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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today will host a constituent conference call focused on the proposed closure of Joint Forces Command, and other measures included as part of the Defense Department’s “Efficiency Initiative” announced in August. First District constituents are invited to join the call and to share views and concerns, and ask questions, following the week’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funding levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2013. Wittman supported S. 3729, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010, which sets funding levels… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) expressed serious concern today as he questioned Defense Department (DoD) officials in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing on the “Efficiency Initiative” abruptly announced by Secretary Robert Gates on August 9, 2010, which included the proposed closure of Joint Forces Command and an across-the-board cut of the contractor… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in reaction to the morning meeting at the Pentagon, joining with Virginia Governor McDonnell and other members of the Congressional delegation in demanding answers on the abrupt August 9, 2010, announcement proposing the closure of Joint Forces Command. Virginia officials met with Deputy Secretary of Defense… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after House Republicans presented A Pledge to America, a new governing agenda focused on addressing the American people’s top priorities. The Pledge is the culmination of a months-long engagement with the American people in which House Republicans sought their ideas and priorities for Congress. The agenda… Read more »
