Rep. Addison Wilson

Republican  •  2nd District, South Carolina  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 2001
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06/03/12
Loebsack has work left to do

That includes U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., who famously yelled "You lie," at the president during his state of the union address. It also includes U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., who criticized students for graduating from college with student ...

Source: Hawk Eye
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06/02/12
Wilson, Davis to discuss ports issues

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, and state Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, will speak about Charleston, Jasper County and Savannah port issues at noon Monday before the Hilton Head Island First Monday Republican Lunch Group at Aunt Chilada's ...

Source: Island Packet Online
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06/02/12
7th District attracting most attention in state primary

...on turnout and how President Barack Obama does in the district's rural counties. In the state's 2nd District, incumbent Republican Joe Wilson again faces a primary challenge from Phil Black of Lexington County, who he defeated in the last two GOP primar

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06/01/12
Showing that Hostage-Taking Works

In 2009, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, shouted “you lie” at Obama during a presidential address. During the health-care vote, Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, yelled “baby killer” while Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Michigan, was speaking ...

Source: Consortiumnews.com
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06/01/12
Wilson, Black vie for House District 2 seat

Lexington County businessman Phil Black said he is not running against U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson, R-S.C., but for the people of District 2. Black, who unsuccessfully challenged Wilson in 2010, will face the incumbent in the June 12 Republican primary ele

Source: Aiken Standard
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05/31/12
Wilson, Davis to discuss ports issues

U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, and state Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, will speak about Charleston, Jasper County and Savannah port issues at noon Monday before the Hilton Head Island First Monday Republican Lunch Group at Aunt Chilada's ...

Source: Island Packet Online
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05/31/12
It Was One Heck of a Burger

...you believe that? “The burger was delicious!” he gushed. “Loved the bottomless fries!” Soon South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson caught burger fever and invited Red Robin to come to his home state. “I have a high regard as to Dr. Heck’s

Source: Roll Call
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05/31/12
Barack Obama … Stressed He Probably Knows About Judaism More than Any Other President … Sure He Does

...lips are moving, the BS is a flowing … “some of my best friends are Jews”, huh? In the immortal and profound words of US Rep Joe Wilson (SC-R) … YOU LIE!!! Get ready folks, Barack Hussein Obama is at it again. This time, as reported at The Weekl

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05/30/12
Graham speaks out against military cuts

He was flanked by U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson of Springdale and S.C. House Speaker Bobby Harrell of Charleston, both Republicans, as well as Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, a Democrat, and host of Midlands military boosters and business leaders.

Source: The State
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05/29/12
Lindsey Graham Visits Bases and Warns of Cuts

"Our Secretary of Defense, he has clearly pointed out we have a danger of a hollow force," said Congressman Joe Wilson who serves with Graham on the Armed Services Committee. "I look at the danger of the hollow force in this way. We will be putting at risk

Source: WLTX.com
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05/28/12
We the People say, You Work For Us!

"Mr Smith Goes to Washington". Mr. Smith is a good man fighting corruption in congress. Great performance by Jimmy Stewart: Rep. Joe Wilson, called Obama a liar in front of Obama and Congress. Obama was talking about his mysterious health care bill where .

Source: Pravda
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05/26/12
Politicians share sweet treats with residents

On a blistering hot day in May, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson set up shop in the downtown Aiken alley to help try to cool off Aiken residents with an ice cream social following the Memorial Day parade. "The Memorial Day parade in Aiken

Source: Aiken Standard
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05/25/12
Celebrate Memorial Day with ice cream, parade

Among the parade's attendees will be U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who will also attend an ice cream social sponsored by the Aiken County Republican Party immediately following the parade, beginning at 2 p.m. The ice cream event will .

Source: Aiken Standard
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05/25/12
Study: Most Tariff Bills Would Count as ‘Earmarks’

Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) proposed six tariff bills, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) proposed 11, Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) proposed 16 and Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) proposed four. Each of those lawmakers ranks highly on Heritage Action’s voting scorecard.

