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Montross, Va. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the signing of President Obama's health care overhaul law:
Bill receives overwhelming bipartisan support, passing the U.S. House 390-23
Washington, D.C. – Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Chairman of the House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and Congressman Scott Rigell (VA-02), Member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced today that the United States Navy has cancelled its plans to move a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) currently homeported at Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia to Naval Station Mayport, Florida.
Report on Risk Levels in the Release of Detainees from Guantanamo Bay
WASHINGTON – Today the House Armed Services Committee Republicans released a report finding that both the Bush and Obama Administrations assumed a questionable level of risk in the release of detainees from Guantanamo Bay. The report found at least 27% of detainees released by the US military have been confirmed or suspected of reengaging in terrorist or insurgent activities, up from 25% in 2010. Some former detainees hold leadership positions with the Taliban or Al Qaeda.
I enjoyed spending last Monday in Fredericksburg meeting with constituents and receiving constructive feedback on what folks want to see happening in Washington. As Congress considered a variety of issues, I take those helpful suggestions and put them into action in my work as the representative of America's First District. On Wednesday, I supported several bills aimed at curbing government spending and encouraging responsible use of taxpayer dollars. One, H.R. 3835, freezes pay for Members of Congress. Another, H.R.