Republicans tapping lawmaker's new fame from "You lie" outburst to raise moneySeptember 25th, 2009 GOP using 'You lie' lawmaker for fundraising pitchWASHINGTON — The Republican Party is using the newfound fame of the lawmaker who shouted "You lie!" at President Barack Obama to raise money for GOP candidates around the country. Although party leaders initially called Rep.
Carter says Republican lawmaker's outburst against Obama was racist in toneSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US President Jimmy Carter has said Republican representative Joe Wilson's outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act "based on racism" and rooted in fears of a black president. "I think it's based on racism," the Daily Express quoted Carter, as saying.
Congressman who shouted at Obama gets censuredSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Republican lawmaker was censured Tuesday in the US House of Representatives for shouting "you lie" during President Barack Obama's speech on health care last week before a joint session of Congress. The formal rebuke against Congressman Joe Wilson was approved 240-179, largely along party lines.
Rep. Wilson stands by refusal to apologize over 'You lie!' outburst during Obama speechSeptember 15th, 2009 Wilson won't apologize to House over 'You lie!'WASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Wilson is standing by his refusal to apologize to the U.S.
AP sources: House Democrats plan vote on Wilson outburst TuesdaySeptember 14th, 2009 AP sources: House plans Wilson rebuke TuesdayWASHINGTON — House Democrats reaffirmed plans to take up a resolution as early as Tuesday afternoon scolding defiant Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, who shocked colleagues by yelling "You lie!" during President Barack Obama's address to Congress last week.
What's in a name? Confusion. Wash. state judicial candidate mistaken for Rep. Joe Wilson, R-SCSeptember 11th, 2009 Wash. judicial candidate mistaken for SC repEVERETT, Wash. — As a candidate for judge, Joe Wilson didn't mind sharing the name of former Ambassador Joseph Wilson.
Democratic leaders plan to admonish Wilson for insult if he won't apologize to CongressSeptember 11th, 2009 Dems plan to admonish Wilson for insultWASHINGTON — Democratic leaders are planning to vote early next week to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling "You lie!" at President Barack Obama.
FACT CHECK: Is Obama or Wilson right on health coverage for illegal immigrants?September 10th, 2009 FACT CHECK: Health coverage for illegal immigrantsWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Wilson is wrong.
Obama becomes first US President to be called 'a liar' in CongressSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - US President Barack Obama became the first president to be called 'a liar' in front of a joint session of Congress by a Republican senator. South Carolina senator Joe Wilson pointing angrily at the President, blurted at the top of his voice: "You lie!" when Obama was addressing the Congress on health care.
Wilson apologises for calling Obama 'a liar'September 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - South Carolina Republican Joe Wilson has apologized for heckling and calling President Barack Obama 'a liar'. "This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the Health Care Bill.
Obama: Accepts Rep. Wilson's apology, says he's big believer 'that we all make mistakes'September 10th, 2009 Obama says he accepts Rep. Wilson's apologyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he accepts Republican Rep.
That's no lie: Rep. Charlie Wilson of Ohio says he's being mistaken for Obama hecklerSeptember 10th, 2009 Ohio Rep. Charlie Wilson: I'm not the hecklerWASHINGTON — An Ohio congressman named Charlie Wilson wants people to know he's not Joe Wilson, the lawmaker who heckled President Barack Obama. The Ohio Democrat says people have phoned confusing him with the South Carolina Republican who yelled "You lie" while the president was addressing Congress on Wednesday night.
It's no lie: Rep. Charlie Wilson of Ohio says he's being mistaken for Obama hecklerSeptember 10th, 2009 Congress' other Wilson says: I'm not the hecklerWASHINGTON — An Ohio congressman named Charlie Wilson wants people to know he's not Joe Wilson, the lawmaker who heckled President Barack Obama. The Ohio Democrat says people have phoned confusing him with the South Carolina Republican who yelled "You lie" while the president was addressing Congress on Wednesday night.
Obama appoints American Indian adviser after promising tribes more representationJune 15th, 2009 Obama appoints American Indian adviserWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will have an American Indian adviser in the White House to counsel him on tribal issues, a new post he promised while campaigning on Indian reservations last year. Obama on Monday appointed Kimberly Teehee as a senior policy adviser for Native American affairs, saying she will provide "a direct interface at the highest level" of his administration and will ensure a voice for American Indians as policy decisions are made.
Gretchen Wilson hopes to end estrangement with her mother this Mother's DayMay 9th, 2009 Gretchen Wilson hopes to make up with momWASHINGTON — Gretchen Wilson and her mother haven't spoken in a few years, but she's hoping to change that on Sunday. Wilson has written about her difficult family relationship in the past.
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