Apr 15, 2013
The excessive size of many national monuments is an issue because the agencies that manage them frequently restrict access to the land for recreational use, energy development, grazing, and other purposes.
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.
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Apr 15, 2013
Presidents have clearly ignored the requirement to minimize the size of national monuments when proclaiming many of the national monuments created today.
Apr 15, 2013
Originally intended for the preservation of often-vandalized archeological sites, the Antiquities Act of 1906 granted the President unilateral authority to proclaim national monuments on Federal lands.
Apr 15, 2013
National taxpayer advocate Nina E. Olson lists ``complexity in the Tax Code'' as ``the number one most serious problem facing taxpayers.'' At about 4 million words in length, it's not hard to see why. Our Tax Code is four times wordier…
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, saving Medicare and Social Security for future generations is something Republicans and Democrats can and should agree on. The House Republican budget preserves Social Security and Medicare for current seniors and future…
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 146 provides for a closed rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1120, the Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act. Although the Rules Committee solicited amendments last week, we…
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina? There was no objection…
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. In closing, Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are committed to upholding the Constitution and providing certainty for employers, employees, and unions. The rule before us today provides for…
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I assume the gentleman is ready to close, so I reserve the balance of my time.
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to respond again to my colleague from Colorado in his saying that we have to pass a bill on pay equity to get the President to do the right thing. That just seems…
Apr 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I'd like to reiterate again--and my colleague from Connecticut has left--that there is absolutely nothing that would prevent the White House from giving equal pay to people in jobs there. We don't need new legislation to do…
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