Press Releases

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman issued the follow statement regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) announcement of $20 million in economic assistance for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab disaster. "I am pleased to announce that NOAA has released $20 million to Virginia and Maryland to assist watermen and restore the blue crab fishery in the Bay.  I… Read more »

From New York to Baghdad to Sydney, New Year's revelers welcomed 2008 with parties, fireworks and hopes for peace and prosperity. Read more »

Tommie Liddell and Kevin Lisch scored 16 points each and Saint Louis held high-scoring Massachusetts to its lowest point total of the season in a 71-59 victory Saturday. Read more »

A sword embedded in a smoldering metal sphere rises from primordial mist. The comic-book-style illustration appears at the center of a stark black Web page as hand-lettered words fade in: "They are born in an inferno that tests both mind and body. Those who complete the challenge become beacons of honor, courage and commitment. What does it take to be one of the few? The answer lies within." Read more »

NASA is targeting Feb. 7 for shuttle Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station to deliver the European Columbus module. Read more »

A new report refutes claims that portable music players, such as Apple's iPod, interfere with cardiac pacemakers. Read more »

A genetic trade-off between type 2 diabetes and prostate cancer has been identified by scientists, with the discovery of genes that can raise the risk of one condition while protecting against the other. Read more »

For Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau, the last two months have been a whirlwind. "Full of the best moments and the scariest moments of my life," says the 24-year-old Olympic swimmer. Read more »

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the award of a $50,000 grant and two loans totaling $1,800,540 for the Family Maternity Center of the Northern Neck, which will finance the center's construction and the purchase of equipment.  "This new facility will be a critical link in the delivery of health care in the Northern Neck. Unfortunately, many of Virginia's… Read more »

The economic recovery legislation before Congress this week has required more examination and thoughtful consideration than any other issue since my election to Congress.   I have heard from thousands of constituents who have called and written over the last week to voice their opinions about the current economic crisis.  This is the most important vote that Congress has… Read more »