Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) made the following statement today after the House returned to Washington, DC, from its normal August District Work Period to vote on legislation funding additional bailout programs for states:“Unfortunately, this is another example of Washington throwing money at a problem instead of implementing real reforms to inject … Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after Defense Secretary Robert Gates proposed the closure of United States Joint Forces Command:"I have deep concerns about the strategic implications of Secretary Gates’ decision to close Joint Forces Command (JFCOM). Until I am convinced that it is the right decision for our… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement responding to the announcement of the suspension of operations at the Yorktown Refinery:“Today’s announcement hits home for many families in the Yorktown area, as they grapple with news of lost jobs. This is an unfortunate sign that our economy still struggles, and underlines the country’s need for a… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) will host a veterans’ town hall meeting to discuss issues concerning veterans and their families, on Tuesday, August 3, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the VFW Post 3103 at 2701 Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg. Veterans, their families, and interested citizens are invited to attend. WHO: Congressman Rob Wittman WHAT:Veterans’ Town Hall… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Jim Webb, Senator Mark Warner, and Congressmen Glenn Nye (VA-02), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Randy Forbes (VA-04), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and Jim Moran (VA-08) welcomed the U.S. Air Force’s decision today to add six additional F-22 Raptor aircraft to Langley Air Force Base. Their decision comes just two weeks after the Virginia legislators sent a letter to Secretary of… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement upon the news that Langley Air Force Base (LAFB) will receive additional F-22s to its two squadrons, resulting in six additional jets and over 100 additional jobs at the base. A decision by the Air Force on how to re-align the total F-22 Raptor force was announced today.“This is a great boost for Langley Air… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today supported H.R. 5822, the FY 2011 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations annual spending bill. The House passed the legislation 411-6."This measure goes beyond simply funding war efforts, by providing resources here at home to support our heroes with the benefits they have earned and deserve,” Wittman said. “As they… Read more »
Washington, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan:“I’m pleased that the House finally passed legislation to support our men and women and uniform,” Wittman said. “It’s unfortunate that for weeks, this funding has languished because of attempts to add on unrelated, unchecked… Read more »
Veterans Town HallWhere: VFW Post 3103, 2701 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VAWhen: Tuesday, August 3 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Where: VFW Post 4639, 106 Jester Lane, Williamsburg, VAWhen: Thursday, August 26 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following statement after voting to prevent an additional $34 billion to the national deficit. The House passed legislation today to extend unemployment benefits for six months, bringing total benefits to 99 weeks, effective retroactively on June 2, 2010.“I’m deeply concerned for folks who are struggling to find work, and I’m… Read more »
