Apr 28, 2014
Why don't you just make information public? Why don't you revise the way you collect data and then, make that available to the public?
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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Apr 8, 2014
I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding. I also thank Chairman Ryan and his staff for their hard work in producing this budget. We owe them a debt of gratitude. Madam Speaker, budget puts a numerical value on the priorities we…
Apr 3, 2014
Today's debate over the Save American Workers Act, which will attempt to fix another unintended consequence of ObamaCare, reminded me of the recent CBO report which estimated that regulatory changes created by ObamaCare would remove the…
Mar 26, 2014
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the Hobby Lobby case. This business is simply asking that owners' rights under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act are respected. In an ironic bit of timing, the administration just…
Mar 25, 2014
we passed a bill out of the House called the SKILLS Act, which is now over in the Senate.
Mar 25, 2014
You give a woman a fish and you feed her for a day, teach her to fish and you feed her for a lifetime.
Mar 25, 2014
I am wondering what has changed in the President's mind since 2012 when he said we needed to consolidate programs and have one program for people to come get the help that they need.
Mar 24, 2014
Tonight the Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual dinner and recognize the individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that help make Statesville, North Carolina, thrive. Unfortunately, our work here will keep me from joining…
Mar 24, 2014
Last week it was my pleasure to attend a job fair at Mitchell Community College in Statesville, North Carolina. The job fair was cohosted by the Statesville Chamber of Commerce; and both Mitchell Community College president Dr. Tim Brewer…
Mar 14, 2014
This Saturday will mark the 1-year anniversary of House passage of H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act. This bill, which I sponsored, would bring much-needed reform and reorganization to our broken Federal workforce development system. There is…
Mar 12, 2014
As the House takes up the topic of executive overreach this week, we should take a minute to note that this issue is institutional, not partisan. In a recent LA Times column, Jonathan Turley, after acknowledging that he agreed with many of…
Mar 4, 2014
Today the Federal Register is four times larger than it was in 1970. This weekend, columnist Peggy Noonan captured the feeling among everyday Americans: Voters and taxpayers feel bullied, burdened and jerked around which, again, is not…
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