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Wittman to Host Forum on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases

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Washington, D.C. –On Thursday, July 10, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) will host a forum on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will provide parents and educators with the information and resources they need to protect themselves, their families and our communities from Lyme disease and other emerging tick-borne…

Wittman Presses DoD on Decision to House Undocumented Aliens at Defense Installations

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement today following a Readiness Subcommittee briefing titled, “Use of DoD Facilities to House Undocumented Aliens.” The briefing, which sought answers surrounding the Department of Defense’s agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…

Wittman Applauds Passage of DOD Appropriations

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, praised the passage of legislation to fund the Department of Defense (DoD). H.R. 4870, the DoD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015, provides approximately $490 billion in discretionary budgetary authority for DoD, and includes an amendment authored by Wittman that prohibits…

Wittman: Concerns Remain After Hagel Testimony

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​Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the Administration’s recent decision to release five senior Taliban leaders from the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay: “Even after this lengthy hearing, I remain concerned about the rationale…

Wittman Supports Legislation to Provide Flexibility for Veterans Facing Excessive Wait-times

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today released the following statement after supporting House passage of H.R. 4810, the Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014: “Today’s overwhelming passage of the Veteran Access to Care Act is a good step forward in addressing the unacceptable treatment many of our veterans have been experiencing within the Department of Veterans…

Wittman Statement on the Resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) made the following statement on the resignation today of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki: “Today’s resignation by VA Secretary Shinseki is the first step in holding this Administration and those responsible accountable for the unacceptable treatment of our nation’s veterans. There is much more that must be done to reform…

Wittman Statement on the Veterans Health Administration Interim Report

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement on the report released today by the VA Office of the Inspector General: “After reviewing the Veterans Health Administration Interim Report on the Phoenix Health Care System, I have lost confidence in Secretary Shinseki’s ability to effectively lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though I deeply respect…

Wittman Statement on House Passage of Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act

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​Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported passage of H.R. 4435, The Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a vote of 325-98. “Passage of the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act sends a strong message that our nation’s military has the support of…

Wittman Votes to Rein in NSA and End Bulk Collection of Americans' Records

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted for legislation today to rein in the National Security Agency (NSA) and end the bulk collection of U.S. citizens’ data by the government. Wittman is a cosponsor of H.R. 3361, the USA FREEDOM Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 303-121. “Congress must carry out its critical oversight role to ensure that…

TOMORROW: Wittman to Visit Rappahannock Oyster Company during Small Business Week

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Montross, Va – Virginia First District Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) will visit Rappahannock Oyster Company TOMORROW, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Wittman will tour the Oyster Farm and shuck oysters with the Oyster Company employees. Wittman’s visit will also feature discussion of issues relating to small business, as well as the integral role of the Chesapeake Bay in the region.…