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  Rep. Foxx Tries to Balance Needy Students, Tax Dollars in Education Debate By: Renee Schoof  WASHINGTON — Rep. Virginia Foxx says she can empathize with struggling low-income students. She used to be one. Foxx describes herself as “somebody who was extraordinarily poor and had a… Read more »

In the Worst Congress Ever, These Few Lawmakers Actually Did Something By: Samantha Lachman The 113th Congress is on track to pass just 55 bills in 2013 -- a record low level of productivity. But despite the historic levels of inter-party polarization, some legislators managed to work through the gridlock. We took a look -- with data from Find the Best -- at a handful of members… Read more »

On Dec. 17 Congresswoman Virginia Foxx visited the Food Lion headquarters facility in Salisbury for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified distribution center. On a tour led by Distribution Center Manager Tim Overcash, Congresswoman Foxx learned more about the complex path groceries… Read more »

The practice of Thanksgiving is a unifying moment in our country. Together we express gratitude as a nation for the richness of our heritage and for the multitude of blessings to which we lay claim, not the very least of which is the legacy of the Republic entrusted to us by great Americans before. Read more »

"America’s airmen, soldiers, coastguardsmen, sailors, and marines are heroes among us. In their honor, and in gratitude for their selfless intrepidity on this Veterans Day and throughout our history, our nation offers its humble thanks." Read more »

Military Service Academies meet with Triad students By: Chad Mira 11/02/2013 05:24 PM    CLEMMONS, N.C.—Taylor Rodenhuis has applied to every military academy in the country. "I really am interested in just proving to myself what it means to be an American and I want to give back to my country," Rodenhuis said. But getting accepted is not easy. The academies require a… Read more »

“North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District has a proud tradition of military service. Every year, some of our finest young men and women choose to contribute to this legacy by applying to attend our country’s prestigious uniformed service academies,” Congresswoman Foxx stated. “On November 2nd, I am proud to host an event to give prospective applicants the opportunity to meet with representatives from each academy as they prepare to seek nominations and academy appointments in the future.” Read more »

The essay, published Oct. 9, is featured in a series in which women reveal the women they most admire, part of a larger effort by POLITICO, Google and The Tory Burch Foundation exploring how women are leading change in politics, policy and their communities. Read more »

The story of women – of our leadership, sacrifice, determination, and accomplishment – has been built over time, and needs no embellishment. But our collective story requires regular updates as it grows in richness, and continual re-telling. Because of Sherrie Norris, the contributions of high country North Carolina women are regularly added to this library. Read more »

As Washington continues to pursue federal tax reform, it is encouraging to see reform accomplished in the Tar Heel State. Read more »