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December 13, 2010: Congressman Wittman: “Ruling is a victory for individual liberty in our country”

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Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson of the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that the individual mandate in the health care overhaul law is unconstitutional: “Judge Hudson’s ruling is a victory for individual liberty in our country. One of the reasons I opposed the health care overhaul last…

December 8, 2010: Congressman Wittman Presses for House Action on Arlington Cemetery Accountability Legislation

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Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today cosponsored legislation enforcing new standards to better identify and code remains at Arlington National Cemetery. Wittman got behind the legislation to urge its passage in the House of Representatives before the 111th Congress completes its business for the remaining days of the legislative session.“One of our country’s most sacred…

December 7, 2010: Congressman Wittman to Host Telephone Town Hall Tonight

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman will host a telephone town hall this evening, to hear from constituents as the 111th Congress wraps its last days in session.  Constituents are invited to call-in to participate in the town hall at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, December 7. Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2010Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Call-in Number: 877-229-8493Pass code: 13327 Congressman…

December 6, 2010: Congressman Wittman Elected Chairman of U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors

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Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was elected today to serve as Chairman of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Board of Visitors. After a unanimous vote of the current board, Wittman accepted the duty to serve as Chairman for the upcoming year.“It is an honor to serve on the Board of Visitors for the United States Naval Academy, and I am humbled to accept the position as…

NEWS: Wittman: "We must extend tax cuts across the board"

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Wittman: "We must extend tax cuts across the board".For Immediate Release: December 2, 2010Media Contact: Abigail Shilling Office: 202-225-4261Cell: 202-593-1424abigail.shilling@mail.house.govWashington, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after House Democratic leaders brought legislation to the floor for a vote which will raise taxes on…

November 23, 2010: Wittman Returns from Afghanistan

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Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today returned from a Congressional delegation fact-finding trip to Afghanistan to meet with troops and American military leaders, and to hear of Afghan efforts from local government officials. “As a member of Congress and especially as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the opportunity to travel to Afghanistan and visit with…

Congressman Wittman's Journal from Afghanistan - Nov 20-23, 2010

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11/21 3:26 AM - Met with the NATO Training mission Afghanistan at Camp Eggers. Staff under the commander spoke of the efforts within this command. The Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan is a multinational and multifunctional effort with trainers, instructors, educators and advisors for the Afghan forces. 95% of the money spent in this command is from the U.S. This effort is…

November 18, 2010: Telework Legislation Passes House, Heads to the President’s Desk

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Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted to support the final passage of the Telework Improvements Act of 2010. This legislation advances the use of telework by Federal agencies, ensuring each agency implements a telework policy, determines employee eligibility to telework, and informs employees about their eligibility. H.R. 1722 first passed the U.S. House of…

November 11, 2010: Congressman Wittman Honors Nation’s Veterans

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Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement honoring the nation’s veterans as the country observes Veterans’ Day tomorrow:“Though our nation is faced with many challenges, we must never take for granted the great freedoms that we enjoy because of the sacrifice of others. We remain a strong country because we have the strongest and most capable…

October 13, 2010: Congressman Wittman to Host Fredericksburg Individuals with Disabilities Job Fair Monday

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Yorktown, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) will host an “Individuals with Disabilities Job Fair” on Monday, October 18, 2010 for individuals with disabilities in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  The Fair will take place from 10 am until 2 pm at the University of Mary Washington's Stafford Campus in Fredericksburg.  It will feature over 50 employers, and…