Press Releases
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman applauded the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard on receiving the U.S. Government's highest rating for excellence in workplace health and safety.
"Northrop Grumman's employees today continued to demonstrate their commitment to safely building some of the finest vessels that our service members rely on to protect our shores. Performing their jobs to the highest standard of safety and excellence is highly commendable", said Wittman.
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, 2010
Time: 6:50 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Call in Number: 877-229-8493
Log in Pin: 13327
Washington D.C. - Today, after a meeting between Gov. Bob McDonnell and the Virginia Congressional Delegation, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement:
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 represent the Hampton Roads region know that this is not the best decision for the Navy or Hampton Roads.
"Today, Congress approved the largest one-time increase of our nation's debt limit in the history of the republic.
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 energy security and creating thousands of jobs". The letter to Gov.
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.
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 determine a plan to address challenges and work with communities nationwide.