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Foxx Praises Passage of Legislation to Improve K-12 Education, Restore Local Control

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today praised passage of legislation to improve K-12 education by replacing No Child Left Behind with new policies to help every child access a high-quality education. “As a grandmother, educator and former school board member, I know students are best served when teachers, parents and administrators are the driving force behind improving…

Foxx to Present Service Medals to WWII Veteran’s Family

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., will present the family of Willis Tom Bradshaw with the medals he earned during service in World War II on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 4 p.m. in Foxx’s Clemmons office. Bradshaw was a Seaman Second Class in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was killed in action on Nov. 13, 1942, when the USS Juneau was sunk during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. “It was a…

Foxx Responds to Refugee Crisis

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would strengthen the vetting system for Syrian and Iraqi refugees being admitted to the United States.               “Obama administration officials have said there are inherent shortcomings in the current screening process for refugees, especially those fleeing…

North Carolina Delegation Statement on Paris Attacks & Syrian Refugees

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WASHINGTON-- This afternoon, the ten Republican members of North Carolina's U.S. House of Representatives delegation released the following statement in response to Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris and Governor Pat McCrory's request that the Obama Administration cease sending Syrian refugees to North Carolina. The joint statement was issued by Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (NC-2),…

Foxx Appointed to Negotiating Committee on Legislation to Improve K-12 Education

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, today was appointed by House Speaker Paul Ryan to participate in the committee that will iron out the differences between the House and Senate versions of legislation to improve K-12 education by replacing No Child Left Behind.  “It is a privilege to serve on this conference…

Foxx Honors Veterans, Military Families

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day we rightly single out the members of our military past and present to honor them with the respect and gratitude they deserve. The veterans that we honor today are a reflection of American greatness. Liberty is bought and paid for by the incomprehensible…

Foxx Statement on Passing of Howard Coble

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding the passing of former Rep. Howard Coble: “Howard Coble was a dedicated public servant and a champion for his constituents. He never backed down from a challenge to do what was right for North Carolina and always pushed Washington to work better for those he represented. Howard was the essence of…

Foxx Votes against Budget Deal, Suspending Debt Limit

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding her vote against the federal budget agreement that would suspend the debt ceiling through March 2017: “Every time the federal government approaches its debt limit, like clockwork, liberal politicians – from the White House down – begin threatening ‘default’ unless the government is able to…

Foxx Votes against Reauthorizing Export-Import Bank

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding her vote against reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank: “As a former small business owner, I certainly understand the many challenges that companies face to be successful in an internationally competitive business environment. However, the Ex-Im Bank conflicts with core conservative principles on…

Kline, Foxx Statement on New Higher Education Regulations

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WASHINGTON House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Higher Education and Workforce Training Subcommittee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to two higher education regulations the administration finalized earlier today: Today’s announcement continues the administration’s pattern of micromanaging higher…

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