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NAMA Takes Part In House Republican Food & Beverage Roundtable   WASHINGTON -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association reports that its government affairs division has taken part in a Food and Beverage Roundtable with the leadership of the Republican Conference in Congress.   Among the Congressional leaders who attended were Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers… Read more »

Congresswoman Foxx Comments on Passage of Bill and Healthcare Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9:28AM   Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) last week issued a statement upon the passage of the No Subsidies Without Verification Act (H.R. 2775),  legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services’ Inspector General to verify the eligibility requirements of any… Read more »

"Over the years, of course, there have been times when I have disagreed with how our Constitution has been interpreted, but it stands firm as the legal champion of individual rights and private property in this modern world. It is genius in its brevity, in its endurance, and in its forethought to limit and separate the governing powers established therein. What a privilege it is to live this Republic where government is obliged to follow, and the people and their representative states still may shape and strengthen our Constitutional foundation!” Read more »

At this time, I do not believe the use of military force in Syria, as sought by the President, is the appropriate response to Syria’s use of chemical weapons; nor is it the best defense of America’s national security interests. Read more »

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today issued the following statement upon the passage of the No Subsidies Without Verification Act(H.R. 2775), legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services’ Inspector General to verify the eligibility requirements of any person applying for Obamacare’s taxpayer-funded healthcare subsidies. Read more »

NAMA's government affairs division recently participated in a food and beverage roundtable with the republican conference leadership in the U.S. Congress. Read more »

U.S. Rep Virginia Foxx said Wednesday that “history changed” as a result of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Read more »

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement yesterday on President Obama’s request for Congress to authorize the use of military force in Syria. Read more »

On 9/11 Anniversary, Lawmakers Seek Help on Veterans Education September 11, 2013  by Charles Dervarics   Institutions face the largest influx of student veterans on campus since World War II. Advising, mentoring and support services are critical if veterans and active-duty military are to succeed in postsecondary education today, witnesses said at a congressional hearing… Read more »

A Board of Governors committee will meet Thursday in Chapel Hill to discuss creating higher education opportunities that specifically target troops. System leaders are working toward enrolling, educating and graduating as many service members as possible. Read more »