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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.

February 13, 2009: Congressman Wittman Votes Against Spending Bill
February 13, 2009
Press Release

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman voted against the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Wittman voiced his concerns along with other House members on the House floor this week. Wittman realizes that that the economy is in a serious recession, but that we must do what is best for the country now and in the future.

February 13, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
February 13, 2009
Weekly Updates
These past two weeks in the House and Senate we have been working on a solution to America's staggering economic crisis. We have had meetings with President Obama and amongst ourselves to find a real solution that will place our country on the track to prosperity. It's with great sadness that the bill which reached the floor for a vote was one which may be neither stimulative nor beneficial to the American economy over the coming years.
DTV Transition: Are You Ready?
February 12, 2009
Press Release

The DTV Delay Act, which was recently signed into law, extends the deadline for full-power broadcast TV stations to complete the DTV transition from February 17, 2009 to June 12, 2009. This new law allows more time for consumers to be prepared for the DTV transition. However, under the law, stations may choose to stop broadcasting in analog before the new transition date. By June 12, 2009, over-the-air full-power television broadcasts, which are currently provided by television stations in both analog and digital formats, will become digital only.

February 11, 2009: Congressman Wittman Lauds Decision to Freeze Congressional Payraise
February 11, 2009
Press Release
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Tuesday, House Leaders announced that House members will not receive a pay raise in 2010. The Appropriations Committee has been instructed to include language in the fiscal year 2010 Legislative Branch appropriations bill that would block any pay increase for House members.

"I applaud House Leadership for finally listening to the American people. I do not believe that a congressional pay raise of any amount is appropriate at a time when our nation is at war and our federal budget deficit is rising," said Wittman.

February 4, 2009: Congressman Wittman Announces New Command at Dahlgren Naval Station
February 4, 2009
Press Release
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Wednesday evening Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) 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 Station. The new command will stand up in early April and will serve as the Navy's lead organization and Center of Excellence for addressing Naval, Joint, and Combined Air and Missile Defense concerns with an initial focus on Ballistic Missile Defense.
January 27, 2009: Congress Wittman Meets with President Obama to Discuss Stimulus Package
January 27, 2009
Press Release

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today Congressman Rob Wittman along with fellow House Republicans met with President Barack Obama at a special GOP Conference meeting to discuss his proposed stimulus package: H.R 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Conference Members were given the opportunity to discuss the package, its overall cost and ask the President questions.

January 23, 2009: Weekly Washington Update
January 23, 2009
Weekly Updates
This week I had the distinct honor of attending the Inauguration of our Nation's 44th President, Barack Obama. This memorable occasion celebrated the unique history of the peaceful transition of power in America and set the stage for many more important milestones. I wish President Obama all the best as he begins this journey. He enters the White House at a time of tremendous challenges --economic turmoil we haven't seen in over 80 years, we are fighting two wars, and energy prices continue to fluctuate. These issues are too big for one party to solve.
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