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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman penned a letter to Northrop Grumman President & CEO Wesley Bush, welcoming the Fortune 500 company's decision to move their headquarters to the National Capital Region.

In the letter, Wittman notes that "the upper part of Virginia's First Congressional District contains many sensible locations that provide ideal proximity to your customers, the federal government, the Department of Defense and the intelligence agencies".

Additionally, Wittman offered his support, and willingness "to help facilitate meetings or site visits with local elected officials and business leaders at any possible locations in Virginia".

The full text of the letter follows below:

January 6, 2010

Mr. Wesley Bush

President and Chief Executive Officer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

1840 Century Park East

Los Angeles, CA  90067

Dear Wes,

I am pleased to hear Northrop Grumman will be moving its Corporate Headquarters to the National Capital Region. On behalf of the people of Virginia's First Congressional District, I would like welcome you and Northrop Grumman's employees to the region. Your decision to relocate here is exciting news for the region and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

As you begin the selection process for a new headquarters location, please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you and your company. The upper part of Virginia's First Congressional District contains many sensible locations that provide ideal proximity to your customers, the federal government, the Department of Defense and the intelligence agencies. I would be pleased to help facilitate meetings or site visits with local elected officials and business leaders at any possible locations in Virginia. Again, welcome to the region, and I look forward to working together as you transition the company headquarters to the National Capital Region.

With kind regards, I remain

Sincerely,

Rob Wittman

Member of Congress

Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He was elected to his first full term in November 2008 and serves on the Natural Resources Committee and the Armed Services Committee where he is the Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.