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This past week the Virginia Employment Commission released its June unemployment numbers showing that the percentage of those out of work had reached 7.3% statewide and 7.4% in Hampton Roads. Additionally just this past Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that 247,000 more Americans lost their jobs in July.
"Telework centers are leading the way for expanding the Government's base of operations and removing cars from our already overflowing highways. I'm proud to continue to highlight the importance of these locations," said Wittman.
Washington D.C. - This evening from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Congressman Rob Wittman will host a tele-townhall to speak directly with constituents over their concerns about the proposed healthcare legislation in Congress.
If you are interested in listening or participating please use the following info:
Dial: 1-877-229-8493
Pin: 13327# 1#
During the call, please remember the following:
Participants need to press *3 on their phone keypads to ask a question.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman voted today in favor of the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010, H.R. 3326. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 400 to 30.
"This bill provides our service members with the tools, training and support they need to complete their missions over the next year. I'm particularly pleased to see the increase in pay, along with a continued emphasis on shipbuilding funding," said Wittman.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman today shepherded his Chesapeake Accountability and Recovery Act, H.R. 1053, through the Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support. The bill, which passed by Unanimous Consent, will now be scheduled for consideration by the full House of Representatives.