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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.

May 23, 2013

Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are committed to providing more opportunities for more Americans and helping make life work for more families. This legislation is a great step in that direction. Student borrowers deserve more than…

Congressional Record · 2013-05-23
May 23, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. My colleagues allege, ``The Republican bill raises interest rates on students when we should be providing them with relief from their student loan debt.'' But let me respond to that…

Congressional Record · 2013-05-23
May 23, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. America's college students, especially those who have studied math, understand that if Washington can't get its act together, their generation will be stuck paying the tab. So they…

Congressional Record · 2013-05-23
May 22, 2013

Mr. Speaker, parents know all too well the sinking feeling that settles in around the kitchen table when it's time to pay bills. Utilities costs takes up more and more each month and the once-simple task of putting gas in the car has…

Congressional Record · 2013-05-22
May 21, 2013

Mr. Speaker, it's been almost 5 years since the application to build the Keystone XL pipeline was filed. It's also been almost 5 years that Americans have been waiting for the jobs and energy security Keystone would provide. How much…

Congressional Record · 2013-05-21
May 20, 2013

Why do you continue to pursue flawed regulations and what changes to the regulations are you considering?

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May 20, 2013

We spent $10,995. So if you want to look at it as a percentage of GDP, but we are really not comparing apples and apples.

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May 20, 2013

I don't know who it was who said, 'There are lies, damned lies, and then statistics.'

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May 20, 2013

Let me be really clear here: children in your congressional district aren't competing for jobs in your district or in your state; they are competing for jobs with children in Singapore, in South Korea, in India, in China, in Russia, in…

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May 20, 2013

Aren't you using the federal regulatory process to push states into regulating institutions according to a federal prescription?

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