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Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today lauded House passage of legislation enforcing new standards to better identify and code remains at Arlington National Cemetery. Wittman cosponsored legislation last week to urge its passage in the House of Representatives before the 111th Congress completes its business. Today, the bill passed 407-3.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson of the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that the individual mandate in the health care overhaul law is unconstitutional:
On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to speak to the 2010 Virginia Coastal Partners Workshop, with State Natural Resources Secretary Doug Domenech. I was pleased to join these great folks in kicking off the workshop focusing on an important issue to America's First District and to Virginia. The First District is historically, economically and culturally closely tied to the water. Our region faces several challenges but also many great opportunities.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today cosponsored legislation enforcing new standards to better identify and code remains at Arlington National Cemetery. Wittman got behind the legislation to urge its passage in the House of Representatives before the 111th Congress completes its business for the remaining days of the legislative session.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman will host a telephone town hall this evening, to hear from constituents as the 111th Congress wraps its last days in session. Constituents are invited to call-in to participate in the town hall at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, December 7.
Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was elected today to serve as Chairman of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Board of Visitors. After a unanimous vote of the current board, Wittman accepted the duty to serve as Chairman for the upcoming year.
As many of us enjoyed turkey, ham, and all the fixins' on Thanksgiving, thousands of troops continued to honorably serve our country overseas. It is because of their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families, that we celebrated peacefully here in Virginia and across the country. We have much to be thankful for, but we especially thank those troops and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Wittman: "We must extend tax cuts across the board".
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This week began with a great visit to the United States Naval Academy. 46 midshipmen at the Academy hail from America's First District, and it was great to have the opportunity to visit with them during their lunch at the Academy. These midshipmen are this nation's future leaders, and after just a brief visit, it was clear to me their training, attitude and love for their country will take them far.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today returned from a Congressional delegation fact-finding trip to Afghanistan to meet with troops and American military leaders, and to hear of Afghan efforts from local government officials.