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"Unfortunately, in the rush to approve the stimulus package, taxpayer protections were removed that would have prevented AIG bonuses in the first place. When taxpayers are asked to bear the burden of reckless corporate behavior, the President and Congress have a moral obligation to make sure that money is spent wisely."

WASHINGTON, DC - Today Congressman Rob Wittman joined four other Virginia Congressman in supporting H.R. 1385, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 introduced by Rep. Jim Moran (VA-08). Additionally, Wittman added his support to the bill at a hearing today before the Natural Resources Committee.

"I was outraged when I heard of the President's proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the healthcare of veterans who have been injured while serving our country. These men and women were promised healthcare when they signed up to serve our great nation, and it is unconscionable that our country might not pay for their service-connected health needs."

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.