Jul 17, 2012
Heavy-handed federal regulations often yield results contradictory to their aim, weighing down States with another layer of burdensome red tape.
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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Jul 17, 2012
I know all of us have the best intentions when it comes to helping students afford a college education.
Jul 17, 2012
I know all of us have the best of intentions when it comes to helping students afford a college education.
Jul 17, 2012
Like much of the nation, Louisiana faces a mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the needs of employers.
Jul 17, 2012
Too often... there is a perception that there is something called vocational education that is aside from 4-year schools.
Jul 17, 2012
If students can afford the cost of their college education, they are more likely to lead healthy and prosperous lives.
Jul 11, 2012
Madam Speaker, in 2009, President Obama rightly said, ``The last thing you want to do is raise taxes in the middle of a recession.'' Yet the President's signature legislative achievement, ObamaCare, hinges on 21 separate tax increases, 12…
Jul 10, 2012
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Cleone Hodges of Boone on the occasion of her 103rd birthday. A teaching position in Appalachian State University's Health Sciences department brought Ms. Hodges to Boone in 1938. Immediately…
Jul 10, 2012
Mr. Speaker, it is with sadness that I rise today to honor the memory of Major Ryan S. David of Boone, North Carolina, who was a member of the North Carolina Air National Guard. On July 1, his Charlotte-based C-130 crew crashed in South…
Jun 26, 2012
I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore…
Jun 26, 2012
Mr. Speaker, one of the bills that will seek consideration under this open rule is H.R. 5973, which primarily funds agriculture and nutrition programs. The legislation contains discretionary funding, as well as required mandatory funding…
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