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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.
The various elements of the comprehensive reform contained in title IV of the underlying bill can be overwhelming, which is why it may be helpful to elaborate on the purpose of some of the most prominent individual provisions within the…
House Resolution 738 is a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 6082, the Congressional Replacement of President Obama's Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan, from the Natural Resources Committee and…
I thank the gentleman from Washington for yielding time. I want to associate myself with the words of my very capable and articulate colleague from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole), the author of this legislation. As he said, this should be a routine…
This is not a question, but it is very relevant to what we are talking about today.
I think we have the second highest number of teachers who have gotten National Board Certification.
I want to thank members of the freshman class--I think people don't realize we call ourselves ``freshmen'' our first year here--for doing such a wonderful job of humanizing this bill. This is not the most exciting legislation that has ever…
I couldn't believe my ears last Friday when President Obama made the revealing statement: if you have a business, you didn't build that. Someone else made that happen. The President's decision to speak as an authority on the private…
Too often... there is a perception that there is something called vocational education that is aside from 4-year schools.
If students can afford the cost of their college education, they are more likely to lead healthy and prosperous lives.
As the Nation sits beneath 41 straight months of unemployment above 8 percent, it remains painfully clear that the President's policies have failed and have made our economy worse. ``Painful'' is, indeed, the operative word. As we slog…
Like much of the nation, Louisiana faces a mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the needs of employers.
Heavy-handed federal regulations often yield results contradictory to their aim, weighing down States with another layer of burdensome red tape.
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