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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 simply want to add my congratulations to the pages and my great thanks to them for their service to us. They really do a tremendous amount to help this House work effectively. And I also want to say a thank you to the page coordinators…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, after line 12, add the following: (d) Prohibition Against Abortion.--Section 340H of the Public…
By direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 274 Resolved, That the following named Member be and is…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Bishop).
I need to point out to my colleague from Massachusetts, as I do almost every time that we are on the floor together, and I do enjoy being on the floor with him, that he always brings up the fact that we had a surplus when President Clinton…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Kucinich).
I thank my colleague from Massachusetts for bringing up some issues that need to be responded to. First of all, let me say he says that we plan to repeal Medicare. It was the Democrats who, in voting for the health care act that took over…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 269 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 269 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My amendment is designed to protect life and the livelihood of those who defend it. Since 1973, approximately 50 million children have been aborted in the United States. This is a tragedy. According to a CNN poll…
House Resolution 269 provides for a modified open rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1216, which amends the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from…
One of the joys of representing an area like northwest North Carolina is participating in the many unique and volunteer-powered community celebrations that happen throughout the year. Last weekend I had the honor of attending the…
I thank my colleague for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, Americans are demanding relief at the pump and for Congress to create an environment that creates jobs. Republicans are answering that demand with practical solutions that will have an…
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