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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted in favor of legislation to prevent looming defense cuts, known as sequestration, set to take effect in January, and took a stand against a short-term spending measure that delays important decisions.

Today, the House passed a "stop-gap" measure (H.J.Res. 117), a continuing resolution, to fund the government for six months into FY 2013, which begins on October 1, 2012. Wittman opposed the legislation, making the following statement:

September 11, 2012

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

The ideas and principles that were used in founding this nation came from many different sources, and each of our Founding Fathers had to work out his differences with the others in order to pursue a reasonable solution. This sort of rational discussion is practically unheard of today. Congress must show the American people that it can live up to the high standard set by those brave individuals who formed this nation.

Issues: National Defense Budget Fiscal Responsibility

September 11, 2012

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

September 4, 2012

Unfortunately, the federal government has gotten into the habit of spending recklessly and without regard for our children and grandchildren who will shoulder that fiscal burden. Washington simply must change its spending habits.

Issues: Budget Jobs & Economy

August 24, 2012

Fundamental tax reform is critical too, so that individuals and families can enjoy a simpler, fairer tax code that promotes overall growth in our economy and keeps American jobs here on our shores. These types of policies are critical for economic recovery.

Issues: Seniors Budget Health Care Jobs & Economy

August 15, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch: A clean Chesapeake Bay; and jobs

I appreciated the opportunity this past week to be in America's First District meeting with many great folks to discuss the issues that are on their minds. In addition to meetings with individuals each day in my offices in Yorktown, Tappahannock, and Fredericksburg, I was also able to visit various workplaces and businesses in the First District to see firsthand the great work being accomplished.

Issues: National Defense Veterans Health Care Transportation & Infrastructure

August 9, 2012

Opinion Pieces by Rob

The cleanup of the Chesapeake Bay has been lauded recently, as Gov. Bob McDonnell announced last month that Virginia was "exceeding its commitments" under the Chesapeake Bay Program and was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as achieving the greatest reduction of nitrogen pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

August 6, 2012

Wittman Calls on Congress to Stay in Washington to Finish Critical Items

We must ensure that our nation can continue to defend itself and that our brave servicemen and women are expertly equipped and trained as they step into harm’s way to fight for our freedoms. The American athletes in London are determined, strategic, and disciplined. Congress should follow their example and act to prevent sequestration. I will continue to pursue a solution on this issue, and I urge Congress and the White House to join me.

August 2, 2012

Wittman Supports Energy Development Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today called on Congress to remain in Washington, DC, to complete its work on critical items with looming deadlines. Wittman specifically addressed the threat of "sequestration," which under current law proposes to cut an additional $500 billion from the defense budget, negatively affecting the country's national security and estimated to cost over 200,000 jobs in Virginia.

July 25, 2012