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Wittman to House Budget Negotiators: Military Readiness Must be Priority in Conference

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Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today penned a letter to House Budget Chairman and House-Senate budget conference committee negotiator Paul Ryan urging him to review critical information specific to the nation’s declining military readiness under sequestration. The letter states, in part: We are at a critical time in our history when it comes to our nation’s…

Wittman Votes to Re-Open Government

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Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) tonight voted in favor of legislation to re-open the federal government and fund its operation through January 15, 2014. The legislation also sets up an agreement for the House and Senate to work out differences in funding levels for the entire 2014 fiscal year. “I do not advocate for last-minute deals, but tonight the choice was…

Wittman Votes to Protect Federal Workers' Pay

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Washington, D.C. – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after the House passed, by a vote of 407-0, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act:  “Today, I was proud to support our hardworking federal employees by voting to provide retroactive pay for the duration of the government shutdown. We must stand by the commitment and dedication of…

Wittman Statement on Implementation of the Pay Our Military Act

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Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement: "I am pleased that Secretary Hagel is implementing the Pay Our Military Act and has recalled the majority of Department of Defense civilians back to duty. I look forward to further exploring the implementation of this law by DoD, specifically with regard to the impact on DoD contractors, at the Readiness…

Wittman Supports Continuing Government Operations with Third House Vote

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Washington, D.C. - Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after the House voted to again fund government operations and to delay the individual mandate for health care insurance included in the Affordable Care Act: "The folks of America's First District do not support a government shutdown and that's why tonight, I voted for the third time to continue…

Wittman Votes to Continue Government Operations, Troop Pay and Obamacare Delay

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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting to keep the government running through December 15, 2013, and to ensure the military receives their pay regardless of inaction in Washington: "Last night, the House again took action to keep the government open; I voted to continue government operations and against a shutdown. I do…

Wittman Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown, Defund Obamacare

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Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to continue federal government operations past September 30, 2013: “Today I voted in favor of legislation to prevent a government shutdown and prevent a harmful law from being implemented,” Wittman said. “It is unfortunate that Washington, D.C., was again on the brink of…

Wittman to Host Military Academy Information Session for Students in Fredericksburg this Saturday

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Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) invites all high school and middle school students, their parents and guidance counselors to a U.S. Service Academy Day in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on September 21, 2013. Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Service Academies and their admissions process. In addition, students and parents will be able to meet with…

Wittman Statement on 12th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

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Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement observing the twelfth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: “Walking by the U.S. Capitol building this morning, my thoughts immediately turned to the attack on freedom twelve years ago on that fateful day. The dome of the building stands tall not only as a symbol of freedom, but also a reminder of…

Wittman Statement on Syria

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today regarding the situation in Syria after he participated in a conference call with White House officials.  Wittman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, stated: “I have serious concerns with the situation in Syria, and after participating in a conference call with…