[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E27]
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                       MORE MONEY, LESS PROBLEMS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 10, 2018

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I was grateful 
to learn that Tidewater Boats, led by Jimmy Metts, is investing $8.3 
million to expand their manufacturing facility in Lexington, South 
Carolina. This investment will create 100 new jobs.
  This news is on top of AFLAC announcing that they will be expanding 
their 700 employees in Columbia, South Carolina, managed by Daniel 
Lebish, and doubling their employee 401K matching funds.
  On the same day Republicans passed historic tax cuts, AT&T led by Pam 
Lackey announced they are providing 200,000 employees a $1,000 bonus. 
Comcast, whose leader in South Carolina is Douglas Guthrie, will be 
providing $1,000 bonuses to 100,000 employees. BB&T, a valued corporate 
citizen led by Mike Brennan, will be raising their employee wages to 
$15 an hour and providing a $1,200 bonus for 27,000 employees.
  Boeing of Charleston, led by Joan Robinson-Berry, announced they will 
be donating $100 million to charity that focuses on education, local 
communities, veterans and military personnel.
  But the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is not only for businesses. I 
appreciate that next month, American families will see more of their 
own money in their paychecks.
  In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.
  Best wishes to Chairman Darrell Issa and Kathy Issa for their 
dedicated service as they announce their retirement. We look forward to 
their continued service for the American people.

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