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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.

Jun 14, 2011

Then I will continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote ``no'' on this rule, first and foremost. And there are two reasons to vote ``no'' on this rule. One…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-14
Jun 14, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 11 o'clock and 39 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at 10 a.m. for…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-14
Jun 13, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 409, noes 1, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 416] AYES--409 Ackerman Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-13
Jun 3, 2011

Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate: This debate is not about our troops; it's about our Constitution. Our men and women in uniform are doing their duty by following orders. They make me and the rest of us very proud. We are a blessed Nation to…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-03
Jun 3, 2011

I thank my colleague from South Carolina for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I want to say from the very beginning that Mr. McGovern and I don't often agree on issues, but we do agree that this is a very serious issue that we are…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-03
Jun 2, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I simply want to add my congratulations to the pages and my great thanks to them for their service to us. They really do a tremendous amount to help this House work effectively. And I also want to say a thank you to the page…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-02
May 24, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina? There was no objection…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-24
May 24, 2011

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 269 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 269 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-24
May 24, 2011

House Resolution 269 provides for a modified open rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1216, which amends the Public Health Service Act to convert funding for graduate medical education in qualified teaching health centers from…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-24
May 24, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Massachusetts for bringing up some issues that need to be responded to. First of all, let me say he says that we plan to repeal Medicare. It was the Democrats who, in voting for the health care act…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-24

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