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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.

Apr 18, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Again, I want to point out to my colleague from Vermont that it was under Democrats that this authorization expired. They renewed the authorization six times while they were in…

Congressional Record · 2012-04-18
Apr 18, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I want to point out to my colleague from Massachusetts that if we raise taxes on the oil companies, surely that will be passed along to consumers. Mr. McGOVERN. Will the gentlelady yield?

Congressional Record · 2012-04-18
Apr 18, 2012

When I'm finished. I believe the gentleman from Colorado probably has adequate time. Mr. McGOVERN. I thought since you referred to me we would have a dialogue, but I guess not. Okay.

Congressional Record · 2012-04-18
Apr 18, 2012

As my colleague knows, yesterday, in the Rules Committee, people on his side of the aisle talked about tax breaks and giveaways, and that, again, implies that all the money that hardworking taxpayers earn is government money, and that is…

Congressional Record · 2012-04-18
Apr 18, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I want to point out that our colleagues across the aisle, as well as President Obama, the answer to everything is to raise taxes, but they never can explain how raising taxes would lower costs, especially on gasoline. To me…

Congressional Record · 2012-04-18
Apr 18, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this rule. 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. The question was…

Congressional Record · 2012-04-18
Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the March employment report continues to show us that the Federal Government has not been helping to create jobs in our economy. A Wall Street Journal editorial from April 9 highlighted a few examples from the report. Here is…

Congressional Record · 2012-04-17
Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: TITLE V--DESIGNATION OF AND RESTRICTIONS ON…

Congressional Record · 2012-04-17

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