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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

I have long said we need bold reforms in postsecondary education, if we are going to make the system work for students again.

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Mar 11, 2019

During Women's History Month, we honor American women whose exemplary lives have shaped the country we love. In 1945, Private First-Class Elizabeth Johnson of Elkin, North Carolina, answered the call to serve our country, becoming one of…

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Mar 7, 2019

I rise as leader of the Republicans on the Education and Labor Committee, which had a referral on H.R. 1 that did not even have a hearing, much less a markup on the provisions that fall within our jurisdiction. Mr. Speaker, as you know, a…

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Mar 6, 2019

Could I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina has 45 seconds remaining.

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Mar 6, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 617, insert after line 2 the following (and redesignate the succeeding subtitle accordingly): Subtitle…

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Mar 6, 2019

If personnel equals policy, then the general public should have access to knowledge about the influencers in our legislative body. Again, I am glad to have been a partner with Congressman Rouda in this bipartisan initiative. I ask my…

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Mar 6, 2019

Yes. That is very unfortunate. And your analogy to a credit card bill is excellent.

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Mar 5, 2019

I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert) for his extremely eloquent remarks. Madam Speaker, I yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur).

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Mar 5, 2019

I thank Representative Amash for his comments tonight. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. Gabbard).

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Mar 5, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for her comments. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho).

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Mar 5, 2019

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for his eloquent comments. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko) for his comments.

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Mar 5, 2019

I thank Mr. Tonko for those words. Madam Speaker, as we sometimes say here to keep from using up time we shouldn't use, I want to associate myself with all the comments made by my colleagues. Walter was all of the things that our…

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