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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.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The passage of H.R. 7 will be welcome news for the majority of Americans who do not want their tax dollars paying for the grisly business of abortion. This bill will make existing…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. While it is true that the Hyde amendment and its companion amendments have been renewed every year, recent implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or ObamaCare, has ignored these…
Madam Speaker, I just want to say that it is clear some of our colleagues have not read the bill or have not listened to the debate. This bill does not prohibit women from purchasing abortion coverage with their own money. Madam Speaker, I…
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my distinguished colleague from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn).
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 42 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 42 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The gentleman from Massachusetts knows very well that the number of closed rules last Congress was a procedural effect of Republicans' efforts to reopen the government. America tires…
I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. As I said at the opening of this debate, this rule will provide for consideration of H.R. 161, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act. That legislation, which passed the House…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. How much time do I have left, Mr. Speaker? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 5 minutes remaining…
Mr. Speaker, I would inquire as to whether the gentleman from Massachusetts is prepared to close. Mr. McGOVERN. Yes, I am, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time at this time until the gentleman from Massachusetts is ready to close. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Sadly, we have seen all too well how money has…
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