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September 9, 2009: Migratory Bird Conservation Commission to Purchase Easements Along Cat Point Creek
September 9, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Rob Wittman, who serves as a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission joined other Commission members in approving the purchase of easements along Cat Point Creek. $3.5 million in grants and matching donations will enable 1,246 acres of the watershed to become part of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

 

September 9, 2009: Congressman Wittman Statement on President's Speech on Health Care Reform
September 9, 2009
Press Release
Washington, DC - "During a month spent traveling across the First Congressional District as well as addressing three public town halls, I heard a continued call from my constituents to make reforms to our current healthcare system. However, this does not mean that they invite a government takeover of their healthcare; and I agree. We must focus on cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, enacting tort reform, allowing folks to buy insurance across state lines, and not barring people from purchasing insurance when they have preexisting conditions.

 

September 4, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
September 4, 2009
Weekly Updates

Healthcare reform is an issue which has brought deep felt emotions out of folks who are concerned and anxious about what it means for their personal health care and that of their loved ones. This past week I participated in town hall meetings in Warsaw, Newport News, and Fredericksburg to discuss healthcare legislation and other issues of interest.

August 31, 2009: Information on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Hurricane Preparedness
August 31, 2009
Press Release

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Preparedness

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/index.htm

Virginia Department of Health

http://www.vdh.state.va.us/

 

Hurricane Preparedness

Federal Emergency Management Agency

http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/index.shtm

August 28, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
August 28, 2009
Weekly Updates
I spent a good deal of this past week in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula attending events and catching up with folks. It's easy for people in Washington to get caught up in events and forget about what is important back home; that's why I drive home to Montross every night even when Congress is in session and why I'm enjoying the August District Work Period so much. This week I attended a meeting on creek dredging around the Northern Neck, and I've also been focused on the problems arising from an enlarged population of cownose rays in the Chesapeake Bay.
August 28, 2009: Congressman Wittman Hosts Job Fair in Fredericksburg
August 28, 2009
Press Release

Fredericksburg, VA - Congressman Rob Wittman invites all residents of the First Congressional District to participate in a job fair featuring state, federal, and private employers actively seeking new employees. Attendees are also welcome to take advantage of a free resume check to ensure that they are placing their best foot forward in their search for new employment.

 

Date: Monday, September 14, 2009

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

August 21, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
August 21, 2009
Weekly Updates
Like many other Members of Congress, the month of August is a time to get our boots on the ground and to hear what folks are thinking back at home. This week, I met with dozens of constituents in the district offices and at events. I've also had the opportunity to get an update on the status of the James River Ghost Fleet and to speak with members of the healthcare coverage underwriter's community.
August 17, 2009: Congressman Wittman Town Hall Schedule
August 17, 2009
Press Release

Congressman Wittman welcomes First Congressional District residents to the following town hall meetings.

 

Date: Monday, August 31st

Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM*

Location:

Christopher Newport University

Ferguson Center for the Arts, Music & Theatre Hall

1 University Place

Newport News, VA

 

Date: Tuesday, September 1st

Times: 6:00PM to 8:00PM*

Location:

University of Mary Washington

Dodd Auditorium

1301 College Avenue

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

August 14, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
August 14, 2009
Weekly Updates
Many of you may recall that back in early May there was discussion of bringing detainees currently housed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to the Marine Corps Base at Quantico or housing them at the Naval Station at Norfolk.
August 13, 2009: Congressman Wittman Warns Against Bringing Terrorists to Newport News
August 13, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman today criticized Administration efforts, as reported by the Washington Post, to bring terrorist trials to the Federal Courthouse in Newport News.  Wittman also sent a letter today to Attorney General Eric Holder opposing the transfer of any detainees to Newport News and demanding that the Administration clarify their plans for any transfer of terrorists from Guantanamo Bay.

 

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