May 16, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I believe the gentlewoman's question is a question for the rule and is not relevant to the point of order which she has raised.
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
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it really pains me to see my colleagues across the aisle make the kind of accusations that they make about Republicans being unconcerned about the issue of violence against women. How could they…
May 16, 2012
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 239, nays 183, not voting 9, as follows: [Roll No. 253] YEAS--239 Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander…
May 16, 2012
Madam Speaker, House Resolution 656 provides for a closed rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 4970, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, and general debate for H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for…
May 15, 2012
It isn't money that makes a good school. I grew up in western North Carolina in about as poor a place as there ever has been, and I say I got a really excellent education.
May 15, 2012
I do want to say that a group of students from Appalachian State University just came in.
May 8, 2012
I rise today to highlight an example of how private sector businesses grow and contribute to our society when they're not suffocated by unnecessarily high taxes, and I rise to dispel a myth that our colleagues continue to perpetuate about…
Apr 19, 2012
I thank the gentleman for yielding time. I want to say that our colleagues reveal their attitude toward taxpayer money when they say this will cost us. The attitude of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle, Mr. Speaker, is that all…
Apr 18, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I think I should remind my colleague from Colorado that the Democrats were in charge of both Houses of the Congress and had the Presidency when the authorization for this bill first expired, and I believe they reauthorized it…
Apr 18, 2012
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 619 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 619 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this…
Apr 18, 2012
House Resolution 619 provides for a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 4348, a bill which extends the Federal highway, transit, and highway safety programs through the end of fiscal year 2012 and establishes program…
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