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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. This is a typical liberal habit: do as I say, not as I do. I think, Mr. Speaker, that our colleague from Connecticut should direct her comments to the White House. There is absolutely…
Mr. Speaker, we need jobs in this country. There are nearly 12 million Americans unemployed and anxious to find work. President Obama and the Senate Democrats' policies of higher taxes, record spending, and bigger government have failed to…
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 146 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 146 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it…
Mr. Speaker, the President finally decided to join the budget discussion today. Good. It's high time he got off the sidelines. The contrast between the President's budget and the balanced House Republican budget is stark. The President…
One thing that is important, and one of my colleagues that is here today, Raymond Kelly, the director of our training division, we have to pull together on colleges and pull together industry and have joint conversations with industry and…
Despite recent employment gains, these are still tough times for far too many Americans.
If you had to pass along advice to other institutions of higher education within the state about how they should work with other employers, what would you advise them to do?
We find that public/private partnerships achieve the greatest results in all aspects of our business, including workforce training.
The SKILLS Act would consolidate and streamline our workforce development processes to make them more efficient.
We must also work to eliminate federal mandates and red tape that raise costs for schools and prevent innovation.
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