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April 3, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Rob Wittman joined 136 other House members to vote in favor of an alternative federal budget resolution to the proposed majority plan which would reign in spending, balance the budget, and place America on a path to fiscal responsibility.

"In considering this resolution I asked myself, 'does the family that lost their source of income or saw their pay cut this year get to spend more than they have?', clearly the answer is 'no' and our government should share their restraint when it comes to spending," said Wittman.


April 2, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC - Tomorrow afternoon Congressman Rob Wittman will host a live video telephone town hall, the first of its kind, where Wittman will take questions from constituents on the issues facing the nation. Residents of the First Congressional District are welcome to listen/watch from his website, call in to ask a question or post questions in advance through direct messaging on his Twitter account.

Date: April 3, 2009

Time: 4:30 p.m.

To Listen by Phone: Call (877) 229-8493 and use PIN: 13327 # and enter 1#.


April 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman congratulated Caroline County upon being named one of twenty-one finalists from around the country to compete for the National Civic League's All-American City Award. Caroline began competing for the award this past fall by starting three community projects involving grassroots civic engagement and cooperation between public, private and nonprofit sectors that best illustrate a proven capacity for community-based problem solving. Those projects are the Dawn Rehabilitation Project, the Caroline Library and the Caroline Dental Program.

March 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Last evening Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), joined by Senator Mark Warner (VA) and Congressman Glen Nye (VA-2), met with Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley in an effort to push for the placement of the Air Force's CYBER Command at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA. The Air Force is set to release their decision on March 31st.


March 19, 2009
Washington - "I am pleased that Congress acted today to protect the American taxpayer and assure that bonuses to AIG executives will be returned. These bonuses are an absolute outrage."

"Unfortunately, in the rush to approve the stimulus package, taxpayer protections were removed that would have prevented AIG bonuses in the first place. When taxpayers are asked to bear the burden of reckless corporate behavior, the President and Congress have a moral obligation to make sure that money is spent wisely."


March 18, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Rob Wittman joined four other Virginia Congressman in supporting H.R. 1385, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 introduced by Rep. Jim Moran (VA-08). Additionally, Wittman added his support to the bill at a hearing today before the Natural Resources Committee.


March 18, 2009
"I am deeply disturbed that AIG, while receiving over 170 billion taxpayer dollars, gave over $165 million in bonuses to its top executives. Some of these executives are to blame for the greedy and irresponsible behavior that led to AIG's financial turmoil. To think that taxpayers are footing the bill for their bonuses is unbelievable."


March 17, 2009

"I was outraged when I heard of the President's proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the healthcare of veterans who have been injured while serving our country. These men and women were promised healthcare when they signed up to serve our great nation, and it is unconscionable that our country might not pay for their service-connected health needs."


March 12, 2009
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1262, The Water Quality Investment Act, with bipartisan support: 317-100. Congressman Rob Wittman, an environmental scientist by trade, offered an amendment to require the OMB Director to report to Congress on an interagency budget for Chesapeake Bay restoration activities. This amendment would also require the EPA to develop a Chesapeake Bay restoration management plan. The amendment was agreed to by the House by unanimous consent.

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