This past week began with a great visit to one of the government classes at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. It was a very thoughtful and direct dialogue about the current state of government and where we should go from here. We continued our day on campus and stopped by to speak with some of the law school students, and had the opportunity to tour the veterans’ benefits… Read more »
"Who are to be the electors of the federal representatives? Not the rich, more than the poor; not the learned, more than the ignorant; not the haughty heirs of distinguished names, more than the humble sons of obscure and unpropitious fortune. The electors are to be the great body of the people of the United States.” - (J. Madison, Federalist #57, The Federalist Papers)
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This week, I attended the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon, along with Reps. Forbes, Nye and Scott. The event brought together many local officials and business leaders who expressed their thoughts and ideas on how to get our economy growing again. As I talked with the group, I outlined some of the provisions I'm supporting to stimulate and enhance job… Read more »
One of the most proud moments I’ve had in recent memory was a send-off of World War II veterans last Saturday morning. The “Greatest Generation” living in and around Williamsburg had an opportunity to travel to Washington, DC, to our monuments in an Honor flight trip that day. These veterans, who fought for us across the world during that time, are a true example of what it means to… Read more »
This past week I had the opportunity to meet with the Peninsula Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, where we discussed current issues, as well as issues pertinent to federal employees. I am proud to represent the tens of thousands of federal employees living in the First District, and continue to work to represent them well in my work in Congress.
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This week, I authored an editorial piece, “Getting Virginians Back to Work,” to present solutions for our struggling economy. As we heard Friday morning, the unemployment rate remains at 9.6 percent. It’s clear that we must focus on measures that will allow for businesses and entrepreneurs to innovate and thrive, and keep Virginians working. In the piece, I make the case that… Read more »
This week began with a great event to focus on one of the most important founding documents of our country: the Constitution. William and Mary law school kicked off its “Constitutional Conversations” event on Monday evening, and I was pleased to join students to help introduce this great educational series. These types of discussions are so relevant to the conversations going on… Read more »
This week, Congress came to Washington again without taking action on the tax relief that our economy - and families - need. With tax rates scheduled to rise at the end of the year if Congress doesn't take action, I will continue to advocate that taxes not be raised as families and businesses work to regain steady financial footing.
On Wednesday, the House Armed Services… Read more »
This past week, I had the honor to speak at an event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His daughter, Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, also attended and spoke about the vision of Dr. King. When we revisit and remember the past, and what earlier citizens of this nation went through so we can thrive today, we remind ourselves of what is great about this country. Dr. King was focused on the… Read more »
It has been a busy week in America’s First District. As September gets underway, and I prepare to return to Washington this week, your input and the feedback I received from you during August will serve me well as I work to represent you in Congress.
On Tuesday, I visited with students at West Point High School where I had a chance to acknowledge them as a School of Excellence… Read more »
