“McKenzie Chasteen represented Watauga well today,” Congresswoman Foxx stated. “I’m so happy that the Congressional Art Competition gives talented students like McKenzie the opportunity to come to their Capitol for recognition and a front row seat to the work that goes on in the People’s House. Hundreds of thousands of visitors pass through the Capitol each year and I’m glad McKenzie’s artwork will be enjoyed by so many.”
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“Chief Justice John Roberts, who authored the court’s opinion on Shelby v. Holder, wrote that ‘Our country has changed, and while any racial discrimination in voting is too much, Congress must ensure that the legislation it passes to remedy that problem speaks to current conditions.’ I agree
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“The American people should not have to question whether their government is unfairly targeting them based upon their personal political beliefs,” Congresswoman Foxx stated. “Yet in the aftermath of the outrageous revelations from the IRS that groups of Americans were, in fact, subjected to higher scrutiny based upon their political associations, the confidence of taxpaying citizens is dashed. On Monday I hope to update 5th District residents on the oversight efforts currently underway within the House of Representatives to hold the federal government accountable. Additionally, I look forward to speaking with local families about their concerns and ideas to provide accountability for how tax dollars are spent.”
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Last week, Foxx invited Shelby and her family to her office in Clemmons to present her with the medal, which was established in 1979 and is open to those 14 to 23 years old.
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"Shelby worked tremendously hard and devoted a great deal of time and effort to qualify for the prestigious Congressional Silver Medal," Congresswoman Foxx stated. "I congratulate her on this accomplishment and encourage other students to follow her examp
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"The recent admission that the IRS had been targeting specific groups of Americans with harsher scrutiny based upon political beliefs is chilling and an affront to our free society," Congresswoman Foxx stated. "The American people should not have to quest
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America is home to heroes! In our country men and women choose to serve, knowing full well their sacrifice could be tremendous – and even require their life. But still they volunteer.
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If President Obama and Senate Democrats are serious about a long-term solution to the student loan interest rate problem, they will immediately consider and build on the ideas put forth in the Smarter Solutions for Students Act . Students, families and ta
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The Keystone Pipeline and the 40,000 jobs it's expected to create have been waiting for President Obama's approval for the better part of five years, and with no good reason. The Northern Route Approval Act will ensure that those senseless delays
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Why the Obama Administration would threaten to veto legislation that so closely mirrors their own student loan proposal suggests President Obama isn't serious about working toward a long-term solution for students and taxpayers after all.
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