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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.
As I look at the issues that still must need to be addressed, these two appear to rise above all the rest: First, what is the corrective action and funding that will be required to resolve the nearly 14,000 critical deficiencies cited in…
Because it truly is a disgrace what we have done to this cemetery and, frankly, to what I am finding in the VA.
should the Department of Veterans Affairs assume responsibility for Arlington National Cemetery and the cemetery at the Soldiers' Home here in the District of Columbia?
If normal pre-economic downturn interest rates were used that the PBGC would have no deficit.
Baker Spring of the prestigious Heritage Foundation recently warned: ``It is clear that the fiscal year 2013 defense budget will not provide the U.S. military with the resources it needs. Even more problematic is that all reductions to the…
Last Thursday, the President's plans were revealed to cut almost 80,000 army troops and 20,000 marines. This action will weaken our military's ability to protect us from increasing global threats. This decision is another prime example of…
The Constitution gives Congress the responsibility of providing for a common defense. The defense cuts that occur in 2013 as a result of sequestration undermines this constitutional duty. General Ray Odierno, the Army Chief of Staff, has…
Last Friday retired Army Master Sergeant John F. Baker, Jr., a recipient of the Medal of Honor, died at the age of 66. Master Sergeant Baker was a native of Davenport, Iowa, before relocating to South Carolina. My thoughts and prayers are…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I appreciate the leadership of Congressman Tim Scott on this very important issue. As South Carolina votes in the Presidential primary on Saturday, our State is grateful for the leadership of…
In early 2009, the President assured the Nation that with the passage of his stimulus bill, which has failed, the borrowing and spending would reduce unemployment and that it would not exceed 8 percent. January marks the 35th straight…
H-Canyon Chemical Separations Facility at the Savannah River Site near Aiken, South Carolina, which is valued at nearly $1 billion, is the only shielded nuclear chemical separations plant still in operation in the United States. During its…
Yesterday, Peter Isberg, president of the National Payroll Reporting Consortium, Inc., expressed concern over the Senate-proposed payroll tax plan which offers only a 2-month extension instead of the yearlong extension passed last week by…
I thank the chairman for yielding. I want to thank him for his leadership of the Republican Policy Committee and his work on this legislation. Last week the House passed a 1-year payroll extension which included a provision to override the…
Last Tuesday House Republicans successfully passed a bill that protects every American taxpayer and promotes job creation by extending the payroll tax cut, reforming unemployment insurance, and providing Medicare payments to physicians for…
In 2003 the United States military and its allies began operations to remove Saddam Hussein from power, who was a ruthless dictator and a threat to stability in the Middle East, undermining world peace. Yesterday, the United States…
By importing oil from nations such as Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, the West is funding the spread of terrorism.
Yesterday the House passed legislation that supports and provides for servicemembers and their military families who have chosen to dedicate their lives to service in our Armed Forces to protect American families. After victoriously…
The administration's refusal to approve the Keystone XL pipeline is a no-brainer for job creation.
The United States is on track to become the top global oil and gas producer by 2020.
Thank you, Chairman McKeon, for your commitment to military servicemembers, family members, and veterans. Before I begin, I want to commend Vice Chairman Mac Thornberry for his clarification of the detainee issue, which is that the issue…
Yesterday the President announced he will veto the payroll tax extension bill passed by House Republicans due to the inclusion of the Keystone pipeline construction. The President campaigns for jobs, but will sadly veto a jobs bill. This…
Last Friday the National Labor Relations Board announced that they had approved the requests by the International Association of Machinists to withdraw its complaint against Boeing. For the past year, the President's National Labor…
Last Friday the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced November's unemployment rate remained above 8 percent. Over 13 million American families are now without jobs. Nearly 25 million people are looking for full-time employment. The…
Today the House will begin consideration of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011, also referred to as the REINS Act. This bill will require Congress to approve any Federal regulation that will impact our…
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