Press Releases
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WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate September 29 at National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day. |
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6157 – Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019.
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Wittman Visits with Local Chambers of Commerce
WASHINGTON – This week and last, Congressman Wittman met with members of the Prince William County, New Kent and Williamsburg Chambers of Commerce to discuss the issues important to businesses in the First Congressional District.
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Wittman Continues to Fight for Broadband Access at Fredericksburg Chamber Event
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) participated in a community conversation on broadband expansion hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. The conversation took place at the Howell Branch of the Central Rappahannock Region Library in Fredericksburg.
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Wittman Statement on CBO Analysis of Public/Private Shipyards
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 5895 – Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act:
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Last week, the President expressed his intent to cancel a planned pay raise for federal employees as part of an effort to rein in federal spending.
I want to be emphatically clear—targeting federal employee pay or benefits as a means to balance our budget disregards the millions of men and women who selflessly serve our nation. We cannot expect to get our fiscal house in order at the expense of civil servants.
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Wittman Named "Hero of Main Street"
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was recognized this week as a "Hero of Main Street" by the National Retail Federation for consistently supporting policies that will benefit our retail industry and its millions of small businesses.
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Friend- As you may know, I've been working tirelessly to expand access to broadband across Virginia. Whether it's working with s or s, I believe that we need to use all means available to get those who have been left behind up to speed, because it is absolutely critical to growing our economy and improving the lives of countless Virginians. I wanted to make sure you knew how you can get involved in bringing high-speed internet to rural Virginia. |