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10/19/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today released the following statement after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at an all-time high of 12,011:
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10/18/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today released the following statement after the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time high of 12,000:
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10/17/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after President George W. Bush signed into law the ‘Military Commissions Act’:
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10/11/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today touted the success of Republican economic policies after the Bush Administration announced its revised deficit forecast.
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10/11/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on International Relations, today made the following statement regarding North Korea’s rogue nuclear program and Democrats’ efforts to delay America’s defense systems:
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10/06/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today made the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor’s report that 51,000 jobs were created in September:
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09/29/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), past Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today released the following statement regarding the Senate’s delay in considering the US-India nuclear agreement:
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09/28/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today announced the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families has been awarded nearly $450,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Wilson visited the Center during his district bus tour in August.
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09/27/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement upon passage of H.R. 6166, the Military Commissions Act. The bill passed by a vote of 253 - 168.
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09/22/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on International Relations, today cosponsored H.Res. 1033, a resolution condemning Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s remarks before the United Nations General Assembly.
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09/21/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement upon House passage of border security legislation:
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09/21/06
WASHINGTON – The Iraqi province of Dhi Qar today became the second province turned over to full Iraqi control. In response, Republican House Members released the following statement:
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09/15/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Service Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s efforts to clarify Article 3 of the Geneva Convention as it relates to terrorist interrogation.
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09/14/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 6061, the “Secure Fence Act.” The bill passed by a vote of 283-138.
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09/13/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today issued the following statement upon passage of H.Res. 994, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. The resolution passed by a vote of 395-22-1.
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09/11/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement remembering the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States:
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09/07/06
WASHINGTON –Republican House Members today applauded the continued progress of the Iraqi government on its path to full independence. Iraq today assumed full control of the Iraqi armed forces, putting the prime minister in direct control of the military.
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09/05/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on International Relations, today commended President George W. Bush for his continued commitment to winning the War on Terror and protecting American families. President Bush today released his updated National Strategy For Combating Terrorism (NSCT).
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09/01/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today made the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor’s report that 128,000 jobs were created in August:
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08/15/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) on Monday, August 21, will embark on his annual 5-day district bus tour. Congressman Wilson and his staff will travel throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District to visit with constituents, discuss their concerns, and share news of his efforts in Congress.
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08/15/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), former Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today congratulated India on the anniversary of its 59th year of independence:
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08/10/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, today made the following statement regarding the foiled terror plot in Great Britain. British officials have arrested 21 people who planned to use liquid explosives to target airplanes flying between Great Britain and the United States.
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08/08/06
WASHINGTON – The 4th Iraqi Army Division (IAD) today assumed the lead for security operations in its area of responsibility from the 101st Airborne Division. Victory in Iraq Caucus Members made the following statements:
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08/08/06
WASHINGTON – The 4th Iraqi Army Division (IAD) today assumed control of security operations in its area of responsibility from the 101st Airborne Division. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, made the following statement:
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08/04/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today made the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Labor’s report that 113,000 jobs were created in July:
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07/31/06
PLANO – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today joined Chairman Sam Johnson and members of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Employer – Employee Relations for a field hearing in Plano, Texas. Wilson made the following opening remarks:
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07/29/06
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives last night approved H.R. 4, the “Pension Protection Act,” by an overwhelming vote of 279-131. Congressman Joe Wilson, a member of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce, made the following statement:
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07/27/06
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today adopted the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 4157, the Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2006. Congressman Joe Wilson’s amendment to strike language requiring hospitals to report the range of private contractual negotiated rates for inpatient services was included.
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07/27/06
WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson on Monday will join Chairman Sam Johnson and members of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Employer – Employee Relations for a field hearing in Plano, Texas. This hearing will address a key issue in the debate surrounding illegal immigration: employee verification systems and employer enforcement.
