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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.
Mr. Speaker, when I go home every weekend and talk to my constituents, there are two things that they ask me repeatedly: What can be done about jobs, and what can be done about energy prices? My constituents understand the colossal failure…
Mr. Speaker, the Republicans have passed over 15 bills that would help create jobs and, in addition, ease the energy needs of this country. But where are those bills, and why is the President asking us to pass his jobs bill which almost no…
Thank you very much. I want to thank our colleague from Missouri, Congresswoman Hartzler, for leading this important effort tonight to highlight the concern that Republican women have for the millions of seniors that we represent in…
Mr. Speaker, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are welcome to their own opinions but not welcome to create the facts. When the Democrats took over the Congress 4 years ago, almost 5 years ago now, the unemployment rate was 4.5…
Thank you for testifying at the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training hearing entitled, 'Government-Run Student Loans: Ensuring the Direct Loan Program is Accountable to Students and Taxpayers.'
There is no excuse for anyone who wants to get a degree past high school not to get one.
I want to pledge to you that our committee looks for ways that the federal government can provide the most effective and the most efficient services to our students.
Skills are really what students need, not just degrees, but they need skills in order to get degrees.
My Republican colleagues and I were rightly concerned this political tactic could have unintended consequences on the nation's students, higher education institutions, and our economy.
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