Sep 10, 2013
Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today for our hearing on higher education opportunities for veterans and servicemembers.
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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Sep 9, 2013
Anybody who comes in this room who is in the education business and uses the word training will get my lecture.
Jul 31, 2013
I thank the chairman for yielding time. I rise in support of the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, renamed as the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act by the Senate. It's about time that bipartisanship on this issue won the day in…
Jul 30, 2013
It is not surprising that many Americans think the Federal Government is out of touch. Washington is filled with unelected regulators who have never owned a small business or created a job. These regulators are disconnected from the costs…
Jul 24, 2013
The Federal Government is not the master puppeteer of higher education, though a litany of burdensome regulations suggest that's what it's angling for. We all want college to be more affordable and we want to ensure students throughout the…
Jul 23, 2013
The White House, this week, is dusting off the old talking points on jobs and the economy. Hopefully, they will undergo a few revisions. The President should strike all references to stimulus because that certainly hasn't worked to create…
Jul 22, 2013
The White House announced this week that President Obama will be returning his focus to jobs and the economy; but he's not planning to do this by removing red tape from job creators, withdrawing his opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline…
Jul 18, 2013
Republicans do agree that schools should be safe places for all students to learn. However, as my friends and colleagues know, the amendment to which they have been referring had several parliamentary problems when it was introduced. To…
Jul 18, 2013
It is really puzzling why our colleagues continue to misrepresent what H.R. 5 does when the public can read the bill and know the truth. For example, our colleagues have said that H.R. 5 eliminates protections for students with…
Jul 18, 2013
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on ordering the previous question will be followed by 5-minute votes on adoption…
Jul 18, 2013
Many of my Republican colleagues and I feel that the Federal Government should be out of education altogether, but that is not what we are recommending here. Rather, H.R. 5 is a reasonable first step in empowering the people closest to the…
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