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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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Jul 20, 2020

The gentleman from California has no time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is correct.

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Jul 20, 2020

This past Friday, I joined Secretary Scalia of the Department of Labor on a trip to North Carolina's Fifth District to meet with local business leaders and frontline workers. The events we attended at Innovation Quarter, Forsyth Technical…

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Jul 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 will be postponed. The Chair…

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Jul 20, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the flaws of this amendment as ranking member of the Committee on Education and Labor, which has jurisdiction over the Federal student loans. Federal student loans…

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Jul 1, 2020

You know, the gentleman, I think, maligns the State of North Carolina. I didn't think I would have to really stand here and defend what a wonderful State North Carolina is, but I think it is the fourth largest growing State in the country…

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Jul 1, 2020

I ask for the gentleman's words to be taken down. I am not a hypocrite.

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Jul 1, 2020

As I understand it, the gentleman is withdrawing his remarks and asking for unanimous consent that his remarks be withdrawn. Is that correct? The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is correct.

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Jul 1, 2020

No objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the words are withdrawn. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized.

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Jul 1, 2020

May I hear the gentleman say what he said again, please? I am sorry, someone was distracting me, Madam Speaker. I am only asking. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the gentleman from New York please repeat his request?

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Jul 1, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. The gentlewoman has the right to close, so I am going to yield the balance of my time to my esteemed colleague from Michigan (Mr. Kildee).

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Jul 1, 2020

Davis-Bacon stifles competition and discourages small and minority- owned businesses. Small business owners often do not have the financial resources to bid on or win Davis-Bacon contracts. These restrictions mean less infrastructure and…

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Jul 1, 2020

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division H, add the following new section: SEC. ___. PREVAILING RATE OF WAGE…

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