Jul 18, 2019
I will say again to our colleagues on the other side of the aisle, there is no group of people more than the Republicans on this side of the aisle who care about working families and who work every day for the philosophies that will…
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 18, 2019
As our colleagues have noted, States and localities may enact higher minimum wages than the Federal minimum wage, and there are examples of that. But let's leave freedom in the hands of the people, in the hands of the States. That is what…
Jul 18, 2019
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jul 18, 2019
I do agree with one thing one of our colleagues across the aisle said a few minutes ago. We do need to let the American people know what this House is about to do; kill millions of jobs. The CBO's estimate was that 1.3 million jobs would…
Jul 18, 2019
As I said earlier, the chairman of the Education and Labor Committee already has a low opinion of these types of studies, and his mind is made up about a $15 Federal minimum wage. This amendment sets up a rigged process in which House…
Jul 18, 2019
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 231, noes 199, not voting 3, as follows: [Roll No. 496] AYES--231 Adams…
Jul 18, 2019
Speaker Pelosi promised that a $15 minimum wage hike would be passed by the House in the first 100 hours of this Congress, so it is not surprising that 7 months later the Rules Committee accepted a manager's amendment to add a modest…
Jul 17, 2019
Our country is seeing unprecedented numbers of illegal aliens attempting to circumvent U.S. immigration and asylum laws at our southern border. The Department of Homeland Security reported that 104,344 arrests occurred last month, making 4…
Jul 16, 2019
It is time to stop blaming the administration for the inaction and incompetence of the laws that were written by the Congress.
Jul 16, 2019
It is time to set the record straight. It is Congress who sets the terms and conditions borrowers must meet to receive PSLF.
Jul 16, 2019
If the program is not working, it is because the design was poorly done by Members of Congress.
Jul 15, 2019
A persistent problem we have with the apprenticeship system in the United States is the disappointing stigma attached to models other than what we have known as, quote, traditional postsecondary education at a college or university.
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