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07/27/06
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 5682, the “United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006.” The bill passed by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 359 - 68. Congressman Joe Wilson, past Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, made the following statement:
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07/26/06
WASHINGTON – Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki today addressed a joint session of Congress regarding the progress being made in Iraq and the work ahead. Congressman Joe Wilson, Co-Chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, made the following statement:
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07/26/06
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 5057, the “Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial Act.” The bill passed by a voice vote. Congressman Joe Wilson made the following statement:
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07/11/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Past Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, strongly condemned a series of terror attacks at train stations in India:
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07/10/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) was the keynote speaker at a panel event hosted by the Heritage Foundation regarding the status of U.S.-India relations. He made the following remarks:
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07/07/06
WASHINGTON, DC – After the U.S. Department of Labor reported that 121,000 American jobs were created in June, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s (CA-08) pessimistic statement about American job growth:
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06/27/06
WASHINGTON, DC – After the House International Relations Committee overwhelmingly passed the “U.S.-India Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006” (H.R. 5682), Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement:
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06/22/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006” (H.R. 5638) by a 269 to 156 vote:
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06/21/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after the House Resources Committee passed the “Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial Act” (H.R. 5057).
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06/16/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Congressman Mark Green (WI-08) praised passage of H.Res.861, a resolution declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror:
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06/15/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives debated H.Res. 861, a resolution declaring that the United States will prevail in the Global War on Terror. Congressman Joe Wilson, Co-Chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, made the following statement regarding political progress in Iraq:
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06/14/06
WASHINGTON, DC – As Members of the U.S. House of Representatives prepare to debate a resolution regarding the Global War on Terror, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, highlighted counterterrorism operations in Iraq:
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06/13/06
WASHINGTON, DC – As Members of the U.S. House of Representatives prepare to debate a resolution regarding the Global War on Terror, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, highlighted the increasing warfighting capacity of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF):
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06/09/06
WASHINGTON, DC – After Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called recent job growth ‘disappointing,’ Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding House Democrats’ promise to lead America in a new economic direction:
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06/08/06
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chair of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the death of terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi:
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06/07/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairman of the Victory in Iraq Caucus and a member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks regarding his sixth visit to Iraq.
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05/25/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R- SC) joined Congressmen Dan Burton (R- IN), Gary Ackerman (D-NY), and Joe Crowley (D-NY) in co-authoring a Dear Colleague letter responding to critics of the proposed civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and India. Congressman Wilson made the following statement about the letter:
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05/24/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding his strong opposition to measures in the 2007 Energy and Water Appropriations bill which eliminate funding for a mixed oxide (MOX) facility at the Savannah River Site (SRS):
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05/24/06
Washington, DC – Members of the South Carolina and Georgia delegations stand united against efforts to eliminate the Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Program in H.R. 5427, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act of FY 2007. Representatives Joe Wilson (SC-02), Gresham Barrett (S-03) and Charlie Norwood (GA-09) will express their strong support for the MOX program by voting against this legislation.
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05/23/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a veteran of the South Carolina Army National Guard, made the following statement regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announcement that identifying information for 26.5 million veterans and some spouses was stolen earlier this month:
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05/18/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after witnessing President Bush sign the “Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005,” into law at the White House. This legislation extends the President's 2003 tax cuts on dividends and capital gains and provides immediate relief against the alternative minimum tax (AMT).
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05/15/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division has approved a loan of $2,399,000 and a grant of $101,000 for the Allendale County Hospital.
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05/15/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a 31-year veteran of the South Carolina Army National Guard, made the following statement regarding President Bush’s efforts to secure America’s borders:
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05/12/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, members of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee issued a decision to eliminate all funding for the Mixed Oxide (MOX) program at the Savannah River Site (SRS). Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Congressman Gresham Barrett (SC-03), and Congressman Charlie Norwood (GA-09) announced their commitment to restoring this critical funding:
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05/12/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding the death of Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery:
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05/11/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) voted in support of the FY 2007 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5122), which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a bipartisan 396 to 31 vote. H.R. 5122 serves as the blueprint for America’s national security programs, authorizing $512.9 billion in budget authority for national security programs implemented by the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.
