Press Releases

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement regarding Continental AG's decision to bring 318 positions to its plant in Newport News:  "Continental AG's announcement that it intends to relocate 318 jobs to its plant in Newport News is wonderful news for the First District.  Bringing this growth to Newport News has been a priority for my office and it has… Read more »

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman this evening voted against H.R. 7321, The Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.  This legislation passed the House by a vote of 237 to 170.  Wittman issued the following statement:  "The manufacturing and industrial base is the foundation of the American economy.  Congress owes it to the hard working people in these companies, and the… Read more »

(WASHINGTON, DC) - I was pleased to learn this week that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that they will make available up to $20 million in response to the commercial Blue Crab fishery disaster in the Chesapeake Bay. This funding will help watermen deal with tough harvest restrictions and the current difficult economic situation. While this is great… Read more »

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced the allocation of funds from the Federal Highway Administration for the improvement and construction of a mixed use trail along the Colonial Parkway, located in the Colonial National Historic Park."I'm excited to see the development and improvement of this trail at America's birthplace. It's important that we continue to create safe and… Read more »

(WASHINGTON, DC) -I am deeply concerned with the announcement of the Secretary of the Navy's preference to create a second East Coast homeport for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Mayport, FL.  Economic conditions and national security requirements are not being given the attention they deserve in the midst of the financial and strategic challenges facing our nation today. Our Navy's… Read more »

(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 »