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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, my colleague on the other side of the aisle said that we have a house on fire and we must do something about it. What this bill does is it gives more gasoline to the…
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Dakota (Mr. Johnson).
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I do agree with one thing one of our colleagues across the aisle said a few minutes ago. We do need to let the American people know what this House is about to do; kill millions of…
Mr. Speaker, as our colleagues have noted, States and localities may enact higher minimum wages than the Federal minimum wage, and there are examples of that. But let's leave freedom in the hands of the people, in the hands of the States…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Rice).
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 1 minute. Mr. Speaker, as my colleagues from Georgia said, the Democrats want to make the American people think that they, as agents of the Federal Government, are giving them something by raising this minimum…
Mr. Speaker, I compliment my colleague on his sense of humor, and I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, a hot economy is leading to higher wages. There are 7.3 million unfilled jobs which puts all workers in a good position to receive higher wages, and we have seen robust…
Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, the chairman of the Education and Labor Committee already has a low opinion of these types of studies, and his mind is made up about a $15 Federal minimum wage. This amendment sets up a rigged process in…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I do take offense at anyone who characterizes Republicans as not caring about children, not caring about women, not caring about people of color, and not caring about people…
Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding I am allowed to close, so I will reserve until the other side does so. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is correct. {time} 1100
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