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On Wednesday, the House considered the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. While this bill passed the House, I voted against it for several important reasons.
"We missed the mark today by failing to pass a responsible bill that both provides necessary relief to those in need and protects the taxpayers," said Wittman
As someone who commutes 80 miles each way almost every day, I understand the impact of skyrocketing gas prices on family budgets.
"I'm glad to vote for this National Historic Trail Designation. It's a positive development for Virginia's First District and recognizes our rich history in the birth of this nation," said Wittman.
"I hope that Department of Defense involvement in this limited re-bid will stabilize the process and provide a resolution by the end of the year. It is absolutely critical that we provide our Air Force with the best possible tanker and that the tanker bidding process be fair and efficient. Each day this process is delayed is another day our Airmen are using a tanker from the 1950s."
I spent the week of Independence Day working throughout the First District. In between working in my district offices, I was honored to spend time with the Coast Guard, take a tour and meet with officials at William & Mary, visit Ferry Farm for the unveiling of archaeological discovery of George Washington's boyhood home, and to meet with constituents in Fredericksburg about gas prices.
"I'm very pleased to see that Anheuser-Busch's Board of Directors rejected InBev's takeover bid. Quite frankly, I'm not sure InBev could ever propose a bid that would adequately reflect the value that Anheuser Busch provides to our country and the First District of Virginia."