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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.

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Feb 5, 2021

Would you clarify how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 3\1/ 4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Feb 5, 2021

I thank my distinguished colleague for yielding. Currently, the underlying bill favors grant funding for entities that partner with unions. This would block countless potential participants from accessing these funds and would further…

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Feb 5, 2021

As my other colleagues have pointed out, millions of workers will need reskilling due to the pandemic-related job loss and displacement, not to mention the devastating executive orders signed by President Biden which eliminated in one day…

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Dec 17, 2020

There has been a lot of news coverage lately on coordinated efforts by the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate America's institutions. I am particularly troubled by reports revealing efforts by the CCP to exploit academic integrity on…

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Dec 17, 2020

On December 4, Speaker Pelosi and Congressman Clyburn announced the unveiling of a new exhibit in the Capitol that pays tribute to Joseph Rainey, the first Black Member of the House of Representatives. He served from 1869 until 1879. He…

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Dec 16, 2020

Liberal Governors across the country have shown they know nothing about good governance. Many times I have heard impassioned speeches from my Republican colleagues on how liberal Governors running their States have gone off the deep end…

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Dec 8, 2020

Recently, my family faced a test that was unlike any we had faced before: fighting COVID-19. My husband contracted the virus and spent 4 days in Watauga Medical Center, where he received excellent care from doctors and nurses. I tested…

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Dec 8, 2020

American innovation is in the express lane, and we have President Trump and both the private and public sectors to thank. The progress that has been made to date on viable vaccine candidates is astonishing, and it is a promising sign for…

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Nov 20, 2020

Frankly, the amendment offered by Representative Levin is a perfect distillation of the problems with the underlying legislation. The amendment limits the grant program in the bill so that only entities partnering with unions would be…

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Nov 20, 2020

I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania for his work on the committee, which has been excellent, and for his work on this bill and this amendment, in particular. Mr. Speaker, the National Apprenticeship Act has remained untouched for the…

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Nov 20, 2020

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. {time} 0930…

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Nov 20, 2020

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 246, nays 140, not voting 43, as…

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