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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.

Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, our colleagues across the aisle are constantly reminding the American people of what a great economy we had when President Clinton was President. Why did we have such a great economy? Because 6 of the 8 years that he was…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-18
Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 470 provides for a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3094, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act. With that, I reserve the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2011-11-18
Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, when the liberal Democrat extremists took control of the Congress in 2007, the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, and when Republicans took back control of the House in January of 2011, the unemployment rate had jumped to 9…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-18
Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I now would like to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee, Dr. Roe, a southern gentleman who understands the rules.

Congressional Record · 2011-11-18
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I would advise my colleague from New York that I have no requests for time. I do have some more comments that I will make that I am reserving until a little bit later in the time. I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Our colleagues across the aisle often try to distract from what are the real issues facing our country and get into the weeds, and bills like this give them a perfect opportunity to…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I just want to say to my colleague from New York that I think the American people are beginning to realize that government spends money; it doesn't invest money. With that, I reserve the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

House Resolution 467 is a closed rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2112, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, also known as the mini-bus. Mr. Speaker, this conference report was approved by the conference…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 467 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 467 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, if the Obama administration is serious about helping create jobs for the American people, then it should start by listening to America's job creators. House Republicans understand the importance of freeing our Nation's…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17

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