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Joe Wilson

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Joe Graves Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, he has been involved in various legislative efforts during his tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for his focus on issues such as military and veterans' affairs, education, and energy policy. He has also been active in promoting economic development in South Carolina.

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Aug 2, 2013

Overreaching regulations are stifling economic growth and destroying jobs. Last year, the administration enacted 1,172 new regulations, which is 16 percent more than 2011. At the current rate the administration operates, increasing…

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Aug 1, 2013

ObamaCare is a train wreck quickly approaching the station near you. This unworkable, unaffordable law will destroy hundreds of thousands of jobs, disrupt the doctor- patient relationship and offer a ``Free Ticket, No Show'' health care…

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Jul 31, 2013

the commitment that I saw, and determination, when I visited the hillside, with Congresswoman Bordallo, in Vietnam.

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Jul 31, 2013

This has a catastrophic effect. When we hear the word 'furlough,' the American people need to know what that means.

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Jul 31, 2013

I share the concern of Congressman Forbes, and I appreciate that you are raising the issue of sequestration.

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Jul 31, 2013

I will be reintroducing International Megan's Law. It did pass when Howard Berman was chairman.

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Jul 31, 2013

I want to thank the professional staff. They have just been so effective on this extraordinary issue.

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Jul 31, 2013

I have full faith in his capabilities to resolve the failures in the JPAC office.

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Jul 31, 2013

Last August, Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo and I had the opportunity to visit the Joint Personnel Accounting Command--JPAC--headquarters, as well as a field recovery team on the side of a mountain in Vietnam.

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Jul 31, 2013

But I truly am concerned that we need to show how much we appreciate the young people making a difference for our country.

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Jul 31, 2013

Thank you very much, Dr. Cole. And I want to thank you and Ms. Farrell for your thoroughness, your obvious appreciation of how significant this issue is, and we are just very grateful that you have provided this information.

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Jul 31, 2013

The hearing will come to order. Everyone is welcome to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel on the topic of the Department of Defense's challenges in accounting for missing persons from past conflicts.

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Jul 31, 2013

Today the subcommittee will continue its oversight on the important issue of POW/MIA recovery.

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Jul 23, 2013

7 percent of the Marine Corps are women. And I just leave you with that 7 percent is just as important to the commandant as the other 93.

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Jul 23, 2013

It is just heartwarming to see opportunity provided, people transformed.

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Jul 23, 2013

Over the last decade women have served exceptionally in many positions in combat.

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Jul 23, 2013

Tomorrow the President will venture back on the campaign trail to explain his failed economic policies. For months, we have heard the President talk about infringing upon our Second Amendment rights, defending his administration from…

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Jul 19, 2013

Our education system needs reform for America's children. For far too long, we have watched as government red tape and regulations have robbed our youth from learning the skills necessary to succeed. Children deserve better than…

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Jul 18, 2013

I would like to thank the chairman for yielding. I am very grateful to Chairman John Kline and Subcommittee Chairman Todd Rokita for their leadership on this very important issue for our children. Mr. Chairman, big government often creates…

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Jul 17, 2013

The President made inaccurate promises when he shoved a 2,000-page health care takeover bill through both Houses of a Democrat-controlled Congress. Now he is usurping power again by choosing to relieve employers from the higher taxes and…

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Jul 16, 2013

According to Investor's Business Daily: From the media to Wall Street, June's jobs report is being spun as a major positive, a sign the economy is back on track. Maybe the pundits should look at the actual numbers, which are abysmal. At…

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Jul 10, 2013

the TIP Report also makes clear that 'Chinese law remains inadequate to combat all forms of trafficking.'

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Jul 10, 2013

borders are no excuse for human rights abuse.

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Jul 10, 2013

China has become the global magnet for sex traffickers.

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Jul 9, 2013

According to a recent editorial in the Washington Times: The promise of ObamaCare was that it would make health insurance both universal and affordable. It was obvious from the beginning that President Obama's scheme, a fantasy of politics…

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