Feb 26, 2015
I like my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, but saying that we are politicizing some issues is a little bit just stretching the issue, it seems to me. The question before the House is: Should the House now consider H. Res. 125…
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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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Feb 26, 2015
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 125 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 125 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
Feb 26, 2015
I claim the time in opposition to the point of order and in favor of consideration of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 10 minutes.
Feb 25, 2015
By reversing the top-down policies of recent decades, the Student Success Act offers conservative solutions to repair a broken education system. It would finally get Washington out of the way and allow parents, teachers, and State and…
Feb 25, 2015
There are 57 oversight hearings going on this week in the House of Representatives, and I just wonder how many of those hearings are focusing on unconstitutional actions taken by this administration.
Feb 25, 2015
I thank the chairman of the committee. Mr. Chairman, the current K-12 education system is failing our students, and State and local attempts to make it better have been hampered by an enormous Federal footprint. Parents and education…
Feb 25, 2015
It is not the prerogative of the President to decide to rewrite the laws to augment remedies.
Feb 25, 2015
I believe in an opportunity society where hard work, education, innovation, and risk are rewarded and we empower individuals, not government. Unfortunately, Washington's broken reflex these days is: when in doubt, regulate. That type of…
Feb 24, 2015
Today I rise to recognize a pioneering school in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Established in 2009, Wilkes Early College High School is a partnership between Wilkes County Schools and Wilkes Community College. The school provides a small…
Feb 12, 2015
On February 7, the State of North Carolina lost a legend both on and off the court when former University of North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith passed away. During his 36-year tenure as head coach, Smith led the Tar Heels to 879…
Feb 10, 2015
The first month of the 114th Congress has been a busy one as House Republicans have gotten right to work in tackling the difficult issues facing the Nation. We started off the new year by passing two pieces of bipartisan legislation…
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