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Wilson speaks about agenda for the 110th Congress
Congressman Joe Wilson last week held a West Columbia press conference just off Highway 378 next to the south entry to the Riverbanks Zoo. Wilson recalled a few accomplishments from the 109th Congress:
+ The Military Commissions Act established tribunals for trying terrorists.
+ The Tax Reconciliation Bill prevented a $31 billion tax increase on American families.
+ Border security legislation strengthened our borders and curtailed the flow of illegal immigrants.
The high point, though, was the economic record:
+ The Dow Jones Industrial Average was in record territory.
+ More than seven million jobs were created in the past three years.
+ The national unemployment rate dropped from 6.3% in June 2003 to 4.5% in November 2006.
+ Tax receipts for 2006 were running about 12% higher than in 2005.
+ Nearly 70% of Americans own their own homes, the highest level ever.
+ For the first time, a majority of minority families own their own homes.
+ The 2006 budget deficit of $248 billion is $70 billion less than the 2005 deficit and is only 1.9% of Gross Domestic Product, below the 40-year average of 2.3% of GDP.
Wilson itemized a four- point agenda for the upcoming 110th Congress. (1) National security: Remain on the offense in the global war on terrorism and accelerate training of Iraqi security forces.
(2) Education policy: Reau thorize Higher Education Act and No Child Left Behind.
(3) Economy: Continue to advocate for pro-growth, fiscally responsible policies. (4) Healthcare: Push for association health plans and continue successful implementation of Medicare Part D.
Wilson directed attention to the map of Fort Jackson, locating the new 600-acre National Cemetery site east of the intersection of Percival Road and Clemson Road. Wilson then directed attention to his son, Navy Lt. Addison Wilson, and to his grandchildren.
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