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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman introduced the Telework Tax Incentive Act to reduce traffic congestion and increase worker productivity around the Nation. If passed and signed into law, the bill would provide eligible taxpayers with an annual tax credit for qualified teleworking expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer that year, up to $1,000. Wittman introduced the legislation after meetings with commuters at slug lines and rail stations in the First Congressional District.
Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a live telephone-town hall to hear directly from constituents about their concerns as the first session of the 111th Congress comes to a close.
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Call in Number: 877-229-8493
Log in Pin: 13327
As you read here last week, I've been reaching out to commuters to hear their thoughts and concerns about how they make their way to work. On Wednesday morning I visited the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Fredericksburg Station to talk with rail riders. Although it was a cold and wet morning I was joined by Matt Kelly of the Fredericksburg City Council and Mark Roeber of VRE from 6 - 8am, the main departure time frame for folks heading North.
"This evening I was pleased to learn that President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia, triggering the release of Federal funds under the Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to help communities respond to the severe storms and flooding associated with this past month's Nor'easter.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Wittman, along with 35 other Members of the House of Representatives, sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Chief of Naval Operations urging the Department of Defense not to reduce attack submarine procurement. Wittman, who serves as a Co-Chair of the Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus and as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has been a continual advocate for a sustained two a year attack submarine build rate.
The letter signed by Wittman states:
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.