Mar 14, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The world has changed greatly since 1998 when this legislation was first authorized and even since 2003 when this legislation was last reauthorized. I'm very concerned that my…
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.
Congressional Record · 2013-03-14
Mar 14, 2013
Mr. Speaker, it appears now that we do not have any additional speakers, and if the gentleman from Colorado is prepared to close, I will also be prepared.
Mar 14, 2013
Mr. Speaker, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have continued to malign what they call a ``political process.'' Regular order, Mr. Speaker, is not political process. The SKILLS Act has been posted online for nearly a month. The…
Mar 14, 2013
I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Indiana, a member of the Education and Workforce Committee, Mrs. Brooks.
Mar 12, 2013
I would say the twin principles are both access and completion; focusing on one without the other doesn't serve us well.
Mar 12, 2013
Mr. Speaker, today, millions of Americans are looking for work. At the same time, there are 3.6 million jobs sitting vacant, in part because there aren't enough qualified applicants to fill them. What can we do to erase the skills gap…
Mar 12, 2013
Madam Speaker, congratulations are due to the entire Cintas Corporation branch in Statesville, North Carolina, and to each of the Cintas team members who worked together to earn OSHA's Carolina Star distinction for their workplace. This…
Mar 6, 2013
Today, the Federal Government spends $18 billion a year to operate more than 50, often duplicative, workforce education programs. Even with that significant investment, roughly 20 million Americans remain un- or -underemployed. Businesses…
Mar 6, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 2 o'clock and 17 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at noon…
Mar 4, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the President is wrong to suggest taking more money away from the American people would ease the effects of his sequester or correct the debt crisis his policies have exacerbated. Despite high tax revenue, Washington has been…
Mar 4, 2013
Mr. Speaker, every year Washington imposes thousands of pages of rules and regulations on small businesses and local governments across this country. Hidden in those pages are costly mandates that make it harder for companies to hire and…
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