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Wittman Statement on 12th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) invites all high school and middle school students, their parents and guidance counselors to a U.S. Service Academy Day in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on September 21, 2013.

Attendees will be provided a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Service Academies and their admissions process. In addition, students and parents will be able to meet with officials from West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy.

Date: September 21, 2013

Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

September 11, 2013

Wittman Statement on Syria

Representative Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement observing the twelfth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:

August 30, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today regarding the situation in Syria after he participated in a conference call with White House officials. Wittman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, stated:

August 26, 2013

Wittman Applauds Move to Help Veterans with Claims

Above all, I believe we must ensure that our children and grandchildren are not being saddled with unconscionable debt that will stifle the economic opportunity that has defined our nation over the course of her history. Preventing this from happening is something that can start today, with smart tax reform and realistic, balanced budgets in Washington that facilitate an environment of economic growth and stability for our families and businesses.

August 22, 2013

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after the announcement that the Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic at William & Mary Law School has joined the Department of Veterans Affairs Fully Developed Claims Community of Practice, the first law school clinic in the nation to receive such an invitation.

August 19, 2013

Have you ever called my office for assistance? Did you know that my office can help with issues you might be having with federal government agencies? My office serves as a resource for constituents of the First District not only on votes and legislative information, but much more. So many of you call with your opinions, ideas and thoughts on the issues, and I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate your engagement with my office, and on behalf of our community and our country.

August 13, 2013

Reps. Wittman and Wolf Request Equitable, Swift Action on Furlough Appeals for DoD Civilian Employees

The families of our servicemen and women bravely share in the sacrifice that their loved ones make, and I will work to honor their commitment to this nation.

August 12, 2013

Wittman Statement on Defense Department Furlough Reductions

U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-1) and Frank Wolf (VA-10) wrote a letter Friday on behalf federal employees who have appealed their furloughs, to Merit Systems Protection Board Chairwoman Susan Tsui Grundmann, asking for expeditious review after a delay was announced. Wittman and Wolf expressed concern on behalf of thousands of federal employees, stating, in part:

August 6, 2013

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement reducing civilian furloughs at the Department of Defense:

August 5, 2013