs are coming to SC! http://t.co/t0xQd9fQ
  • Grateful for the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act today http://t.co/FlWf0Wgo
  • Help @RepJeffDuncan compete with the House New Media Challenge and Like his Facebook page! https://t.co/SxlQuzRX
  • The Smith-Amash Amendment to NDAA is dangerous and threatens the resources our troops need to effectively defend us: http://t.co/eUxx0UfP
  • Excited to see the Senate pass bipartisan legislation reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. Great for jobs in SC!
  • Grateful to have received the US Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award this morning in Columbia at Aflac. http://t.co/n2ApGBWh
  • Thankful House Republicans passed the Defense Sequester Replacement bill: http://t.co/OMUtEezQ
  • Early this morning, HASC passed #FY13NDAA. Thankful for the leadership of @BuckMcKeon. http://t.co/FVWfpgnl
  • Proud to have voted to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank which helps our markets remain competitive and keeps jobs in SC.
  • Latest job report marks the 39th month our nation's unemployment rate has remained above 8%. Absolutely unacceptable. http://t.co/qMlKUARX
  • Looking forward to joining Tony Powers in-studio at 5pm in North Augusta. Listen LIVE here: http://t.co/BWrelqbS
  • Check out my most recent Op Ed which ran in the Aiken Standard regarding Yucca Mountain. http://t.co/4uFdR1qz
  • Today marks 64th anniversary of Israel's Independence. I am very grateful to our dem ally in the Middle East and proud to stand with them!
  • Looking forward to joining Keven Cohen with WVOC this afternoon at 5pm. Listen LIVE here: http://t.co/J78DEWZ2
  • Proud 2 introduce legislation aimed at opening Yucca Mtn. Ppl of SC deserve the resources our taxpayer $ have paid for http://t.co/QyYnGmqT
  • #HASC Military Personnel Subcommittee Mark can be found here: http://t.co/tETYejUw
  • Proud to have received a perfect score with @NFIB this year for supporting #smallbiz . Private sector growth is key to economic success.
  • Please help me compete in the New Media Challenge and follow me on twitter!
  • Great News! @SCDEWinfo: SCs unemployment rate dropped to 8.9% in March, down from 9.1%; the first time in 3 years the rate is below 9%
  • Small Business Tax Cut Act just passed House by a vote of 235-173. Proud to vote in support of #jobcreation #Taxcuts #smallbiz
  • Please "like" my Facebook page and help me with the New Media Challenge! http://t.co/35RGAuoO
  • Enjoyed mtg Tom Von Kanael @Sea2Sea1 2day. Tom is biking across US to assist military families return to civilian life http://t.co/pNRx02Ld
  • Despite failed North Korean missile launch attempt, the President must act now in order to protect our great nation. http://t.co/0dkGm7PG
  • Looking forward to joining my good friend WVOC's Keven Cohen this afternoon in studio from 5-5:30pm. Listen LIVE here:http://t.co/kvtWqq0W
  • POTUS' policies are failing our economy. 38th month unemployment over 8%. House Rs have plan to help put US back to work.#PlanForJobCreators
  • Looking forward to serving as a volunteer guardian for WWII Vet and former SC-06 Rep Harold Young of Florence with next week's Honor Flight!
  • Enjoyed hosting a roundtable today with community leaders in the Midlands regarding sequestration and SC's economy. http://t.co/61kMMxvN
  • Congrats to SRR (Savannah River Remediation) announcing closure of tanks 18 & 19. I appreciate Savannah River Site & their efforts!
  • This afternoon, House Republicans passed the Path to Prosperity, a fiscally responsible budget for fiscal year 2013: http://t.co/4AHS3cTI
  • Excited to hear Tognum AG will be adding 20 new jobs and investing $40 million for expansion at Aiken plant http://t.co/zoYBIQKD
  • At 5:15PM, I'll be on the radio with Tony Powers in Augusta to discuss ObamaCare at SCOTUS. Listen LIVE here: http://t.co/56PKlIpb
  • Day 1 of oral arguments complete at #SCOTUS. What do you think of the constitutionality of #Obamacare?
