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Tax Reform: What they're saying

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Friend- This is a historic time for Americans. We are on the verge of reforming our far too outdated and complex tax code for the first time in decades. As I’ve been all across our district, I hear from small business owners and families burdened by the cost of and time spent complying with our overwhelming tax code each year. Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee released…

Wittman Statement on Tax Reform Proposal

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Wittman Statement on Tax Reform Proposal WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in response to the introduction of the tax reform proposal released by the House Committee on Ways and Means: “Throughout this tax reform process, I am committed to making sure we help our small businesses and working-class families. It is time for Congress to…

Survey: How would you fix the tax code?

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Friend- Last week, officials from the Trump Administration and leaders from the House and Senate released the Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code. This new plan, while not legislation yet, sets the stage for both chambers of Congress to get to work on turning the framework into a bill that will deliver on our promise to the American people. Right now, we have a real…

Weekly Update: A Window of Opportunity

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A Window of Opportunity By Rob Wittman September 30, 2017 A window of opportunity is a small amount of time to meet a challenge where an otherwise unattainable solution exists. A time where what was once only imaginable becomes achievable; I believe that window is open now for tax reform. This is an issue that members on both sides of the aisle can agree on: our tax code is a…

Wittman Supports Framework for Tax Reform

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement on the Republican’s framework for unified tax reform: “Right now we have a real opportunity to provide relief for American families and businesses. The current tax code leaves our businesses at a disadvantage and penalizes investment in our economy—this must change. This new framework released today shows…

Weekly Update - A story you're not hearing

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Dear Friend - Let's face it: there is a lot of news coming out of Washington these days. And much of it is designed to draw a reaction from you or get you to take sides. But there is another story out there that you're not hearing. That's the story of the important accomplishments made by the House during the first eight months of this year. From the outset of 2017, we made it…

Rep. Wittman, Connolly Reintroduce Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act

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WASHINGTON – Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Co-Chairs of the Smart Contracting Caucus, have reintroduced the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act to provide equality by extending the tax credit currently received by military personnel to the civilian federal employees working alongside them. “America’s First District is the home of many hardworking and…

Wittman Highlights Constituent Engagement in First 100 Days

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WASHINGTON -- With Saturday marking 100 days into the Trump Administration, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted his constituent engagement efforts during that time in an email to First District residents. The email spotlighted the overall number of constituent contacts Rep. Wittman made during the first 100 days and also included figures for constituent correspondence received,…

Wittman Receives US Chamber’s Spirit of Enterprise

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Award recognizes support for pro-growth, job creating policies WASHINGTON –Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise Award” in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies. The award is given annually to Members of Congress based on their voting record on critical business legislation. The Spirit of Enterprise Award…

What matters most to you?

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Hi Friend- Americans spoke louder than ever to say: Washington needs to change the way it does business and I agree. I am fully dedicated to representing the constituents of the First District. I will continue to work hard to ensure that Veterans receive the benefits they deserve; that we bring jobs back to the hard-working men and women of Virginia; that we preserve and build our…