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May 29, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
May 29, 2009
Weekly Updates
This past week I have been to all corners of the First Congressional District as Congress wraps up its District Work Period. It is always refreshing to see familiar faces and hear your thoughts on the goings on at home and in Washington.
May 22, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
May 22, 2009
Weekly Updates

This week in Washington, Congress has taken action to reign in credit card companies from performing unscrupulous business practices. Unfortunately, I've heard from many constituents who have received a letter from their credit card company notifying them that their card's limit has been reduced or their interest rate has been raised without notification.

May 21, 2009: Congressman Wittman to Host Video Telephone Town Hall
May 21, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Tonight Congressman Rob Wittman will host a live video telephone town hall. Residents of the First Congressional District are welcome to listen/watch from his website, call in to ask a question or post questions in advance through direct messaging on his Twitter account.

Date: May 21, 2009

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (this time may vary depending on the voting schedule on the House floor)

To listen by phone call (888) 229-8493 and use PIN: 13327 # and enter 1#

May 19, 2009: Congressman Wittman Announces Census Bureau Employment Opportunities
May 19, 2009
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Rob Wittman announced the opening of two new Local Census Bureau Offices in late summer/early fall of 2009 to be located in Fredericksburg and Newport News, Virginia. These offices will conduct census operations that will take place in 2010 as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Each office will be accepting applications from the public to fill a half dozen management positions, along with supervisors and support staff.
May 15, 2009: Congressman Wittman Statement on Cyber Command Decision
May 15, 2009
Press Release
"I am disappointed that the Air Force did not select Langley for CYBER Command, but I will continue to promote the Hampton Roads region and the First District as an area with the infrastructure and manpower to support future Department of Defense efforts.

May 15, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
May 15, 2009
Weekly Updates
This week I along with other members of the House Armed Services met to receive testimony from the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the service chiefs on the President's Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Budget. Additionally, the House approved Fiscal Year 2009 supplemental funding for our troops serving overseas in the Global War on Terror, and we heard word back on the final location of CYBER Command from the U.S.
May 13, 2009: Congressman Wittman Statement on Release of Disaster Funds for Watermen
May 14, 2009
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman issued the following statement regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) announcement of the release of $10 million for the Commonwealth of Virginia in economic assistance for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab disaster.

"I am pleased to announce that NOAA has released $10 million to Virginia to assist watermen and restore the blue crab fishery in the Bay. These funds will assist watermen and create programs to improve habitat and bring back the blue crab," said Wittman.

May 13, 2009: Congress Wittman Comments on Chesapeake Bay Executive Order
May 13, 2009
Press Release

"I am encouraged by the President's attention and focus on restoring the Chesapeake Bay. I commend his efforts today to issue an executive order establishing a Federal Leadership Committee for the Chesapeake Bay.

May 8, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
May 8, 2009
Weekly Updates
Home foreclosures are an issue affecting a number of residents throughout the First Congressional District. Even if you are not under the threat of foreclosure, a foreclosed home deeply affects other families and can mean lower property values in the neighborhood and often times an eyesore in your community. Without a doubt it was risky lending and irresponsible mortgage applications which have contributed heavily to our current economic crisis. We need to take steps to address these root causes to prevent a future housing crisis.
May 1, 2009: Information on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
May 1, 2009
Press Release

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.hhs.gov/

Virginia Department of Health

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

Washington DC Office

Address:
2055 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington , District of Columbia  20515
United States
Phone:
(202) 225-4261
Fax:
(202) 225-4382

Glen Allen District Office

Address:
4201 Dominion Blvd
Suite 110
Glen Allen , Virginia  23060
United States
Phone:
(804) 401-4120
Fax:
(804) 270-4643

Yorktown District Office

Address:
307 Main Street
P.O Box 162
Yorktown , Virginia  23690
United States
Phone:
(757) 527-6270
Fax:
(757) 898-2859