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46-751: Joseph or Joe Wilson may refer to: Politicians and government officials [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Joe Wilson (American politician) (born 1947), U.S. Representative from South Carolina Joseph C. Wilson (1949–2019), United States ambassador and husband of Valerie Plame Wilson Joseph G. Wilson (1826–1873), U.S. Representative from Oregon Joseph Franklin Wilson (1901–1968), U.S. Representative from Texas Joe N. Wilson (1922–2015), American politician from Iowa Joseph Harvey Wilson (1810–1884), American politician from North Carolina Joseph S. Wilson , U.S. Treasury and Department of

92-1202: A Hello Kitty pencil case at it". In January 2023, Wilson proposed a bill to direct "the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of the President of Ukraine , Volodymyr Zelenskyy , for display in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol". On October 30, 2024, Columbia Airport Expressway was renamed to the Congressman Joe Wilson Expressway. The sign unveiling was attended by South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) staff and other current and former elected officials present including Attorney General of South Carolina Alan Wilson, South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman , and Anton Gunn . The PACT ACT which expanded VA benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their military service, received

138-461: A "nay" from Wilson. Regarding cannabis, despite lobbying from VSOs such as the DAV Wilson also voted against 2022 MORE Act . Wilson is the stepfather of Alan Wilson , who has served as Attorney General of South Carolina since 2011. Wilson was named after Confederate brigadier general David A. Weisiger , the uncle of his great-great-grandmother. Wilson stated that Weisiger "was not

184-518: A 2002 live broadcast of the C-SPAN talk show Washington Journal , Wilson and Representative Bob Filner were discussing Iraqi weapons of mass destruction . When Filner noted that the U.S. provided Iraq with "chemical and biological weapons" in the 1980s, Wilson stated that this idea was "made up" and told Filner, "This hatred of America by some people is just outrageous. And you need to get over that." Wilson apologized for his remarks in statements to

230-756: A Guyanese professional football manager Joe Wilson (Australian footballer) (1870–1912), Australian rules footballer and cricketer Joseph Wilson (footballer) (born 1939), Ghanaian footballer Joe Wilson (American football) (born 1950), American football running back Other sports [ edit ] Joseph Peter Wilson (1935–2019), American Olympic cross-country skier Joseph Wilson (Australian cricketer) (1869–1938), Australian cricketer Joseph Wilson (English cricketer) (born 1965), English cricketer Joe Wilson (sportscaster) (1911–1983), American sports announcer Arts [ edit ] Joe Wilson (Geordie singer) (1841–1875), Geordie dialect singer, songwriter Joe Wilson (musician) , member of

276-593: A Swiss biotechnology firm, but founded and still headquartered in San Francisco, California . Wilson supported President Trump's 2017 executive order to impose a temporary ban on entry to the U.S. to citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, saying that the order would "secure our borders and keep American families safe from terrorist attacks." On April 10, 2017, a Wilson town hall meeting at Aiken Technical College in Graniteville, South Carolina

322-519: A fictional comic book superhero Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Joseph Wilson . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joseph_Wilson&oldid=1203142970 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Human name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

368-399: A formal apology on the House floor. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said, "This is about the rules of the House". House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said, "What's at issue here is of importance to the House and of importance to the country ... This House cannot stay silent". Wilson refused to apologize to the House of Representatives, saying in a televised interview, "I believe one apology

414-588: A less itinerant lifestyle. In 1871 he became publican of the Adelaide Inn on New Bridge Street, Newcastle. He was a publican for about a year, then he went back on the road, singing and writing. His act now included many "teetotal" songs, as he had taken the pledge. His health failed when he contracted tuberculosis , as his father had. A friend and colleague Rowly Harrison, publican of The Commercial in Winlaton, allowed Wilson to stay with him, as his pub

460-768: A plantation owner; he was a bank cashier", but Weisiger owned seven slaves in Virginia. His great-great-grandfather Stephen H. Boineau owned 16 slaves. In a 2005 guest article on Rediff.com , Wilson wrote that his father, Hugh, was a member of the Flying Tigers in World War II. The Wilson family attends First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. On September 10, 2024, Wilson was hospitalized in Washington after collapsing at an event. Alan Wilson said his father

506-617: A statement: This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President's remarks regarding the coverage of undocumented immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility. Obama accepted his apology. "I'm a big believer that we all make mistakes", he said. "He apologized quickly and without equivocation and I'm appreciative of that." House Democrats called on Wilson to issue

