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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.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted to support the final passage of the Telework Improvements Act of 2010. This legislation advances the use of telework by Federal agencies, ensuring each agency implements a telework policy, determines employee eligibility to telework, and informs employees about their eligibility. H.R. 1722 first passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July 2010 with Wittman's support, and the final bill passed today will be sent to the President for his signature.
This past week began with a great visit to one of the government classes at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. It was a very thoughtful and direct dialogue about the current state of government and where we should go from here. We continued our day on campus and stopped by to speak with some of the law school students, and had the opportunity to tour the veterans' benefits clinic, to learn more about all the clinic does to help veterans.