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In the First District, transportation is a constant problem which affects those who are trying to get to work, school, and any number of destinations. Whether you're in Dumfries or Stafford trying to make it to work in Washington or in the Hampton Roads area trying to get to the beach, we face constant gridlock. For over 20 years and to this day, I commute just like the rest of you. Over the years I've been in a carpool, a vanpool, and have taken the train.
Residents of Hampton City, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Virginia Beach City in the Commonwealth of Virginia and contiguous cities and counties of Chesapeake City, James City, Poquoson City, Portsmouth City and York in the Commonwealth of Virginia may be eligible for Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance after the Severe Nor'easter coupled with the remnants of Hurricane Ida that occurred November 12, 2009 through November 15, 2009
Recently we all have learned that Attorney General Eric Holder has planned to bring several of the 9/11 attack masterminds to New York City for trial. As you know, I've been a voice from the beginning, against bringing these terrorists to the Commonwealth for trial or detention, and I hold the same feelings towards their arrival to any location in the U.S. Many of us in Washington, including the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Ike Skelton (D) have deep concerns and objections to bringing these enemy combatants to be tried in civilian courts on U.S.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. J. Randy Forbes, Glenn Nye, Bobby Scott, and Rob Wittman, who represent the Hampton Roads region, sent a letter to President Barack Obama in support of Gov. Tim Kaine's request for federal assistance for localities in Virginia that received damage from the Nor'easter that occurred from November 11-15, 2009.
This week we will be celebrating the time of Thanksgiving. Many folks have had very challenging times over this past year and may even find it difficult to find reasons to be thankful. While our economy has struggled and more folks have found themselves unemployed there are things to be thankful for no matter how small. It was Charles Dickens that said "Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many - not your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."
Last week the House passed a healthcare reform bill by a largely partisan vote of 220-215. This vote represents what frustrates folks at home as they watch the legislative process in Washington unfold. They see Congress needing to listen to the folks they represent and find common ground to develop common sense solutions to the problems facing the Commonwealth and Nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Rob Wittman joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to vote against H.R. 3962, the current healthcare reform package in the House, which ultimately passed by a vote of 220-215.