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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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Jun 21, 2020

The likelihood of poverty in a two-parent family drops to 9 percent from as high as 39 percent in single-parent families.

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Jun 21, 2020

This should concern all of us, Mr. Chairman.

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Jun 21, 2020

There is a path forward. We have seen from the May jobs report last month, with 2.5 million jobs added to the economy.

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Jun 21, 2020

These virtual events undermine what our Founders intended when they created our representative Republic.

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Jun 21, 2020

Americans are stepping up to help combat this virus while their elected leaders in the House entrusted with the job of representing their constituents stay home.

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Jun 14, 2020

Money is not a cure-all solution and it is irresponsible to blindly throw more money at this situation.

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Jun 14, 2020

Just as our teachers are working to overcome the many challenges this global pandemic poses, this Nation's elected officials must also step up and do the job they were elected to do.

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Jun 14, 2020

We can and should be at work here in Washington, and I urge my Democrat colleagues to make that a priority moving forward.

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May 27, 2020

Our Nation's frontline workers must be commended for their tireless work during this pandemic. I am reminded of the 2,200 employees in my district who work at the Tyson Food plant in Wilkesboro. These men and women come to work every day…

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May 27, 2020

There is no substitute for swift and decisive action. Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in China, President Trump and the administration have worked tirelessly to protect the American people. First, President Trump closed our borders…

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May 15, 2020

I thank my colleague from Oklahoma for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 6800, Speaker Pelosi's socialist wish list act. At a time when Americans are stepping up for one another, it is truly disheartening to…

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May 15, 2020

I thank my colleague from Oklahoma for yielding. Today is a dark day in the history of our country, and for that, I rise in opposition to H. Res. 965, partisan legislation that would upend more than 200 years of precedent and jeopardize…

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