May 16, 2012
I would now like to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins).
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 · 2012-05-16
May 16, 2012
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my colleague from North Carolina, Congresswoman Ellmers.
May 16, 2012
Madam Speaker, I now would like to yield 5 minutes to Mr. Nugent from Florida, my distinguished colleague on the Rules Committee.
May 16, 2012
Madam Speaker, I now would like to yield 2 minutes to our distinguished colleague, the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. Lummis).
May 16, 2012
Fostering job growth for the American people continues to be the number one job for House Republicans. With unemployment above 8 percent for the past 39 months, the Obama economy continues to produce the Nation's worst jobless record since…
May 16, 2012
Madam Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded…
May 16, 2012
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 656 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 656 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it…
May 16, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise to claim time in opposition to the point of order and in favor of consideration of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 10 minutes.
May 16, 2012
The question before the House is: Should the House now consider H. Res. 656? Section 4 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, or UMRA, excludes from the application of that act any legislative provision that establishes or enforces statutory…
May 16, 2012
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. None of the amendments were made in order except the manager's amendment, which brings the bill closer to the Senate version of the bill.
May 16, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I cannot assume what this body will do in the future. I am one member of the Rules Committee and the Education Committee. I do not have control over that, and I don't believe anybody can predict the future.
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