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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.

Mar 12, 2010

Well, I want to thank both of my colleagues, my classmates, actually--my colleague from Georgia (Mr. Westmoreland) and my colleague from Texas (Mr. Gohmert) for their insights and for their sharing of information in this Special Order…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-12
Mar 12, 2010

Mr. Speaker, Republicans have been talking for over 3 years about the problem of the debt and deficit facing our Nation. We, as well as average Americans, have realized that these problems are a threat to our existence as the greatest and…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-12
Mar 11, 2010

I want to thank my colleagues from Ohio and Pennsylvania for organizing this Special Order today. Today, we are marking National Women's History Month, and we are commemorating the brave and principled women who have spoken out and who…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 9, 2010

Madam Speaker, I came to talk about health reform, but would first note that the gentleman from Virginia fails to mention that the economy began its nose-dive when Democrats took control of Congress in January 2007. For 54 months before…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-09
Mar 3, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished ranking member of the Rules Committee, Mr. Dreier. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Mar 3, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for yielding time. No one wants children to be in danger in this country, especially children who are in public institutions designed to serve them. Teachers, principals, and other school personnel have a…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Mar 3, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the reason that the folks on the other side of the aisle are pushing through this martial law rule, same-day rule, is because they have problems in their own caucus. As the…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Mar 3, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank the gentleman from California for yielding time. I will urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this rule for many reasons which I will outline in my comments, but I certainly want to share…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-03
Feb 24, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The debate that we've been having on this rule has brought up issues that we have been bringing up this entire session. Two major questions: No. 1, where are the jobs?--we keep asking…

Congressional Record · 2010-02-24

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