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News List

  • Wilson Praises U.S. Military on Capture of Saddam Hussein
    Dec 16, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement after Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured near his hometown of Tikrit: "Today is a message to the world's dictators and terrorists - whoever you are and wherever you are, America will be after you to protect the American p... More
  • Wilson Announces Funding for S.C. Fire Department
    Dec 10, 2003  - Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the Burton Fire-Rescue Department will receive $275,674 in funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “I am pleased to congratulate the Burton Fire-Rescue Department and particularly Chie... More
  • Wilson Announces Funding for S.C. Fire Department
    Dec 10, 2003  - Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that the West Columbia Fire Department will receive $46,883 in funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “I am pleased to congratulate the West Columbia Fire Department and particularly Chief... More
  • Wilson Announces Over $2.2 Million in Funding for SC Emergency Food and Shelter Programs
    Dec 9, 2003  - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) announced that South Carolina counties have been awarded $2,207,589.00 by the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) Program. “I am very pleased that South Carolina will have the funds to help those in need throughout our communities,” said Congressman Wilson. “South... More
  • Wilson Praises SC Policy Council
    Dec 8, 2003  - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) made the following remarks on the House Floor: “Mr. Speaker, last week, the visionary Grover Norquist, President of the Americans for Tax Reform, honored the South Carolina Policy Council with the rare and prestigious Dragon Slayer Award. President Edward T. Mc... More
  • Wilson Commends President Bush’s Inspiring Speech in London
    Nov 21, 2003  - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) made the following remarks on the House Floor: “Mr. Speaker, this week President George W. Bush gave an inspiring speech at Whitehall in London, while visiting the Royal Family and Prime Minister Tony Blair. The President stated clearly that the United States i... More
  • Health Savings Accounts Will Give Health Care Freedom to Millions
    Nov 20, 2003  - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) made the following remarks on the House Floor: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Conference Report for H.R. 1, a historic bill that will include the creation of Health Savings Accounts, a breakthrough program that gives control back to patients,” sai... More
  • Wilson Applauds AARP's Endorsement of GOP Medicare/Prescription Drug Bill
    Nov 20, 2003  - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) made the following remarks: "As a member of the AARP myself, I am very pleased that they have endorsed our bipartisan effort to modernize Medicare with a prescription drug benefit. The AARP gives this bill the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval when it comes to... More
  • Wilson Encourages Participation in American Diabetes Month
    Nov 19, 2003  - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) made the following remarks on the House Floor: “Mr. Speaker, November is American Diabetes Month and it is important that communities throughout our nation participate in spreading awareness of the facts about the disease. Diabetes is a very serious health prob... More
  • Republican Policies Create Jobs, Help Grow the Economy
    Nov 7, 2003  - Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) made the following remarks on the House Floor: “Mr. Speaker, yesterday we learned that jobless claims dropped to a two and half year low, further signifying the success of Republican tax relief championed by President George W. Bush. This fol... More