  • Check out this interview with @DailyCaller : My reaction to Obama's "flexibility" remark to Russian President Medvedev http://t.co/oP5RXIN3
  • Two years ago today, the President signed ObamaCare into law, a government mandate which was forced down our throats. It must be repealed.
  • Gas prices have doubled since Obama was sworn into office. The President's failed policies are destroying our economy: http://t.co/MaxQECP7
  • Earlier this afternoon, the House voted to repeal the rationing #IPAB board created under Obamacare http://t.co/IreExrMT
  • ICYMI: @Heritage_Action Check out 5 Questions: http://t.co/fmvhNSX3 and Issue Profile: http://t.co/6Nkun5SB
  • ICYMI: I was featured as @Heritage_Action Member of the Week last week. Check out the Congressional Profile: http://t.co/QQX9oj9T
  • New CBO report states Obamacare could cause 20 million Americans to lose their employer-provided healthcare coverage. #repealObamaCare
  • I'll be on WVOC with @wesleydonehue and @PhilBaileySC at 5:08pm. Excited to join them! Click the link to listen LIVE: http://t.co/J78DEWZ2
  • CBO latest report reveals Obamacare will cost $1.8 trillion instead of $940 billion previously claimed by Dems. Law MUST be fully repealed.
  • New CBO report states that the deficit will increase by $93 billion in FY2012 due almost entirely to cost of payroll tax cut. Unacceptable.
  • Today at 5pm, I will be in studio with Tony Powers of Talk Radio 1380AM in Augusta, GA. Listen LIVE here: http://t.co/56PKlIpb
  • Enjoyed attending the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hilton Head Island over the weekend with my good friend, @RepTimScott http://t.co/VHSEj46B
  • Our nation's unemployment rate has remained above eight percent for the past THREE years. Absolutely unacceptable. http://t.co/3gTp2VZk
  • Earlier today, I voted in favor of the bipartisan #JOBSAct which will spur economic growth by helping #smallbiz #startups create #jobs.
  • Tonight at 8pm, I will be on OpenCongressRadio. Listen to the interview here: http://t.co/OVhriT19
  • Enjoyed serving on the Education and Workforce Committee with Rep. Donald Payne. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
  • Excited about the new energy technology which will be developed at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC! http://t.co/PsfktLfK
  • Today, the E&W Cmte held a mark-up on the 2 final bills of ESEA which takes action by limiting federal gov't role in our education system.
  • This AM, I spoke at Natl Grd Youth ChalleNGe Presser. So proud of program's success and the opportunities it provides for struggling youth.
  • My thoughts and prayers are with the family of my friend, Tom Sponseller. What a terrible tragedy.
  • Saddened by the recent news of the helicopter crash in AZ. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the 7 Marines who died.
  • 3 yrs since President's failed stimulus bill was passed. His broken promises have lead to highest unemployment and debt in US history.
  • Tonight, I voted in favor of the PIONEERS Act, a bill which will promote economic growth and energy independence. http://t.co/g5hG8Lzb
  • The President's failed policies are hurting America's small businesses: http://t.co/FbkitKBL
  • I'll be on with Keven Cohen at WVOC in Columbia at 5:08pm today. Listen LIVE here: http://t.co/J78DEWZ2
  • Fighting to protect jobs in Aiken and Barnwell Counties at the Savannah River Site http://t.co/p6z7VTYU
  • Click the link to register for the Charleston Small Business Workshop going on this Thursday. Great Opportunity! http://t.co/z0uFSJdO
  • Just cast my vote in favor of the STOCK Act which bans insider trading in Congress. The bill passed 417-2.
  • Just arrived at the Ed and Workforce Committee Hearing where we will examine the constitutionality of the President's NLRB appointments.
  • January marks the 36th straight month where the unemployment rate has remained above 8 percent. Unacceptable.
  • Voting in favor of a bill tonight which will freeze the pay for members of Congress and other federal employees through 2013.
  • Defense Sec. Panetta's announcement today of the implementation of $47 billion in cuts threatens our national security: http://t.co/9WBMqC5Y
  • Check out my most recent op-ed in response to the State of the Union Address http://t.co/nly10pH1
  • Thank you for your service @GabbyGiffords. Your courage and perseverance is a testament to us all.
  • Speaking this morning with radio host Armstrong Williams about the State of the Union address. http://t.co/AGlEDke6