Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chairman, I would like to point out that this bill, again, has bipartisan support. We have a letter from the National Governors Association, which talks about the need to strengthen higher education, not give more Federal control…
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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 · 2012-02-28
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Austria).
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 2117. Today's debate on the Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act affords us a valuable opportunity to discuss challenges facing our higher…
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chairman, again, I appreciate the sentiments of my colleague from Colorado; but I would say to him that there is absolutely nothing to prevent the Secretary of Education from coming to the Education and Workforce Committee and…
Feb 28, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. Foxx) having assumed the chair, Mrs. Emerson, Acting Chair of the Committee of the Whole…
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado will be postponed.
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chair, I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Kline), chairman of the House Education & the Workforce Committee.
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe).
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chairman, I rise in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 28, 2012
Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.
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