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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.
Today, I want to highlight a remarkable group of North Carolina students from Watauga High School in my district. These students recently competed and won third place in the National ProStart Invitational in Overland Park, Kansas, after…
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Kingston).
Then I will continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote ``no'' on this rule, first and foremost. And there are two reasons to vote ``no'' on this rule. One…
I want to point out again what my colleague from Georgia said. It was President Obama's agreement with the WTO that is forcing the funding for the Brazilian farmers. This is not something that Republicans did. Mr. Speaker, we cannot…
Reclaiming my time, the gentleman will have plenty of time under his time to make the comments that he wants to make. I was more than willing to answer a question, but he will have time to make those comments when it is his turn. I would…
I am always very reluctant to talk about personal experiences on the floor, but I want to tell my colleague across the aisle that I grew up probably poorer than anybody in this body. {time} 1300 And I know something about what it means to…
House Resolution 300 provides for an open rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2112, a bill which makes appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year…
I will when I have completed my comments. I appreciate that. He refers to this legislation as the ``pro-hunger bill.'' This tired claim by our liberal friends that Republicans are intent on starving children really goes beyond cliches now…
I appreciate my colleague from Massachusetts talking about right-wing radicals because I associate myself with George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson, who were right- wing radicals, along with the other Founders. I would…
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 409, noes 1, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 416] AYES--409 Ackerman Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander Altmire Amash…
I thank my colleague from South Carolina for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I want to say from the very beginning that Mr. McGovern and I don't often agree on issues, but we do agree that this is a very serious issue that we are…
Let me reiterate: This debate is not about our troops; it's about our Constitution. Our men and women in uniform are doing their duty by following orders. They make me and the rest of us very proud. We are a blessed Nation to have such men…
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