Foxx Amendment to the Sportsmens Heritage Act Passes House
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The Amendment limits the president's authority to set aside federal lands
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Several weeks ago I asked my 15-year-old grandson about what makes America different from other countries in the world. After thinking about the question for a few moments he answered, "Freedom." Congresswoman Virginia Foxx honored with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ‘Spirit of Enterprise award
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Today Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) was presented with the "Spirit of Enterprise" award from the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. Congresswoman Foxxs Office Now Accepting Submissions for the Congressional Art Competition
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Students from across North Carolina's Fifth Congressional District are invited to submit entries for Congresswoman Virginia Foxx's Congressional Art Competition. The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 30th at 5:00 p.m. Students may enter President Obamas discussion of college costs is timely but needs to be expanded
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President Obama's State of the Union address and his speech at the University of Michigan made broad sweeping comments about education and the issue of rising college costs. As Chairwoman of the Higher Education Subcommittee, I share his concern about House Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Burdensome Higher Education Regulations
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U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to repeal two excessive federal regulations affecting colleges and universities. House expected to consider Foxxs bill to rein in regulatory overreach in Higher Education
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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), introduced legislation (H.R. 2117) that would repeal two Department of Education regulations that inject the federal government into issues that are traditionally academic or state affairs. This legislation is expected Foxx Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Presidents ‘Stimulus package
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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today released the following statement on the third anniversary of the president's ‘stimulus' package being signed into law. Foxx Statement on White House "Compromise" to the Contraceptive Mandate
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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today released the following statement on the White House announcement of a "compromise" on the contraceptive mandate stemming from the president's health care law. Keystone Pipeline Would Fuel Recovery
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In December, the President deferred a decision on the pipeline's future until 2013. In response, Congress acted on behalf of our constituents and in the interest of job creation, requiring the President to make a decision. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |