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WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Rob Wittman joined members from both sides of the aisle to vote in favor of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. The bill contained a provision providing for a Northern Neck National Heritage Area Study which would direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Northern Neck National Heritage Area in Virginia. The legislation was previously introduced by the late Rep. Jo Ann Davis.
On Wednesday evening, I joined the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, at the Fredericksburg Military Affairs Council dinner to announce the establishment of the Navy Air and Missile Defense Command (NAMDC) on Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center. More importantly, this new Command will add 75 high paying jobs and an annual payroll of $10 million to the local economy. It is encouraging to see there are still opportunities for job creation in this time of economic uncertainty.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of Congressman Rob Wittman to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Members of the House of Representatives joined Congressman Rob Wittman in congratulating the University of Mary Washington upon its 100th anniversary on March 14, 2008. The House passed H.Res. 77 (414-0), formally recognizing the significant contributions of the University.
"I am happy to have so many of my colleagues join with me to recognize the rich academic tradition of Mary Washington, and its continued success over these past 100 years," said Wittman.
I was pleased to have the opportunity to hear our President speak on Tuesday.
(WASHINGTON, DC) - This evening Congressman Rob Wittman joined members of the House and Senate in a Joint Session of Congress. President Obama addressed the nation on the status of the economy and his plans for addressing the nation's fiscal health.
"I appreciated hearing the President's frank assessment of the economy and other issues our nation faces. I strongly agree that we need to cut the budget deficit, and that is something we need to accomplish today, without waiting for future budgets," said Wittman.
(Warsaw, VA) - Congressman Rob Wittman and the Sallie Mae Fund, a nonprofit college-access organization, invite area students and parents to attend a free "Paying for College" workshop.
The 90-minute event allows families to learn about applying to and paying for college, including accessing grants, scholarships, and other financial aid; receive free planning and paying for college resources; have an opportunity to interact with local college experts; and enter junior or senior students to win a $500 scholarship from The Sallie Mae Fund.
(Gloucester, VA) - Congressman Rob Wittman celebrated Black History Month yesterday with a visit to Gloucester's Holly Knoll, where he met with community leaders and toured the historic site with local historian Dr. Dorothy Cooke and over 100 members of the public. The event was organized by the Gloucester Institute, a non-profit organization headed by Kay Coles James, whose mission is to cultivate emerging leaders within the black community.