Press Releases
"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.
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#.
"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."
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.
"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."