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552-682: Is also a member of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Subcommittee on Strategic Forces . He serves on the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for which he also is a member of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions . As a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs , Wilson serves on the Subcommittee on Europe and Chairs the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia . Wilson serves as

598-482: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Joe Wilson (American politician) Addison Graves "Joe" Wilson Sr. (born July 31, 1947) is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party , his district stretches from Columbia to

644-499: Is false—the reforms I'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally." Obama's chief of staff Rahm Emanuel immediately approached senior Republican lawmakers and asked them to identify the heckler and urge him to apologize immediately. Members of Congress from both parties condemned the outburst. "Totally disrespectful", said Senator John McCain of Wilson's utterance. "No place for it in that setting or any other and he should apologize immediately." Wilson said later in

690-703: Is sufficient." Congressional Republicans agreed, and opposed further action. Minority Leader John Boehner said, "I think this is a sad day for the House of Representatives ... I think this is a political stunt aimed at distracting the American people from what they really care about, which is health care." On September 15, the House approved a "resolution of disapproval" against Wilson by a 240–179 vote almost exactly along party lines. Wilson said that his outburst reflected his view that Obama's bill would provide government-subsidized benefits to illegal immigrants. Several fact-checking organizations wrote that Wilson's view

736-561: The 2020 presidential election , in which Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump . The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on the basis that Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution to challenge the results of an election held by another state. In November 2009, the New York Times reported that Wilson and Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer made identical written statements, reading, "One of

782-540: The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 . In 2015, Wilson cosponsored a resolution to amend the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage . Wilson sponsored H.R. 6202, the American Tech Workforce Act of 2021, introduced by Representative Jim Banks . The legislation would establish a wage floor for the high-skill H-1B visa program, thereby significantly reducing employer dependence on

828-726: The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act , including its Section 1011 authorizing $ 250,000 annually of taxpayer money to reimburse hospitals for treatment of illegal immigrants. In 2009, he changed to his current position of opposing public funds for health care of illegal immigrants. Wilson has sponsored and co-sponsored a number of bills concerning teacher recruitment and retention, college campus fire safety, National Guard troop levels, arming airline pilots, tax credits for adoptions, tax credits for living organ donors, and state defense forces. As of January 2006, eight bills he co-sponsored have passed

874-547: The Selective Service System when applying for a driver's license. In 2000, Wilson was one of seven senators to vote against removing the Confederate battle flag from being displayed over the state house. As of the 118th Congress, Wilson served on three standing committees and various subcommittees overseeing specific areas of legislation. He serves on the Committee on Armed Services , for which he

920-574: The U.S. Department of Energy . Wilson is also a graduate of Morton Blackwell 's Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. Wilson was elected to the South Carolina Senate in 1984 as a Republican from Lexington County and reelected four times, the last three times unopposed. By this time, Lexington County had become one of the most Republican counties in the state. He never missed a regular legislative session in 17 years. After

966-630: The United States Army Reserve . Thereafter, he was a Staff Judge Advocate in the South Carolina Army National Guard assigned to the 218th Mechanized Infantry Brigade until retiring from military service as a colonel in 2003. A real estate attorney, Wilson co-accounted the law firm Kirkland, Wilson, Moore, Taylor & Thomas in West Columbia , where he practiced for over 25 years. He

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1012-541: The British band Sneaker Pimps Joe Lee Wilson (1935–2011), American gospel-influenced jazz singer Joe Wilson (director) (born 1964), American film director and producer Religion [ edit ] Joseph Bearwalker Wilson (1942–2004), shamanist and founder of the 1734 tradition of witchcraft Joseph Ruggles Wilson (1822–1903), theologian and father of Woodrow Wilson Business [ edit ] Joseph C. Wilson (entrepreneur) (1909–1971), founder of

1058-784: The Chair of the U.S. Helsinki Commission . Wilson is a member of the Republican Study Committee , Chair of the RSC National Security and Foreign Affairs Task Force, and a member of the Tea Party Caucus . On June 27, 2024, Wilson announced he will run for the Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Like his former boss, Spence, Wilson is an ardent social and fiscal conservative. In 2003, Wilson voted for

1104-691: The Drafting Business Expensing Act of 2003, which allows businesses to immediately write off 50% of the cost of business equipment and machinery. This bonus depreciation provision was extended for 2008 and 2009 in two separate stimulus bills. He also spearheaded the Drafting Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2003, which offers higher education loan forgiveness to math, science and special education teachers in schools with predominantly low-income student populations. He cites as his most important vote

