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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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Apr 18, 2012

I just see cuts of dramatic effect affecting American families and our security.

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Apr 18, 2012

I particularly appreciate your pointing out this is not a peace dividend. The world is so dangerous, and so thank you for emphasizing that.

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Apr 18, 2012

I'm very concerned about the sequestration of the defense budget, which would be a reduction of 8-12 percent beginning next January.

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Apr 17, 2012

The President's proposal of the Buffett rule tax increase is just another political gimmick, rejected by the Senate, which is targeted at small business owners. With our Nation's record unemployment rate of over 8 percent throughout the…

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Apr 16, 2012

As I traveled across the Second Congressional District of South Carolina over the last constituent workweek, I became increasingly aware of a growing relationship between the Savannah River National Laboratory and one of their regional…

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Apr 16, 2012

I would like to commend Congresswoman Chu for your leadership on this issue.

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Mar 27, 2012

Ambassador Locke disclosed that China has submitted a list of 141 high-tech items that they want from the United States.

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Mar 27, 2012

I had the privilege of visiting with troops from the Republic of Korea in Afghanistan for the provincial reconstruction teams.

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Mar 27, 2012

It is really a classic example of the success of free market democracy over totalitarian government.

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Mar 27, 2012

The United States should not in any way agree to having Chinese rockets and Chinese participation in the International Space Station.

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Mar 27, 2012

And it would seem like they would see the benefit of having a more normal regime in Pyongyang, so I appreciate your efforts there.

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Mar 27, 2012

It is critical for an individual to know their legal rights.

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Mar 27, 2012

Yes, sir. In my written testimony, I highlight some statistics that we had for DAV exclusively.

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Mar 27, 2012

On behalf of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and our 1.2 million members, all of whom are wartime disabled veterans, I am pleased to be here today to testify before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs and…

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Mar 27, 2012

There are certainly a number of recommendations that the Commission has put forward.

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Mar 27, 2012

They have now done that and generally it seems to be an effective program.

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Mar 26, 2012

Today marks an extremely important day in our Nation's history. The Supreme Court is scheduled to begin hearing oral arguments on the constitutionality of the President's government health care takeover legislation that was forced upon the…

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Mar 26, 2012

I understand the goal was to utilize the VLC to more effectively define requirements to streamline development of Vertical Lift technology and increase program success at lower risk and cost.

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Mar 26, 2012

Two and a half years ago the Department of Defense Acquisition, Technology & Logistics leadership asked Industry to self form into the 'Vertical Lift Consortium' (VLC).

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Mar 26, 2012

I am concerned about the issue of American tax dollars being spent to procure Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters for the Afghani and Iraqi air forces.

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Mar 22, 2012

Every American should be given the freedom to make his or her own decisions regarding health care. When the government takeover health care bill was passed, the liberal control of Congress took away this right and instead created the…

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Mar 21, 2012

During the President's effort to lobby for the government takeover of health care, he promised the American people his proposal would cost $940 billion and ``won't add a dime to the deficit and is paid for upfront.'' The Washington…

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Mar 21, 2012

Hazing is a degrading act that must not be tolerated in the military or in our society.

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Mar 21, 2012

HR178/ S.260 introduced by Joe Wilson (SC)/Bill Nelson (FL). Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act.

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Mar 21, 2012

We would also like to thank Senator Bill Nelson, Senator James Inhofe, and Representative Joe Wilson for their continued support of bills to eliminate the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation DIC offset to the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP).

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