Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Over the last four decades, the Federal Government's role in elementary and secondary education has increased dramatically. The Department of Education currently runs more than 80…
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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 · 2013-07-18
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, Republicans do agree that schools should be safe places for all students to learn. However, as my friends and colleagues know, the amendment to which they have been referring had several parliamentary problems when it was…
Jul 18, 2013
No, not until I finish. However, I appreciate the gentleman's strong feelings on the issue and respect his desire to protect students. Mr. Speaker, I am proud of this bill, and I'm proud of the open and transparent process by which it has…
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5 continues the charter school, magnet school, and tutoring programs to provide parents with more choices in educating their children. Along with parental involvement, encouraging and supporting effective teachers in the…
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. It is really puzzling why our colleagues continue to misrepresent what H.R. 5 does when the public can read the bill and know the truth. For example, our colleagues have said that…
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I'm going out on a limb here and say that North Carolina teachers, parents, and administrators know more than the suits in Washington about North Carolina students' needs. It's a shame that Federal law often stands in the way…
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on ordering the previous question will be followed by 5-minute…
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 303 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 303 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this…
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to my distinguished colleague from the Education Committee and the great State of Wisconsin (Mr. Petri).
Jul 17, 2013
I appreciate the gentleman yielding, and I want to compliment you on the job that you've done tonight and say as a freshman that I think you have picked up very quickly on the issues involved here. I commend you for taking the time to…
Jul 17, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the President announced that his administration plans to ignore ObamaCare's employer mandate for 1 year, exempting businesses from its harmful side effects. The White House scrambling is to be expected. ObamaCare is a bad law…
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