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Yorktown, VA – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) will host an "Individuals with Disabilities Job Fair" on Monday, October 18, 2010 for individuals with disabilities in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Fair will take place from 10 am until 2 pm at the University of Mary Washington's Stafford Campus in Fredericksburg. It will feature over 50 employers, and will provide those with disabilities the opportunity to learn more about the employment process, enhance their interview skills and receive resume assistance. Reso
Over the last few months, I have traveled across the First Congressional District, speaking with Virginians, small business owners, city and county government officials, and so many others. I hosted town halls, met with many of my First District Advisory Councils, and even visited schools as the new school year began. The input and the feedback I receive from constituents are critical, as I remain a public servant of this community and the Commonwealth. Overwhelmingly, the unsustainable growth of government and concern for lost jobs remain the top issue.
This week, I authored an editorial piece, "Getting Virginians Back to Work," to present solutions for our struggling economy. As we heard Friday morning, the unemployment rate remains at 9.6 percent. It's clear that we must focus on measures that will allow for businesses and entrepreneurs to innovate and thrive, and keep Virginians working.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today will host a constituent conference call focused on the proposed closure of Joint Forces Command, and other measures included as part of the Defense Department's "Efficiency Initiative" announced in August. First District constituents are invited to join the call and to share views and concerns, and ask questions, following the week's meetings and hearings focused on the issue.
This week began with a great event to focus on one of the most important founding documents of our country: the Constitution. William and Mary law school kicked off its "Constitutional Conversations" event on Monday evening, and I was pleased to join students to help introduce this great educational series. These types of discussions are so relevant to the conversations going on around the country today, with the focus on the role of government in our lives. As citizens, we're afforded opportunities and rights to influence the making of public policy by the government.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funding levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2013. Wittman supported S. 3729, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010, which sets funding levels for NASA programs including human space flight and exploration, aeronautics research and development, and scientific research.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) expressed serious concern today as he questioned Defense Department (DoD) officials in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing on the "Efficiency Initiative" abruptly announced by Secretary Robert Gates on August 9, 2010, which included the proposed closure of Joint Forces Command and an across-the-board cut of the contractor workforce.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement in reaction to the morning meeting at the Pentagon, joining with Virginia Governor McDonnell and other members of the Congressional delegation in demanding answers on the abrupt August 9, 2010, announcement proposing the closure of Joint Forces Command. Virginia officials met with Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, and General James E. Cartwright, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
This week, Congress came to Washington again without taking action on the tax relief that our economy - and families - need. With tax rates scheduled to rise at the end of the year if Congress doesn't take action, I will continue to advocate that taxes not be raised as families and businesses work to regain steady financial footing.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement after House Republicans presented A Pledge to America, a new governing agenda focused on addressing the American people's top priorities.