Jul 22, 2014
Today's D.C. Court of Appeals decision in Halbig v. Burwell held that the text of ObamaCare clearly ``makes tax credits available as a form of subsidy to individuals who purchase health insurance through exchanges established by the…
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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Jul 14, 2014
The recently revised downward first quarter GDP numbers show the economy contracted by 2.9 percent in the opening months of 2014. We have a social safety net that is already forecasted to run perpetual deficits for decades to come, and…
Jul 10, 2014
Last week I joined my colleague, Mr. Messer, to introduce the Strengthening Transparency in Higher Education Act, legislation which will ensure useful information is easily accessible, deliver data that includes the entire college…
Jul 9, 2014
Today, the House will vote on H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a bill to reform our Nation's mishmash of workforce development programs. Today is the culmination of an 18-month bipartisan and bicameral process. The…
Jul 9, 2014
By direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 660 Resolved, That the following named…
Jul 9, 2014
I want to thank the chairman for his support in this and all the members of the committee who helped work on this bill. I would like to add my thanks to those that the chairman has made to the staff, in particular, Juliane Sullivan, James…
Jul 8, 2014
Numbers don't lie, but viewed in isolation, they can obscure the truth. Last week offered some encouraging news: 288,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate, by one measure, of 6.1 percent, which is the lowest rate achieved during Mr…
Jun 25, 2014
Today the first quarter GDP numbers were revised downward, again, and now show the economy contracted by 2.9 percent in the opening months of 2014. The administration's spin machine cited cold weather as the root cause of this, but as…
Jun 24, 2014
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to speak at Cornerstone Church in Salisbury, North Carolina. The service was a tribute to America, our military, and our veterans, and it was an uplifting experience. Cornerstone was founded over 20 years…
Jun 23, 2014
As the President looks for a new VA Secretary, it is imperative that we not let the veterans health care scandal distract from the ongoing efforts to resolve the VA benefits claims backlog. The VA has undertaken important reforms to…
Jun 18, 2014
1 year ago today, this House passed H.R. 1797, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, with bipartisan support. To this date, the Senate has not considered this measure to protect the lives of innocent children in the womb from the…
Jun 17, 2014
President Obama recently announced some changes to student loan repayment programs. Keeping with the pattern of his administration, he has chosen to impose those changes via the regulatory process. For a while now, President Obama has been…
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