Jan 27, 2020
Isn't the Trump administration trying to neutralize the Taliban to make them a nonbelligerent group?
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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Jan 27, 2020
Since 2011, National School Choice Week has been recognized as the largest annual celebration of opportunity and education in the world. In North Carolina, over 2,313 school choice events are scheduled for this week, including events in my…
Jan 16, 2020
The taxpayers ought not pay the tab for a student who files a claim that says I didn't like the president of this school; therefore, my loan should be forgiven. Those are the claims being filed by some of the students. Mr. Speaker, I…
Jan 16, 2020
I would like to share some quotes from the letter. ``This is particularly prevalent in higher education--a space I know well following 7 years as the president and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and having served as trustee for…
Jan 15, 2020
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 261, noes 155, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 21] AYES--261…
Jan 15, 2020
I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jan 15, 2020
It is encouraging to see more and more older Americans continue to make invaluable contributions in the workplace, and committee Republicans are committed to eliminating discrimination in the workplace to ensure a productive and…
Jan 15, 2020
Life is the most precious gift from God. From conception until natural death and every moment in between, we must recognize, celebrate, and bear witness to the sanctity of life. Next Friday tens of thousands of people from across the…
Jan 15, 2020
This is a solution in search of a problem. We all know that it is almost impossible to fire a Federal employee. In fact, I think the number is less than 1 percent who are fired each year. Maybe the reason we haven't had an updated report…
Jan 15, 2020
I simply will say again that I think we should vote ``no'' on this amendment. I think it is redundant and unnecessary. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the comments by the…
Jan 15, 2020
As my colleague from California and my colleague from Illinois know, I respect both of them greatly, and I would have thought that they would have come up with an amendment that would have helped us understand this issue before we pass…
Jan 15, 2020
As I understand it, this amendment requires the Chair of the EEOC, the primary agency that enforces Federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate, to submit five annual reports to congressional committees on the number of age…
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