Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a live telephone-town hall to hear directly from constituents about their thoughts and concerns about their Government's work in Washington.Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010Time: 6:50 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.Call in Number: 877-229-8493Log in Pin: 13327Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He was elected… Read more »
Washington D.C. - Today, after a meeting between Gov. Bob McDonnell and the Virginia Congressional Delegation, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement:"I was pleased today by both the effort and substance of the Virginia Congressional Delegation’s meeting with Governor McDonnell. His trip to Washington made it clear that he will be our partner in a number of efforts which… Read more »
Over the past year and a half the Department of Defense and the Navy have been discussing moving an aircraft carrier from Norfolk, VA to Mayport, FL. Just this week the Defense Department released its Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and the President released his proposed budget. Both the QDR and the President's budget call for moving a carrier to Mayport. I and my colleagues who… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman praised the Nature Conservancy for placing 13,350 acres of land in Dragon Run Swamp on the Middle Peninsula in the largest conservation easement in Virginia history. This acquisition adds to existing protected land at Dragon Run, which now totals in excess of 20,000 acres. "Dragon Run is one of the most ecologically important areas in… Read more »
Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 233-187, without any Republican support, to increase the nation's debt limit by $1.9 trillion to a total limit of $14.294 trillion: "Today, Congress approved the largest one-time increase of our nation's debt limit in the history of the republic. For the second time… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Reps. Rob Wittman, Eric Cantor, J. Randy Forbes, Bob Goodlatte, and Frank Wolf penned a letter to Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell supporting his efforts to capitalize on the Commonwealth’s abundant natural resources. The Congressmen noted that “Virginia has the opportunity to develop offshore energy in an environmentally friendly manner, while improving our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman announced a Special Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Economic Development Initiative (EDI) to the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula in Newport News. The $147,000.00 one time grant will provide for the renovation and buildout of a facility to provide food to low-income citizens. "Now more… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Following the President's address, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement: "Tonight's address by the President to Congress is one of the grandest traditions of our republic. I and many other Americans were looking to our President this evening for his plan to grow the economy, put folks back to work, and aid our small businesses. While I agree with… Read more »
Fredericksburg, VA - On February 1, 2010, Congressman Rob Wittman will join with the U.S. Department of Education's Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to host a presentation on how faith-based organizations, non-profits, and social service groups can assist the Fredericksburg area community. Representatives from the Center will also discuss their recent 16 state tour to… Read more »
Warsaw, VA - On February 2, 2010, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a broadband roundtable with regional, state, and national stake holders to continue broadband expansion to the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Wittman has been a leader on rural broadband expansion in the First Congressional District, having previously served on Governor Tim Kaine's Broadband Advisory Council. The… Read more »