Source: Roll Call Online
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05/25/12
Celebrate Memorial Day with ice cream, parade

...including "Rules and Tools for Leaders," according to the press release. Among the parade's attendees will be U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who will also attend an ice cream social sponsored by the Aiken County Republican Party imme

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05/25/12
Letter: Leave veterans' retirement plans alone

...Shame on our leadership in Washington for their greed. The House Committee on Veterans Affairs, which is run by Rep. Joe Wilson, does not support any retirement plan for our veterans that would reduce their income. This would put a hardship on the vet a

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05/24/12
Aiken Electric hosts annual meeting, awards lawn tractor

Dewitt Livingston, trustee district No. 9; and Robert Curry, trustee-at-large. Special guests in attendance included U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson; Sens. Shane Massey and Nikki Setzler; S.C. Reps. Roland Smith, Bill Clyburn, Bill Hixon, Bill Taylor and Tom Young ..

Source: Aiken Standard
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05/24/12
Free mailing privileges

Veteran Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-Columbia, spent about $14,500 on mail. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-West Columbia, spent $440. Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-Laurens County, and Tim Scott, R-North Charleston, reported no mass mailing expenses at all. Mulvaney ...

Source: Rock Hill Herald
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05/24/12
Aiken Electric hosts annual meeting, awards lawn tractor

...O. Dewitt Livingston, trustee district No. 9; and Robert Curry, trustee-at-large. Special guests in attendance included U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson; Sens. Shane Massey and Nikki Setzler; S.C. Reps. Roland Smith, Bill Clyburn, Bill Hixon, Bill Taylor and Tom Yo

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05/23/12
Is Congressional speech really sophomoric?

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) shouts as U.S. President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress at the U.S. Capitol September 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. What does it take for a politician to communicate with the American public?

Source: 89.3 KPCC
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05/22/12
WWII veterans honored through free flight to visit D.C. memorials

Some are walking with canes. Others are in wheelchairs. Congressman Joe Wilson says he's never seen an airport welcome like this one. "Well, and I had to let the veterans know this is not the way people are normally greeted when you get to Washington," he

Source: WRDW-TV
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05/22/12
Dorgan looks to country’s ‘strong political center’ to restore civility

Charles Sumner, R-Mass., by Rep. Preston Brooks, D-S.C., and Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., shouting “You lie!” at President Obama during a speech to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 9, 2009. Both events were shocking, but the fact that member ...

Source: Jamestown Sun
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05/22/12
Civility in public discourse: Dueling with words

Charles Sumner, R-Mass., by Rep. Preston Brooks, D-S.C., and Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., shouting “You lie!” at President Obama during a speech to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 9, 2009. Both events were shocking, but the fact that member ...

Source: Grand Forks Herald
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05/22/12
Mike Coffman and Joe Wilson: A Love Story

...of the same Rep. Mike Coffman--from February of 2010, speaking at the Elbert County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. And so I saw Joe Wilson lean forward, (laughter) and I saw him raise his finger up, and then he goes, 'you lie! You lie!' And I'm thinking, "wow,

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05/21/12
UMD Students Return after Week in Washington

While in Washington D.C., the students met with Senators Al Franken, Amy Klobuchar, a staffer for Jim Demint (South Carolina), Representative Chip Cravaack, a Collin Peterson staffer, Tim Walz, a Keith Ellison staffer, and a staffer from Joe Wilson ...

Source: msnbc.com
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05/20/12
Blackberg Ranch wins USPA Constitution Cup in overtime thriller

"We were lucky to win." Rodolfo Irigoyen's horse Muneca was selected as the Best Playing Pony. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson was at both the Constitution Cup and Pete Bostwick Memorial tournament finals, and participated in the trophy ceremonies. "Aiken is a world

Source: Aiken Standard
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05/20/12
John Sarbanes Experiments With His Own Campaign To Promote Public Financing

In 2010, one of the top small-donor fundraisers was Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), who saw a huge influx of little contributions after yelling, "You lie," at the president during his State of the Union speech. With a redesigned financing system ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/20/12
John Sarbanes Experiments With His Own Campaign To Promote Public Financing

In 2010, one of the top small-donor fundraisers was Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.), who saw a huge influx of little contributions after yelling, "You lie," at the president during his State of the Union speech. With a redesigned financing system ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/20/12
S.C. petition candidates face uphill battle

“Things happen for a reason,” said Moore, the sister-in-law of U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, Springdale Republican, who has collected about 900 signatures. “Some 8,000 people will know Suzanne Moore better than they did if this didn’t happen.

Source: Rock Hill Herald
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05/20/12
Chaotic primary season nears conclusion

There are not many contested races on the primary ballots this year. Among them will be the GOP primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat featuring Congressman Joe Wilson and challenger Phil Black. In state Senate District 26, Republicans Duane ...

Source: Times and Democrat
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