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05/10/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his strong support for the “Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005”(H.R. 4279), which extends the alternative minimum tax relief, the increased limit on small business expensing, and the low rates on capital gains and dividends. Congressman Wilson made the following statement about this legislation:
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05/10/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding 185 House Democrats who voted against the “Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005” (H.R. 4297). The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a 244 to 185 vote.
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05/09/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of House Majority Leader John Boehner's (OH-08) efforts to rein in the federal budget:
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05/09/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke at a press conference in support of the “Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act” (H.R. 5037), which ensures that American soldiers are buried with dignity. He also voted in favor of this legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a 408 to 3 vote.
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05/03/06
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), today announced that the Committee approved his amendment to require the National Guard Commission to study the “National Defense Enhancement and National Guard Empowerment Act of 2006” (H.R. 5200). The amendment will be included in the FY 2007 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5122).
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05/03/06
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), announced that the Committee approved his amendment to de-link the United States and Russia mixed oxide (MOX) programs. His amendment, which also restores $34.7 million for the construction of the MOX fuel fabrication plant at the Savannah River Site (SRS), will be included in the FY 2007 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5122).
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05/02/06
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.Con.Res. 392, legislation sponsored by Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) which recognizes the 58th anniversary of the independence of the state of Israel. Congressman Wilson released the following statement of support for this resolution:
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04/26/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) joined Congressman Jack Kingston (GA-01), Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-17), and other members of Congress in a bipartisan press briefing in support of the Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 (H.R. 4409). He made the following statement:
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04/11/06
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04/07/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics released the latest employment report, citing an increase of 211,000 new jobs in the month of March:
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04/06/06
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a letter to members of Congress highlighting the potential economic benefits of a civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and India. Please see the attached letter and the following excerpts:
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04/05/06
What do you get when Iraqi soldiers and coalition forces capture terrorists and discover AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenade boosters, sniper scopes, plastic explosives, and blocks of TNT?
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04/04/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding Congressman Tom DeLay’s (TX-22) decision to retire from Congress:
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04/03/06
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina regarding the Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial Act (H.R. 5057). Senator Lindsey Graham also released a statement of support in favor of the legislation.
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04/03/06
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03/29/06
After leaders of the Democrat party unveiled their National Security Platform today at Union Station, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his concern about the sincerity and direction of their agenda: “Today, Democrats came together at Union Station to unveil their grand platform for National
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03/29/06
American soldiers, Coalition troops, and Iraqi Security Forces are working together to improve economic conditions throughout Iraq. In three years, they have made substantial progress in helping create a civil society which ensures freedom and opportunities for Iraqis, and strengthens the national
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03/28/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding the resignation of White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr. and the appointment of Office of Management and Budget Director Joshua B. Bolten as his successor: “While serving in one of the most challenging jobs in Wash
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03/23/06
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) circulated a letter to all members of Congress encouraging them to support H.R. 4974, bipartisan legislation to waive the application of certain requirements under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 with respect to India. “As we carefully consider all aspects of this legisl.
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03/19/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) spoke on “FOX & Friends” on the FOX News Channel about the three year anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Please see the following video clip and transcript: http://www.shadowtv.com/redirect/notification.jsp?vid=14ba13788415d2c51bfbd3847f78c2f2HOST: sinc
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03/16/06
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of legislation to be introduced today by Chairman Henry Hyde (IL-06) and Ranking Member Tom Lantos (CA-12) regarding the US-India agreement on civilian nuclear cooperation: “Today
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03/14/06
This morning, Republican Members of Congress issued the following statements in response to Democrat Sen. Russ Feingold’s resolution to censure President Bush for ordering NSA Surveillance Wiretappings. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC): “Senator Feingold’s call to censure President Bush for implementing a leg
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03/14/06
Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) have been joined by 159 of their colleagues in calling on Congress to recognize the distinct nature of pension plans offered by rural cooperatives in the final version of the Pension Reform bill, currently being worked out between the House and Sen
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03/14/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding the Army National Guard’s announcement that it has surpassed its recruitment goals by seven percent for the first five months of fiscal year 2006: “As the Guard celebrates its best national record in 13 years, America
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03/10/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his enthusiasm for the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement that 243,000 jobs were created in February: “After yesterday’s announcement that South Carolina’s unemployment rate has decreased by a full percentage point, today’s national report further.
