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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would dismantle President Obama’s deeply flawed health care law and temporarily cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood.
“The so-called Affordable Care Act has proved to be anything but affordable for North Carolinians, who have faced some of the largest premium increases in the country,” said Foxx.… Read more »
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today passed a resolution introduced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., that creates a special House panel to investigate abortion practices at providers such as Planned Parenthood and the sale of unborn children’s tissue.
“The creation of this panel ensures the House exercises one of its most fundamental constitutional responsibilities, oversight… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would give states much-needed flexibility to prevent Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from participating in their Medicaid programs.
“Over the past few months, extremely disturbing information has come to light about the activities of abortion providers and their sale of unborn children’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced that she will host a benefits workshop for seniors on Friday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Davie County Senior Center, 278 Meroney Street, Mocksville, NC 27028.
“As the open-enrollment period for Medicare approaches, this workshop will include timely information for beneficiaries and their families,” said Foxx. “Seniors in… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today released the following statement regarding Pope Francis' address to a joint meeting of Congress:
“It’s easy to see why people around the world have embraced Pope Francis. His example of love, mercy and compassion is one that we all should strive to emulate.
“The United States, and the world, are facing difficult challenges, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that would temporarily bar federal taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood and strengthen protections for babies that survive abortion.
“This is a very emotional issue for those of us who value life so much. In these days of 3-D ultrasounds and high-definition screens, it is impossible to hide the… Read more »
