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Wednesday, May 09, 2012  The Senate Judiciary Committee's attempt to put candidates back on primary ballots sparked a heated exchange between a Republican senator and a congressman's wife.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is heading to Aiken to open up a new district office and talk about his agenda for 2012. Wilson's 2nd District has included part of Aiken County for years, but the map proposed for the 2012 election would have the Republican representing the entire county.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Hundreds of supporters of a bill that would free-up pension money to restock U.S. Postal Service funds plan to rally around the Midlands Tuesday.  The National Association of Letter Carriers wants to see this bill passed, so it is holding gatherings outside the offices of Rep. Jim Clyburn and Rep. Joe Wilson.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Rep. Joe Wilson and another Republican on the House Armed Services Committee are asking Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to delay the new policy allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Chief of staff Eric Dell said Thursday that the 64-year-old Republican is being treated for signs and symptoms of a chronic viral-type infection at Lexington Medical Center.

Friday, August 19, 2011  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson had to miss a campaign event with Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann because he is recovering from an illness.

Monday, May 09, 2011  Students graduating from the growing ranks of online high schools are running into a hurdle if their goal is to join the military.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Rep. Joe Wilson says 18-year-old Jared Dennis of Lexington wants to enlist in the Air Force but his attendance at a virtual charter school in Columbia puts him behind students who graduate from regular high schools.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Wilson, along with current Attorney General Henry McMaster and Congressman Joe Wilson met at the State House.  Opponent Matthew Richardson responded Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Group president Jimmy Mixon said Thursday that the organization overwhelmingly voted at a recent meeting to give its support to the Republican running for his fifth full term.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  The clock is ticking down to Election Day and Congressman Joe Wilson is encouraging voters to hit the ballot box early.  The Republican incumbent is also pitching his jobs creation plan, which he says will stimulate growth in the private sector.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Congressman Joe Wilson hosts Hometown Cookout in Irmo Sunday

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Rep. Joe Wilson held a town hall meeting Monday to discuss RNC Chairman Michael Steele's comments calling the war in Afghanistan Obama's War.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009  U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson's oldest son is defending his father against a claim by former President Carter that the South Carolina congressman's outburst during a speech by President Obama was "based on racism."

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  Barring a last-minute apology to Congress, Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina faces what is likely to be a partisan vote scolding him for shouting "You lie!" at President Barack Obama.