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March 6, 2009: Congressman Wittman Named to Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
March 6, 2009
Press Release

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of Congressman Rob Wittman to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.

March 3, 2009: Congressman Wittman Congratulates the University of Mary Washington on 100th Anniversary
March 5, 2009
Press Release

(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.

February 27, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
February 27, 2009
Weekly Updates
On Tuesday evening, I attended a Joint Session of Congress where President Obama briefed us on the state of the economy, troop removal from Iraq, and his future plans for other government programs. Additionally, we saw the release of the President's 2010 budget on Thursday. Many of you followed along with me during the speech on my twitter.com page, and if you haven't checked it out, it's a great way to keep track of what I'm doing on your behalf in Congress.

I was pleased to have the opportunity to hear our President speak on Tuesday.

February 25, 2009: Congressman Wittman Votes Against Spending Bill
February 25, 2009
Press Release
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman voted against H.R. 1105: the Consolidated Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2009 or "omnibus" spending bill. To date, only three of the twelve bills funding the government have been approved. Consequently, all domestic functions of the government are being funded through a continuing resolution that expires on March 6, 2009. Wittman has advocated maintaining vital programs included in the bill by freezing current spending rates at Fiscal Year 2008 levels.
February 24, 2009: Congressman Wittman Statement on President Obama's Address to the Nation
February 25, 2009
Press Release

(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.

February 24, 2009: Congressman Wittman and Sallie Mae Host College Workshop
February 24, 2009
Press Release

(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.

February 20, 2009: Congressman Wittman Celebrates Black History Month at Gloucester's Holly Knoll
February 20, 2009
Press Release

(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.

February 20, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
February 20, 2009
Weekly Updates
This week I've been traveling throughout the First District during Congress' Presidents Day District Work Period. But, just because we're out of session, that doesn't mean that there hasn't been a lot going on.
February 3, 2009: Congressman Wittman Announces New Media Tools
February 19, 2009
Press Release

(Washington D.C.) - Congressman Rob Wittman announced today the addition of several new online tools to reach out to constituents and the media. Wittman will be utilizing the House of Representatives YouTube portal to post video updates on important issues, as well as his speeches from the House floor and around the First District.

Interested parties are advised to utilize Wittman's Twitter and Facebook pages to keep up to date on his activities and video updates. Below is a listing of Wittman's new media sites:

February 17, 2009: Congressman Wittman Proposes Chesapeake Bay Bill
February 17, 2009
Press Release
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Rob Wittman, an environmental scientist by trade, has reintroduced the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act, H.R. 1053, in an effort to fundamentally alter the management of Chesapeake Bay restoration activities. Yesterday, Wittman held a press conference at the Virginia General Assembly building along with Assembly members and Chesapeake Bay stakeholders to announce the bill's reintroduction.

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