1150-622: The Georgia–South Carolina border. He served as the South Carolina state senator from the 23rd district from 1985 to 2001. Wilson is a member of the House Republican Policy Committee and an assistant Republican whip . In September 2009, Wilson interrupted a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama to a joint session of Congress , shouting, "You lie!" The incident resulted in a reprimand by

1196-530: The House of Representatives. Wilson was born in Charleston, South Carolina , the son of Wray (née Graves) and Hugh deVeaux Wilson. In 1969 he obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from Washington and Lee University , where he joined Sigma Nu . He obtained his Juris Doctor ( J.D. ) degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1972. From 1972 to 1975, Wilson served in

1242-700: The House, including H.R. 1973, the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 , making safe water and sanitation an objective of U.S. assistance to developing countries. Wilson is a staunch advocate of a federal prohibition of online poker . In 2006, he co-sponsored H.R. 4411, the Goodlatte -Leach Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, and H.R. 4777, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act. Wilson initiated

1288-1412: The Interior official Joseph T. Wilson (died 1891), American politician, journalist, and author United Kingdom [ edit ] Joe Wilson (British politician) (born 1937), Member of the European Parliament for North Wales (1989–99) Joseph Havelock Wilson (1859–1929), British trade union leader and politician New Zealand [ edit ] Joseph Vivian Wilson (1894–1977), New Zealand ambassador to France Sportsmen [ edit ] Football [ edit ] Joe Wilson (footballer, born 1861) (1861–1952), played at outside left for Stoke, Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion Joe Wilson (footballer, born 1883) (1883–1945), played at centre half for Blackburn Rovers, Brighton & Hove Albion and Millwall Joe Wilson (footballer, born 1909) (1909–1984), played at inside right for Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion Joe Wilson (footballer, born 1911) (1911–1996), played at right back for Southend United, Brentford, Barnsley and others Joe Wilson (footballer, born 1937) (1937–2015), played at full back for Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers Joe Wilson (1920s and 1930s footballer) , played for Gillingham and Walsall Joseph Wilson (football manager) , known as "Bill" Wilson,

1334-739: The Republicans gained control of the chamber in 1996, Wilson became the first Republican to chair the Senate Transportation Committee. He was a member of Columbia College 's board of visitors and Coker College 's board of trustees. During his tenure in the South Carolina Senate, Wilson was the primary sponsor of bills including the following: establishing a National Guard license plate, providing paid leave for state employees to perform disaster relief services, and requiring men aged 18–26 to register for

1380-576: The Tyneside people, wi' writin' bits o'hyemly sangs aw think they'll sing." Joe Wilson was probably the most prolific of all the Geordie songwriters of the time. He performed his own works in the various halls of entertainment around the region until he became too ill. Many of his songs were published in his book Songs and Drolleries , and also in Allan's Tyneside Songs and Readings . "Sally Wheatley"

1426-555: The Xerox Corporation Joseph Lapsley Wilson (1844–1928), American railroad executive, author and horticulturalist J. W. Wilson (Joseph William Wilson, 1829–1898), English engineer Fiction [ edit ] Joe Wilson (character) , a fictional character appearing in numerous Henry Lawson short stories Joe Wilson (miniseries) , a 1988 mini series about the character Jericho (DC Comics) , also known as Joseph William Wilson,

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1472-631: The final bill, undocumented immigrants would not be able to participate in the Exchange. Such language was included in the Senate Finance Committee 's version of the bill, America's Healthy Future Act . After the incident, Wilson and Democrat Rob Miller, his 2010 general election opponent, experienced a significant upswing in campaign donations. In the week after Wilson's outburst, Miller raised $ 1.6 million, about three times his 2008 donations, while Wilson raised $ 1.8 million. On

1518-472: The press. In 2003, Essie Mae Washington-Williams revealed she was the daughter of Wilson's former employer, Senator Strom Thurmond , and Thurmond's black maid. Wilson was among those who publicly doubted her assertion that Thurmond had a child out of wedlock . Wilson said even if her story were true, she should not have revealed it because "it's a smear " on Thurmond's image and was a way to "diminish" Thurmond's legacy. After Thurmond's family acknowledged

1564-579: The printing to be done at Howe Brothers. Wilson started performing professionally in 1864 and became a regular at the Wheat Sheaf in the Cloth Market. He later moved to the newer, larger Tyne Concert Hall. He then toured the North of England, selling his home-produced song-books like most artists of the day (for a halfpenny each). He married in 1869, and two years later tried settling down to

