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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, I know that the American people are watching what is happening in Washington these days with a little more than a passing interest. I am sure they wonder sometimes about where is the truth because they hear folks on one side…
Mr. Speaker, last night I voted to stop shutdown policies that are delaying veteran benefit applications and shuttering national parks and memorials. But those measures failed to pass because the President threatened a veto and more than…
Mr. Speaker, this is a first for me. This is a first for a lot of us. Because of a partisan refusal even to talk with House Republicans about a plan to keep our government open and ensure fair treatment for all Americans under ObamaCare…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on S. 1348. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina…
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 1 o'clock and 25 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until today, Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at 10 a.m. for morning-hour…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I'd like to thank my Senate colleagues, and Senator Tom Carper of Delaware in particular, who worked diligently to ensure this important program is renewed in a timely manner. Providing…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 1348, the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2013, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. In 1979, Congress enacted the Congressional Award Act to promote initiative…
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 1348) to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 1348 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Mr. Speaker, just hours before a critical deadline for this country, the Democrat Senate is MIA. On Saturday evening, House Republicans sent them a second legislative proposal to keep the government open, and the Senate is sitting on it…
Mr. Speaker, a ``compromise'' is an ``agreement reached by each side making concessions,'' but how can we reach a compromise if President Obama isn't even willing to negotiate? The President has said he will not negotiate raising the debt…
Mr. Speaker, I want to give high praise to my colleagues on this side of the aisle who have been here this morning talking about the really, really important issues that are facing our country these days. Why are we here in Washington…
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