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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.
By direction of the House Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 257 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby…
On July 1 of this year, student loan interest rates are set to double. This doesn't have to happen, though, and it won't if President Obama and Senate Democrats choose to work with House Republicans on a bipartisan solution. Unlike the…
As you have heard from Representative Foxx, leading universities and faculty are creating MOOCs many students never even enter a classroom.
We must now explore whether the accreditation system is also due for reforms.
Broken Washington policies are making it harder for families in this country to find good work and plan for the future. Outdated laws and regulations, the Federal overhaul of personal health care through ObamaCare, and energy policies that…
Student loan interest rates are scheduled to double July 1 unless the President and Senate act now to remove politics from the rate-setting process. No amount of White House campaigning will stop the increase. We have to work together. And…
My colleague is accusing Republicans of increasing taxes on students. That is a laughable accusation, especially when you look at the number of proposed tax increases included in the Democrat budget resolution. It's almost as disingenuous…
During the 2006 election cycle, Democrats made student borrowers a promise they did not keep. As a result, interest rates on student loans are set to double in a matter of weeks. The Smarter Solutions for Students Act will provide student…
In my last comments, I talked about statistics and the effect of the policies of this administration. These statistics ultimately say the same thing: the Obama economy is making life more difficult for all Americans, especially young…
My colleagues are concerned about the predictability of the market. What about the predictability of Congress? Congress is the source of this volatility. Our bill protects students if interest rates rise with caps. Not even President…
America's college students, especially those who have studied math, understand that if Washington can't get its act together, their generation will be stuck paying the tab. So they have little sympathy for elected leaders who refuse to…
It's important to remember how we landed in this predicament to begin with. Why are we now facing this student loan interest rate cliff? In a push to win votes during the 2006 campaign cycle, Democrats pledged to cut student loan interest…
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