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Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
October 26, 2012
Weekly Updates
Small businesses are truly the bedrock of our economy, and I know that they will lead the way to recovery if Washington just gives them the chance.
Issues: Budget Jobs & Economy
Wittman Recognized for Support of Manufacturing
October 25, 2012
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman received the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) at a ceremony hosted by NAM member organization Owens-Illinois in Toano, Virginia. This award is given to members of Congress who have shown consistent support for the manufacturing sector during the 112th Congress.

Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
October 15, 2012
Weekly Updates
I believe a comprehensive, all-of-the-above energy policy is critical to expand energy independence for our nation. This is a matter of both national security and economics; we simply cannot continue to rely on foreign sources of energy to keep our nation running.
Issues: Seniors Health Care Jobs & Economy
Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
October 3, 2012
Weekly Updates
One of the phrases in the Constitution’s Preamble that has always resonated with me is, “We the People … secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” I see or hear those words and I immediately think about our future generations, especially that of my young grandchildren, Morgan and Mark, and I consider what is being done in Congress today and whether Morgan and Mark and others in their generation will be able to enjoy the same “Blessings of Liberty” that we have experienced.
Issues: Family Values Fiscal Responsibility
Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
September 21, 2012
Weekly Updates

Last week, the world saw an act of senseless violence occur in Benghazi, Libya, as the U.S. consulate was attacked and four of our fellow citizens were slain, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. These men were exemplary Americans, striving to improve a world split by hate. Though their deaths were premature, I know that they made a mark on this world and that their legacies will remain. My thoughts and prayers are with these individuals' families and loved ones during this dark time.

Issues: National Defense Budget Jobs & Economy Appropriations Fiscal Responsibility
Wittman: Nation's leaders must not continue to ignore reality of looming defense cuts
September 13, 2012
Press Release

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:

Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
September 11, 2012
Weekly Updates
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
Wittman Statement on 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
September 11, 2012
Press Release

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

Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
September 4, 2012
Weekly Updates
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
Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
August 24, 2012
Weekly Updates
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

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