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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.
I thank my colleague from California, the distinguished chairman of the Rules Committee, for yielding. I just did an interview with the TV station in my district. One of the questions that the interviewer asked is, ``What does this mean to…
Many concerned Americans are fed up with a Washington system that doesn't solve the underlying problems facing the nation, including the ongoing debt crisis. This ongoing debt debate represents not just a crisis, but a crossroads. In the…
Our record debt of $14.3 trillion is growing, and it poses a direct threat to our national security, our economy, and our children's future. The American people deserve real leadership right now, not politics as usual. The President's…
Is President Obama really pushing to raise taxes while unemployment hovers around 9 percent just to get an increase in the debt limit? Republicans beg to disagree. Increasing taxes on American job creators and families will mean fewer new…
I don't think that Members of Congress should be extravagant in their spending in any way whatsoever, but I think it's up to the voters to hold those Members responsible for what they do. If there is a Member that is leasing a car that's…
House Resolution 359 provides for a structured rule for consideration of H.R. 2551, the fiscal year 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2551…
I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina? There was no objection.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on adoption of House Resolution 359 will be followed by a 5-minute vote on adoption of House…
My colleague from Colorado would have the American people believe that we can't make any cuts in spending at the Federal Government level, but I don't believe that argument is going to go very far. The American people know that we can make…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 359 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 359 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the…
Today the House is going to debate a bill that holds the potential to move us away from a debt crisis and toward prosperity. I want to associate myself with the comments that were made by our colleague the gentlelady from Missouri (Mrs…
I would like to associate myself with the comments of my colleague from Tennessee. I agree with every word he said. And I would like to ask a question, Mr. Speaker: Why is our national debt so high? It's because spending is too high. It's…
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