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Wittman to Host Federal Health Benefits Informational Fair in Fredericksburg

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced a federal health benefits fair for active and retired federal employees, in conjunction with the Office of Personnel Management on October 18, 2011. The event will be held in Fredericksburg at the Crossings at Falls Run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wittman is hosting the fair to assist constituents in advance of the annual…

September 23, 2011: Chairman Wittman Opening Statement: Accountability at Arlington National Cemetery

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Washington, D.C. – The House Armed Services Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Military Personnel Subcommittee held a joint hearing today on “Update on Arlington Cemetery Reforms,” following the Report to Congress released earlier in the week. Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following remarks: “Good morning.  Ms. Condon, General McCoy and…

September 11, 2011: Wittman Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of September 11

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement on September 11, 2011, the ten-year anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001: “Today, we pause to remember those who were lost: Virginians, Americans, and folks from all over the world. Our world has forever changed since September 11, 2001, yet Americans mark this anniversary unified with a stronger…

September 8, 2011: Wittman Comments on the President’s Address to Joint Session of Congress

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement ahead of President Barack Obama’s Address to a Joint Session to Congress: “Virginians did not need a report from the Labor Department in Washington, DC, to tell them the economy is struggling – they already know this because they live it every day. They are trying to make ends meet, worried…

August 26, 2011: Virginia Delegation Urges President to Support Virginia Federal Emergency Declaration in Advance of Irene

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Washington, D.C. – The Virginia Congressional delegation announced support of Governor Bob McDonnell’s request to President Barack Obama for a federal emergency declaration in Virginia in advance of Hurricane Irene. Members sent a letter to President Obama this afternoon supporting today’s federal emergency declaration request for the Commonwealth. Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb, and…

August 10, 2011: Wittman to Host Seniors' Town Halls in Fredericksburg, Yorktown

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Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced he will host three outreach events later this month focused on issues facing seniors. Wittman will host two in-person town halls, in Fredericksburg and Yorktown, and one telephone town hall to provide opportunity for others unable to attend in person.“With these meetings, seniors will have an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them…

August 1, 2011: Wittman Statement on Final Passage of the Budget Control Act

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted in favor of final passage of the Budget Control Act, as amended. Wittman released the following statement: “Like so many of the Virginians I have talked with during this debate, I am deeply frustrated with the habits in Washington. Our economy continues to struggle and we must continue to fight for spending reform.…

July 29, 2011: Wittman Statement on the Budget Control Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after his vote in favor of the Budget Control Act (S. 627 as amended): “This bill is not perfect, but it is a positive step toward a more responsible government with a structural change in spending,” Wittman said. “This bill cuts spending and caps spending levels, while also requiring Congress to balance…

July 22, 2011: Wittman Rejects Bill Funding Congressional Operations

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted against legislation funding Congressional Operations, citing concerns that the bill does not reflect the need for serious cuts to federal spending. Today the House voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2012 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill (H.R. 2551), which appropriates $3.3 billion for Legislative Branch entities, including…

July 20, 2011: Wittman Chesapeake Bay Clean-up Legislation Clears House Committee

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In Challenging Economic Times, Bill Promotes Efficiency of Resources to Clean the BayWASHINGTON, DC – Legislation to improve efficiency with federal resources to clean-up the Chesapeake Bay authored by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today received approval from the House Committee on Natural Resources, clearing the way for the bill’s consideration by the U.S. House. The Chesapeake Bay…