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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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Feb 9, 2016

But sadly, on subsequent visits across the country with my family, we saw the beginning of a free-market society, a modern society. But it has evolved now, sadly, as indicated, into an autocratic political system, a crony capitalist system…

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Feb 9, 2016

My goal today has been to highlight the importance of ensuring the State and local education agencies have local control when deciding among the myriad options available in delivering quality instruction and meeting the needs of all the…

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Feb 9, 2016

I would like what the State's doing, essentially what the ESSA's doing: saying to local leaders, go out there and meet the needs and exceed the needs of the students in your area.

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Feb 9, 2016

As I stated, there certainly is a role for the Federal.

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Feb 9, 2016

It's the most difficult challenge.

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Feb 9, 2016

It's actually both. It's all of us. The Civil rights is a local issue, it's a State issue, it's a national issue.

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Feb 9, 2016

Will the Department be requesting O&M funds to sustain the facility?

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Feb 9, 2016

Today in the President's budget proposal, sadly, the President terminated funding to the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) at the Savannah River site. I am disappointed the President has not acknowledged how crucial MOX is to…

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Feb 9, 2016

I share the concern of Congressman Zinke, and that is that we are facing irrational enemies who truly believe in a policy and a course of death to America, death to Israel.

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Feb 9, 2016

The Army investigation into the inadvertent shipments of anthrax concluded that 'no individual or institution was directly responsible.'

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Feb 9, 2016

These reports highlight the diverse and continued threats posed by weapons of mass destruction to the United States and our allies.

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Feb 9, 2016

Has a roadmap been developed to plan utilization of this facility?

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Feb 9, 2016

The entire Department of Defense countering weapons of mass destruction enterprise is critical in preventing, protecting against, and responding to the weapons of mass destruction threats.

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Feb 9, 2016

The proliferation and potential use of weapons of mass destruction remains a grave and enduring threat.

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Feb 9, 2016

And I believe a vote is being called.

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Feb 9, 2016

Can you discuss any potential utilization by Interagency partners?

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Feb 3, 2016

Last week the National Safety Council honored Carol Johnson, president and CEO of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, with their annual CEOs Who Get It award. This award recognizes leaders who have built a positive safety protocol through…

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Feb 2, 2016

The fantasy Iranian nuclear deal went into effect on January 16, giving the Iranian regime billions of dollars to support terrorism, expand its ballistic missile program, and threaten American families with attacks. Just 2 weeks ago…

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Feb 2, 2016

I call this hearing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee to order.

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Feb 2, 2016

It is critical that the United States maintain a dynamic national defense against the growing threat posed by biological weapons and naturally occurring diseases.

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Feb 2, 2016

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank all of you for being here today. I appreciate the strong commitment of Chairman Mac Thornberry on acquisition reform and his persistence.

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Feb 2, 2016

The report discusses the importance of 'building upon defense support to civil authorities.'

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Feb 1, 2016

The President's actions are inconsistent with his words of the State of the Union. His praise of job growth is undermined by ObamaCare, which the OMB has identified will destroy over 2 million jobs. His concerns for more gun control was a…

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Jan 12, 2016

This evening the President will address Congress and the American people and will defend his legacy of failure in jobs, national defense, and more gun control. The President's legacy has destroyed jobs and has increased regulations that…

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