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Virginia has declared a state of emergency for Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall tomorrow. Parts of the First District fall in the path of the storm and will likely experience flooding, power outages, road closures, and other inclement weather.
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Last week, the President expressed his intent to cancel a planned pay raise for federal employees as part of an effort to rein in federal spending.
I want to be emphatically clear—targeting federal employee pay or benefits as a means to balance our budget disregards the millions of men and women who selflessly serve our nation. We cannot expect to get our fiscal house in order at the expense of civil servants.
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Wittman Named "Hero of Main Street"
WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was recognized this week as a "Hero of Main Street" by the National Retail Federation for consistently supporting policies that will benefit our retail industry and its millions of small businesses.
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While news cycles and memes have recently focused on the future Space Force, I believe we need to first focus on another, already existing force: the Ready Reserve Force (RRF).
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Weekly Update: Our Economy – Better Off Now |
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Friend- As you may know, I've been working tirelessly to expand access to broadband across Virginia. Whether it's working with s or s, I believe that we need to use all means available to get those who have been left behind up to speed, because it is absolutely critical to growing our economy and improving the lives of countless Virginians. I wanted to make sure you knew how you can get involved in bringing high-speed internet to rural Virginia. |
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Wittman Hosts Event to Celebrate KARO Passage
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Weekly Update: Veterans - Better Off Now |
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Wittman Introduces Bill to Conserve Fish Habitat
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Rob Wittman introduced legislation called the National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act. This legislation codifies the National Fish Habitat Partnerships, an initiative that aims to achieve measurable habitat conservation results through strategic partnerships that lead to better fish habitat conditions and increased fishing opportunities. |