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Washington D.C. – This evening, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Senate's version of the healthcare reform bill (H.R. 3590) by a vote of 219-212 and the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872) by a vote of: 220-211.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman introduced the Toxic Drywall Homeowner Relief Act to aid homeowners in his district and across the U.S. who have been affected by toxic drywall. The tax deductions and credit in Wittman's bill would be available to taxpayers for returns filed for 2009, 2010, and 2011.
When Congress first met, legislators rode on horseback for days to reach Washington, and received stacks of mail from constituents back home. Today, the travel is must faster (it only takes me a couple of hours from Montross to DC) but the mail remains a large part of the job. I receive thousands of emails, phone calls, tweets, faxes, and letters each week. These are just a few of the mediums I use to keep in touch with First District citizens.
Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman issued the following statement after House Republicans adopted a unilateral moratorium on all earmarks, including tax and tariff-related earmarks:
Washington, DC – Last night, the U.S. Senate approved Congressman Rob Wittman's bill (H.R. 3433) to amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) by unanimous consent. H.R. 3433 would allow up to 50 percent of the non-federal share of projects in Canada to be paid for by Canadian conservation supporters. In October of 2009, the House of Representatives passed Wittman's bill by voice vote without opposition. This latest action clears the bill to head to President Barack Obama's desk to be signed into law.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman joined 15 of his fellow House members as original cosponsors of Rep. Buck McKeon's legislation to prohibit Department of Defense installations located in the U.S. or its territories from being used as facilities for conducting civilian court terror trials. Top Obama Administration Justice Department officials are currently in the process of searching for a new site to try 9/11 conspirator Khalid Sheikh Mohammed after the people of New York City rejected the decision to hold trials there. "
Washington, D.C. – Tonight and tomorrow evening, Congressman Rob Wittman will host live telephone-town halls. Calls will be placed to constituents in the Lower and Upper portions of the First Congressional District. Tele-town halls are a part of an ongoing effort by Wittman to hear directly from his constituents about their concerns as Congress works in Washington.
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 7:10 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
During these trying economic times every elected official's top three priorities should be: jobs, jobs, and jobs. With our national unemployment rate at just under 10%, and our economy continuing to struggle, government should be listening and lending a hand to our small businesses. Small businesses accounts for 70% of the jobs created each year in our country and are essential to economic growth.
Washington, D.C. – Due to late votes in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Rob Wittman will reschedule his live telephone-town hall for next Tuesday. The call is part of an ongoing effort by Wittman to hear directly from his constituents about their concerns as Congress works in Washington.
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 7:10 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
Call in Number: 877-229-8493
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman applauded the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard on receiving the U.S. Government's highest rating for excellence in workplace health and safety.
"Northrop Grumman's employees today continued to demonstrate their commitment to safely building some of the finest vessels that our service members rely on to protect our shores. Performing their jobs to the highest standard of safety and excellence is highly commendable", said Wittman.