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03/09/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate in South Carolina had dropped a full 1% to a new level of 6.2%: “Today’s extraordinary news demonstrates that South Carolina’s economy is improving and that G.
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03/07/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) praised the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006 (S. 2271) and the Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act (H.R. 32), two important pieces of legislation which demonstrate House Republicans’ ongoing efforts to work
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03/07/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to allow the military to continue recruiting on college campuses: “Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Armed Services Committee and a
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03/02/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding the announcement of a proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and India: “Indian and American citizens value democracy, economic opportunity, and energy independence, and our countries are
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02/28/06
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a letter to Chairman Jim Nussle of the House Budget Committee to express his concerns regarding President Bush’s proposal to cut Medicare funding in the Fiscal Year 2007 budget. He made the following statement regarding this letter: “While I strongly support most
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02/28/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: “Mr. Speaker, while preparing for his upcoming visit to India, President Bush recently highlighted the unique role India is playing in the 21st century. As the largest democracy in
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02/24/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $15,478 through the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Daufuskie Island Fire Department. The department will use the funding to provide public education safety prog...
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02/17/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the U.S. Senate approving the nomination of Reggie Lloyd to serve as U.S. Attorney for South Carolina: “While working with Reggie in the State Legislature, I was always impressed by his extensive judicial knowledge and unquestiona...
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02/16/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his strong support for the passage of H.Con.Res. 341, a bill he cosponsored which condemns the government of Iran for violating the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and urges the United Nations to hold Iran accountable to its interna
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02/15/06
Today, Members of the Victory in Iraq Caucus hosted a lunch in the Rayburn House Office Building regarding reconstruction operations in Iraq. Ms. Dawn Liberi, the Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Iraq Mission, and Brigadier General John F. Kelly led the discussion.
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02/14/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: “Mr. Speaker, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran, continues to deny the devastation of the Holocaust and encourage the elimination of Israel. As his message of hatred and fan
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02/10/06
Today, Iraq’s Electoral Commission announced the certified results of the country's elections on December 15, 2005. Congressmen Mark Green (WI-08) and Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairs of the Victory in Iraq Caucus, congratulated the Iraqi people on accomplishing another key step in the formation of the
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02/03/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his enthusiasm about the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement that 193,000 jobs were created in January and that the national unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent, the lowest level in nearly 5 years: “As our national economy continues to grow at
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02/02/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding the results of the Republican leadership elections in the U.S. House of Representatives: “After an informative and respectful campaign between three qualified and honorable candidates, House Republicans now have a new Major
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01/31/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement after President Bush’s State of the Union Address: “When traveling throughout South Carolina during the month of January, I enjoyed speaking with constituents about their hopes for the future of our country. Security, job opportuniti
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01/13/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that he will host receptions in all offices of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina prior to President Bush’s State of the Union Address on January 31, 2006: “The President’s State of the Union address has always given Americans a unique
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01/10/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) announced that he will hold Quarterly District Meetings in Bluffton and Cayce for constituents of the Second District of South Carolina: Bluffton Meeting Details: Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Bluffton Town Hall Auditorium 20
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01/07/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement regarding Congressman Tom DeLay’s announcement that he will permanently step down as Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives: “Throughout his remarkable career, Tom DeLay has honorably served the people of Texas and our
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01/06/06
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) made the following statement during press conferences in Columbia, Orangeburg, and Beaufort regarding his agenda for the Second Session of the 109th Congress: “I am confident that 2005 will be remembered as a year when Americans worked together to change the cou
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