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Wittman Announces 2015 Congressional Art Competition

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Wwashington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) invites high school students from Virginia’s First District to participate in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition.  The theme for this year’s competition is “Virginia the Beautiful.” All artwork is due by April 8, 2015, and can be submitted to any of Wittman’s congressional office locations. “The Congressional Art Competition…

Wittman Congratulates Rep. Stefanik on Readiness Vice Chair Selection

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) was selected as Vice Chair of the Readiness Subcommittee: “Rep. Stefanik will be a great addition to the Readiness team, and I congratulate her on her selection as Vice Chair. The condition of our military’s…

Wittman Statement on the President's Budget Request

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) released the following statement today on the president's budget request for fiscal year 2016: “While I am pleased that the president is acknowledging the importance of addressing sequestration and restoring readiness cuts, I remain concerned about his apparent commitment to raising taxes and expanding spending programs without getting…

Wittman Statement on Interior Department Five-Year Plan

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after the Interior Department announced a draft proposal for offshore oil and gas leasing which includes a potential lease sale off the coast of Virginia: “Virginians across the political spectrum have voiced support for offshore energy exploration and development, and I have consistently voted to push the…

Wittman Statement on State of the Union

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress to present the State of the Union: "President Obama seems quite content with our nation’s current state of affairs. However, most folks I hear from don’t express the same level of satisfaction. The president gave little attention to our debt…

Bipartisan Virginia Delegation expresses support for 11 aircraft carrier fleet

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2015 CONTACT: Amy Dudley (Kaine), 202-224-9688 Kevin Hall (Warner), 202-228-6884 Beth Breeding (Goodlatte), 202-225-5431 David Dailey (Scott), 202-225-8351 Alex Gray (Forbes), 202-225-6365 Gordon Neal (Wittman), 202-226-9873 George Burke (Connolly), 202-225-1492 Andrea Pivarunas (Griffith), 202-225-3861 Abigail Sigler (Hurt),…

Wittman Statement on Speaker Boehner's Reelection

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after Congressman John Boehner (OH-8) was reelected as Speaker of the House: “Since being elected to Congress, I have consistently fought for accountability from congressional leadership, demanding year after year that the House eliminate the outdated August recess and remain in session to complete…

Wittman Supports Keystone XL Pipeline Act

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the House passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline by a bipartisan vote of 266-153: “The Keystone XL pipeline is a long overdue project that will help to achieve North American energy independence and also create American jobs. It is unacceptable that the White House has failed…

Wittman Introduces Legislation to Ensure Congressional Accountability

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today introduced two pieces of legislation as part of his ongoing efforts to increase accountability in congressional operations. The No Budget, No Pay Act would prohibit members of the House or Senate from receiving pay if their respective chamber does not pass a budget by April 15, 2015. The Stay on Schedule (S.O.S) resolution changes…

Wittman to Again Chair Readiness Subcommittee in 114th Congress

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after House Armed Services Committee Chairman-elect Mac Thornberry (TX-13) renamed him Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness for the upcoming 114th Congress: “It has been an honor serving as Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee during the 113th Congress, and I look forward to building on…