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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.
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.
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:
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after Secretary Chuck Hagel's announcement reducing civilian furloughs at the Department of Defense:
For the second year in a row, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted against a measure allowing the House to adjourn for the month of August. Wittman opposed the measure citing unfinished business and critical issues that Members of Congress should debate and address rather than traveling back to their Congressional districts.
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) sent a letter today to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, recommending an innovative way to address the serious claims backlog at the VA. Citing the performance of the Lewis B. Puller, Jr.