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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.
Mr. Speaker, in 2006, then-Senator Barack Obama decried a proposed debt ceiling increase as a ``sign of leadership failure'' and then voted against raising the debt limit. Two years later, Candidate Obama referred to the $4 trillion debt…
Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, members of the Republican Women's Policy Committee sent an earnest letter to Senator Harry Reid, asking him to please put aside the partisanship for a second and to take the opportunity to enact commonsense…
Mr. Speaker, when the hallmark of ``Presidential leadership'' becomes the refusal to have a conversation, we all should be concerned. Our country is facing some very real challenges right now. To name a few: Government is shut down because…
Mr. Speaker, just because the President and Senate refuse to talk to the House of Representatives doesn't mean we're going to stop doing the people's work. We will continue to make the case that there is no rational or acceptable reason…
I thank the chairman of the Rules Committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support this rule and the underlying legislation. We've heard from our colleagues on the other side of the aisle they only need us to take up one bill. Well, what about…
Mr. Speaker, it is a sad truth that our jaw-dropping $16.7 trillion national debt pales in comparison to the totality of future spending obligations the Congressional Budget Office forecasts. A change in spending habits and a reform to…
Madam Speaker, consider the common ground the House has offered Senate Democrats, common ground Senator Harry Reid is squandering by refusing to talk. We want to reopen government. We want to restore vital services. The Senate won't budge…
Mr. Chairman, our House Republicans remain committed to a bipartisan solution to reopen the Federal Government for the American people. And we continue to act in good faith to find an agreement with Senate Democrats to do just that. But to…
Mr. Speaker, the United States Capitol Police deserve our thanks every day, but this day especially for all they do to keep visitors in this Capitol safe. Mr. Speaker, Americans don't want a government shutdown. They also don't want to get…
Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 515, I was unexpectedly detained and missed the rollcall vote No. 515 on the motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea''. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The…
Mr. Speaker, we all remember hearing the promise ``if you like your health care, you can keep it.'' We also remember hearing that ObamaCare would reduce insurance costs for families by about $2,500 a year. That is not what we are hearing…
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