“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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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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Mar 12, 2019

The Federal Government's role in trying to help families pay for college is a classic example of the unintended consequences of good intentions.

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Mar 12, 2019

That is why this committee must focus on the following touchstones for reform: strengthening innovation and completion, modernizing Federal student aid, and promoting student opportunities.

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Mar 12, 2019

Dr. Webber, you discussed noncompletion in your testimony, and call it the biggest risk associated with going to college.

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Mar 12, 2019

It is obvious that we have do something, and today's hearing was extremely important and informative.

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Mar 12, 2019

I think that points out, again, lots of problems at the State level.

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Mar 12, 2019

Any discussion of college affordability must involve serious questions about institutional accountability.

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Mar 12, 2019

The high cost of college is not a question for debate. It is a matter of fact.

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Mar 12, 2019

We do not want to limit that choice just to those who can write the big tuition checks.

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Mar 12, 2019

Without the tuition revenue supported by the students, colleges are going to need to figure out a way to adapt.

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Mar 12, 2019

I would much prefer if we just choose to support particular professions that those subsides be delivered through something, like a tax credit, that motivates all individuals to enter that profession, rather than just those who have spent…

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Mar 12, 2019

The comparative success of the Pell Grant program has made it the cornerstone of Federal student aid.

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