1610-610: The program. The bill would also eliminate the Optional Practical Training program that allows foreign graduates to stay and work in the United States. On September 9, 2009, during a nationally televised joint address to Congress by President Barack Obama , Wilson shouted "You lie!" after Obama, while outlining his proposal for reforming health care , said, "There are also those who claim that our reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. This, too,

1656-413: The reasons I have long supported the U.S. biotechnology industry is that it is a homegrown success story that has been an engine of job creation in this country. Unfortunately, many of the largest companies that would seek to enter the biosimilar market have made their money by outsourcing their research to foreign countries like India." The statement was originally drafted by lobbyists for Genentech , now

1702-533: The truth of Washington-Williams's revelation, Wilson apologized, but said that he still thought that she should not have revealed that Thurmond was her father. In December 2020, Wilson was one of 126 Republican members of the House of Representatives to sign an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania , a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of

1748-529: The vote. In 2008, Wilson was reelected, defeating the Democratic nominee, Iraq War veteran Rob Miller, 54% to 46%. It was the closest race in the district in 20 years, and the closest race Wilson had faced in 24 years as an elected official. He survived by winning his native Lexington County by 33,000 votes, more than the overall margin of 26,000 votes. Challenged by Miller, Libertarian nominee Eddie McCain, and Constitution Party nominee Marc Beaman, Wilson

1794-524: The vote. Wilson won election to a full term in 2002 with 84% of the vote, facing four minor-party candidates. Wilson was mentioned as a possible candidate for retiring Senator Fritz Hollings 's seat in 2004, but decided to run for a second House term. He defeated Democratic nominee Michael Ellisor and Constitution Party nominee Steve Lefemine with 65% of the vote. Wilson got 181,862 votes to Ellisor's 93,249 and Lefemine's 4,447, with 312 write-ins. In 2006, Wilson defeated Ellisor again, with 62.7% of

1840-418: Was a cabinet-maker, his mother a bonnet-maker. He enjoyed singing from an early age and had a fine treble voice, which led to his becoming a choir boy at All Saints' Church . At age 14, he went to work as an apprentice printer with Howe Brothers of Gateshead. He started writing songs as a hobby, and by age 17 published his first book, managing to publish and distribute it independently. He later arranged for

1886-685: Was also a municipal judge in Springdale, South Carolina . Wilson was active in South Carolina Republican politics when the party barely existed in the state. He took part in his first Republican campaign in 1962, when he was 15 years old. He served as an aide to Senator Strom Thurmond and to his district's congressman, Floyd Spence . In 1981 and 1982, during the first term of the Reagan administration , Wilson served as deputy general counsel for former governor Jim Edwards at

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1932-542: Was at a higher elevation, and therefore thought to have cleaner, more bracing air. Joe Wilson died of tuberculosis in Railway Street, Newcastle, survived by his wife and three young children. He was buried in the Jesmond Old Cemetery where a monument marking his grave was erected sometime afterward. The inscription on the monument is in his own words: "It's been me aim t'hev a place i'th' hearts o'

1978-480: Was being treated for "stroke-like symptoms". Wilson was elected in 2001 in a special election caused by the death of Floyd Spence, his former boss. Wilson once said that a dying Spence called him from his hospital bed and asked him to run. In a crowded five-way Republican primary—the real contest in this heavily Republican district—Wilson tallied 75% of the vote. He won the December 18 special election with 73% of

2024-470: Was inaccurate because HR 3200 expressly excludes undocumented aliens from receiving government-subsidized "affordability credits". The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service agreed that people would need to be lawfully present in the U.S. in order to be eligible for the credits, but noted that the bill did not bar non-citizens from buying their own health insurance coverage through the health insurance exchange . The Obama administration said that, in

2070-585: Was interrupted by activists chanting "you lie" as Wilson asserted that the Affordable Care Act was causing people to be denied health services. In 2018, a segment with Wilson aired as part of Sacha Baron Cohen 's Showtime series, Who is America? . Wilson endorses "Kinderguardians", a nonexistent program to teach and arm schoolchildren as young as 3 to protect themselves in the classroom. Advocating toddler carry, he says on camera, "A 3-year-old cannot defend itself from an assault rifle by throwing

2116-467: Was reelected in 2010 with 53% of the vote. Redistricting made the 2nd somewhat more compact. It lost Beaufort and Hilton Head Island . To make up for the loss in population, it absorbed all of Aiken County and a slice of Orangeburg County . Joe Wilson (Geordie singer) Joseph "Joe" Wilson was born just before his twin brother, Tom, in Stowell Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. His father

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