Feb 24, 2016
Congress recognized the negative impact this had on students, and we worked in a bipartisan fashion to pass a law that would restore State and local control of K-12 education.
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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Feb 23, 2016
I'm very concerned about what's happening within your Department's Office for Civil Rights.
Feb 11, 2016
Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, President Obama released his budget for fiscal year 2017. Some might call this proposal a vision for the future of the country. Well, I am here to tell you the President's vision for America ignores our fiscal…
Feb 10, 2016
Mr. Speaker, next week marks an important milestone in the history of North Carolina's Piedmont region--the 250th anniversary of the founding of the town of Salem. In 1752, Moravian Church leaders purchased a 100,000-acre tract in North…
Feb 2, 2016
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Flonnie Anderson of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This remarkable and talented woman has spent her life accomplishing things ahead of her time, from majoring in theater during the 1940s to helping…
Jan 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, for the past 7 years, President Obama has given us 47,625 words of meaningless rhetoric. Last night's State of the Union address was more of the same empty words. President Obama has never adequately focused on what really…
Jan 11, 2016
Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to commend Unifi Manufacturing, Incorporated for its commitment to recycling. Headquartered in Greensboro, Unifi is a leading producer and processor of multifilament polyester and nylon textured yarns. They…
Jan 7, 2016
Mr. Chairman, as I mentioned in the debate last night on a similar amendment, unfunded mandates are frequently overlooked in the debates about regulatory reform. However, these decisions have real costs and real effects on the individuals…
Jan 7, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte).
Jan 7, 2016
Mr. Chairman, this amendment to title II, the ALERT Act, ensures that agencies and OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OIRA, report the cost of unfunded mandates imposed through the regulatory process. Federal agencies can…
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