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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fought for accountability from congressional leadership, demanding year after year that the House eliminate the outdated August recess and remain in session to complete…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…

Wittman: Return to Regular Order

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after opposing the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015: “In August I demanded that Congress remain in Washington until its work was done. Unfortunately, Congress still adjourned, and we now find ourselves at a familiar juncture: passing a bill to fund the government at…

Wittman, Warner Chesapeake Bay Legislation Passes House, Cleared for President's Signature

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014, sponsored by Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA), by a vote of 416-0. The legislation will increase coordination and transparency within Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, in addition to reducing duplication of federal and state…

Wittman Statement on Ash Carter Nomination as Secretary of Defense

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement today after President Barack Obama announced that he would nominate Ashton Carter to be the next Secretary of Defense: “Ash Carter is a dedicated public servant who possesses a thorough understanding of the budget crisis the Department of…

Wittman Statement on NDAA Provisions Adjusting Military Compensation and Allowances

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement today concerning provisions in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act for 2014 (H.R. 3979) which adjusted military compensation and allowances: “The passage of today’s bill was absolutely necessary for protecting our national…