WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in King v. Burwell to uphold certain elements of “Obamacare”: “Today’s ruling does not change the fact that Obamacare is simply bad policy, nor does it lessen my determination to implement smart, responsible reforms that actually lower the cost of health care and put patients and doctors back in control of important medical decisions. “Health care reform has been a priority of mine...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, has been named to the congressional conference committee that will negotiate differences between the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. “Threats to our national security arise every day around the world, but without the necessary authorizations provided by the NDAA, our military men and women will not be equipped to face them,” Wi...
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“I fully believe in lowering trade barriers, encouraging free trade, and helping American goods reach foreign markets. However, today’s bill is simply not the most effective mechanism to achieve those goals.”
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"I believe that any program the government implements should be thoughtful, utilizing the best data and science available in a transparent manner."
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"I read this bill from top to bottom, and I am deeply concerned with the ambiguities and vagueness of many of the U.S. trade negotiating objectives it lays out."
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"This bill funds our force at responsible levels and puts our military in a position to ensure it will be ready for whatever contingency the future may present."
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The rise of high profile breaches of government computer systems requires increased attention and greater government accountability to protect personal data and sensitive information.
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Military Appreciation Month has been observed throughout May across the nation, and I was privileged to attend a number of events around the First District honoring these patriots. I enjoyed cheering on the runners and meeting a number of exceptional Marines and community leaders at the recent Marine Corps Historic Half marathon in Fredericksburg. The Historic Half is a fantastic opportunity for the community to join together in support of our military, and our local businesses and attractions c...
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During May, we’ve been honoring our military service members all month long, but Memorial Day gives us the distinct opportunity to honor our fallen heroes, and to remember those who gave “the last full measure of devotion” so that we might go on living in the absence of fear.
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This May, we recognize Military Appreciation Month, and I hope that all of you will take an opportunity to thank our men and women in uniform and support them in any way you can.
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