FOXX ACTS TO PROTECT FIREARMS INDUSTRY FROM RECKLESS LAWSUITS
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This morning, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) took action to protect gun manufacturers, distributors, dealers and trade associations from reckless lawsuits stemming from the criminal misuse of firearm products. FOXX CUTS RED TAPE WITH FAA FOR STATESVILLE AIRPORT
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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken the final step toward implementing the Instrument Landing System at the Statesville Airport. FOXX VOTES TO STOP FRIVOLOUS OBESITY LAWSUITS
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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) today supported ending frivolous obesity lawsuits against food manufacturers and distributors by voting for H.R. 554, the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act or “Cheeseburger Bill.” The me FOXX TO HOST GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING WORKSHOP FOR AREA SMALL BUSINESSES
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This Friday, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is hosting a special forum for small businesses in the Fifth District. Attendees will get a chance to learn more about government contracting with some of the fastest growing governmen FOXX ACTS TO LOWER GAS PRICES, PREVENT PRICE GOUGING
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In response to rising prices at the pump, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted today to pass H.R. 3893, the Gasoline for America’s Security (GAS) Act of 2005. This legislation takes a number of steps to lower gasoline prices over FOXX WORKS TO BOLSTER BORDER SECURITY
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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) tonight supported strengthening border security by voting for H.R. 2360, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act. The measure passed the House of Representatives on a vote of 347 FOXX PRAISES HARRIET MIERS’ NOMINATION TO SUPREME COURT
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This morning, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) praised President George W. Bush’s nomination of Harriet Miers to serve as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She released the following statement following the Presi FOXX CO-SPONSORS BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGALS
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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is a co-sponsor of a comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced in the U.S. House today. The bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth (Ariz.-5.), aims to drastically improve border security a FOXX ACTS TO INCREASE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VETERANS
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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted today to increase permanently the maximum coverage for Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) to $400,000. With Rep. Foxx’s support, the measure p FOXX VOTES TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED GROUPS FROM DISCRIMINATION
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This afternoon, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted for an amendment to the School Readiness Act (H.R. 2123) that would include important hiring protections for religious organizations. The amendment passed in a 220-196 vote. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
