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.
Nov 15, 2011
I thank my colleague from Florida for handling the rule. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of this rule and the underlying bill. As a life member of the National Rifle Association and strong supporter of the Second Amendment to the…
Nov 15, 2011
I think a specific example you cited was the Dutch school reform and choice movement.
Nov 15, 2011
We have known for a long time that adolescents do a very poor job early in the morning.
Nov 15, 2011
How does education research play a role in providing reliable information to parents?
Nov 3, 2011
When I go home every weekend and talk to my constituents, there are two things that they ask me repeatedly: What can be done about jobs, and what can be done about energy prices? My constituents understand the colossal failure of the Obama…
Nov 2, 2011
The Republicans have passed over 15 bills that would help create jobs and, in addition, ease the energy needs of this country. But where are those bills, and why is the President asking us to pass his jobs bill which almost no Democrats…
Oct 26, 2011
Thank you very much. I want to thank our colleague from Missouri, Congresswoman Hartzler, for leading this important effort tonight to highlight the concern that Republican women have for the millions of seniors that we represent in…
Oct 25, 2011
Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are welcome to their own opinions but not welcome to create the facts. When the Democrats took over the Congress 4 years ago, almost 5 years ago now, the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent. It…
Oct 24, 2011
There is no excuse for anyone who wants to get a degree past high school not to get one.
Oct 24, 2011
Thank you for testifying at the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training hearing entitled, 'Government-Run Student Loans: Ensuring the Direct Loan Program is Accountable to Students and Taxpayers.'
Oct 24, 2011
When the transition to the Direct Loan Program began, critics warned of a possible increase in student loan default rates.
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