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Virginia Foxx

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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.

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Mar 4, 2015

I believe in an opportunity economy, where hard work, education, innovation, and risk are rewarded, and we empower individuals, not government. Imagine what determination and a degree can do for today's young people, provided they have a…

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Mar 3, 2015

Do unions routinely provide employees they seek to organize information about themselves?

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Mar 3, 2015

I would like to point out on this same subject that our friends introduced a bill called the Free Choice Act, related to imposing unions on employees.

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Mar 2, 2015

On February 18, the State of North Carolina lost one of its most generous and devoted public servants when former Congressman Cass Ballenger passed away at the age of 88. Cass served 38 years in public office and was a beloved colleague to…

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Feb 26, 2015

House Resolution 125 provides for a structured rule providing for the consideration of a number of amendments to H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. My colleagues on the House Education and the Workforce Committee and I have been working to…

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Feb 26, 2015

I do not. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina does not yield. Therefore, the unanimous consent request cannot be entertained.

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Feb 26, 2015

I do not yield. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina does not yield. Therefore, the unanimous consent request cannot be entertained.

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Feb 26, 2015

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, over the last five decades, the Federal Government's role in elementary and secondary education has increased dramatically. The Department of Education currently runs more than…

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Feb 26, 2015

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, while current Federal policy started with good intentions, burdensome and prescriptive regulations have created confusion for school districts and limited school participation and…

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Feb 26, 2015

My colleague has raised the provision in the manager's amendment related to school-based health centers referring children in schools for abortions. Regardless of their position on abortion, most Americans agree that the issue should not…

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Feb 26, 2015

I was going to remark on the fact that our colleague from Colorado has given us some levity, but it has been so long since the levity occurred, I am not sure anybody would remember it. However, I do think it is important to point out that…

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Feb 26, 2015

I would like to reiterate my earlier statement that all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. I do not yield for any other purpose and will not yield for any other purpose.

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