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A Quality Education for All: Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Military's Efforts to Oversee Distance Learning and For-Profit Colleges
This past week, I had the honor to speak at an event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His daughter, Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, also attended and spoke about the vision of Dr. King. When we revisit and remember the past, and what earlier citizens of this nation went through so we can thrive today, we remind ourselves of what is great about this country. Dr. King was focused on the positive, on bringing out the best inside each of us, and he encouraged everyone to dedicate themselves to the betterment of our community, and our fellow Americans.
Washington, DC – On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the office of Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) will host a Service Academy Informational Meeting for high school students at Grafton High School in Yorktown, Virginia. Representatives from the service academies will be in attendance to provide specific information on their respective academies. Students, parents and school officials are invited to attend to learn more about each academy and about the academy nomination process.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today marked Constitution Day, issuing the following statement:
It has been a busy week in America's First District. As September gets underway, and I prepare to return to Washington this week, your input and the feedback I received from you during August will serve me well as I work to represent you in Congress.
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) made the following statement commemorating the Ninth Anniversary of the September 11 attacks:
This week brought an opportunity to visit with and attend an array of events around America's First District.
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Being prepared for an emergency can save lives. Are you prepared? Here are preparedness tips from the National Hurricane Center:
This week I visited local businesses, discussing job creation and speaking with many local employers from America's First District. Their message was clear that what's coming out of Washington, DC, is not helping the atmosphere for small businesses looking to expand and create jobs.
The announcement by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to make cuts at the Defense Department, specifically the decision to eliminate the Joint Forces Command, is shortsighted, devoid of strategic decision-making and could harm national security.