Oct 11, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, before I close, I yield to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin), for a unanimous consent request.
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.
Congressional Record · 2013-10-11
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, Republicans want to see the government reopen also. We have sent many pieces of legislation over to the Senate, but the Senate has refused to act on them. We hope very much to get the government open again. We are not opposed…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, it is time for solutions. We're 11 days into a Federal Government shutdown and days away from exhausting government's $16.7 trillion credit limit. Both parties need to be committed to opening government and getting our debt…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 380 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 380 Resolved, That it shall be in order without intervention of…
Oct 11, 2013
House Resolution 380 provides for a motion to go to conference with the Senate on H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, also known as the farm bill. Mr. Speaker, this rule authorizes House Agriculture Committee…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I now yield 2 minutes to my distinguished colleague from the State of Pennsylvania (Mr. Pitts). {time} 1415
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2642 makes commonsense, market-oriented reforms to agricultural policy, which is why it is time to begin conversations with our Senate colleagues on a path forward…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I respect my colleague from Massachusetts, and it is obvious that every time we have anything on this floor or in the Rules Committee where we are dealing with the…
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure now to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn), the distinguished Member of the Democratic leadership.
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, 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…
Oct 10, 2013
Mr. Speaker, earlier this week I received an email from Scott, a constituent of the 5th District who lives in Boone, North Carolina. Here is what he had to say: With all of the talk to this point about the effects of the Affordable Care…
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