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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 yield myself such time as I may consume. A little while ago we had a debate about the pay in the White House. I have an article from the Daily Caller that I would like to enter into the Record, and I will quote briefly from…
House Resolution 198 provides for a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013. Madam Speaker, it's hard to raise a family and earn a living at the same time. The reality is that…
We have no further speakers, Mr. Speaker, and I am willing to close after the gentleman from Colorado.
Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 198 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 198 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it…
It is hard to raise a family and earn a living at the same time. The reality is that every hour you spend working to provide for your family is an hour you can't spend with your family. For nearly 30 years, Federal, State, and local…
Mr. Speaker, we are very proud of this bill. I can't understand why our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are so opposed to fairness when fairness applies to the private sector. I would like to point out to my colleague that we…
Mr. Speaker, for nearly 30 years, government employees have had the option to choose paid time off or comp time in lieu of overtime pay. Private sector employees, however, haven't had that choice because Washington and an old 1938 labor…
The federal government is trying to impose itself at the post-secondary level in this area.
Mr. Speaker, these FAA flight delays have been in effect for less than a week and already the American people are suffering. FAA's financial mismanagement is now costing Americans time and money, and yet the administration has done nothing…
Mr. Speaker, the President's Federal Aviation Administration could use a little help. Faced with the task of trimming its budget only 5 percent--basically, just returning to 2010 spending levels--it has decided to furlough employees and…
Overly harsh restrictions on recreation or other land uses can have a severe negative economic impact on States and localities that rely on those activities.
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