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NC Christmas Tree Farmer to Testify Before Congress

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A North Carolina Christmas tree farmer will testify before the House Agriculture Committee about the labor needs of American agriculture this week. Harry Yates, who has been growing Christmas trees in Watauga County for more than 30 year

Federal Government Irony

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A September Gallup poll revealed that Americans’ trust in the federal government is at a low ebb—today most Americans trust the federal government less than they did during the Watergate scandal. At the same time, a new Reuters poll found Congress has an

N.C. Reps. Want Ban on Web Taxes

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Six members of the U.S. House from North Carolina’s delegation — four Republicans and two Democrats — have signed on as co-sponsors of a measure that would ban taxes on Internet access and transactions.

Foxx signs onto bipartisan ban on Internet taxation

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As part of her ongoing effort to stop new taxes from being passed on the people of North Carolina, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-5) recently signed onto legislation that will permanently ban taxes on Internet access and prohibit the dou

Foxx votes to strengthen consumer protections

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In a move that enacts new drug-safety measures to protect consumers while also ensuring continued access to ground-breaking drugs, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx yesterday voted for legislation (HR 3580) to reform the Food and Drug Administr

Foxx decries shameless smear of General Petraeus

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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx released the following statement today condemning MoveOn.org for a full-page ad the liberal group ran in the New York Times that refers to General Petraeus as “General Betray Us.”

Foxx praises ASU Mountaineers for defeating Michigan

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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx took to the floor of the House of Representatives on the heels of ASU's upset win over Michigan to praise the team for their historic victory. Calling the win "one of the greatest upsets in college football history," Foxx high

Foxx appointed to negotiating committee on education bill

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U.S. House leaders yesterday appointed Congresswoman Virginia Foxx as a negotiator to help iron out differences between the House and Senate versions of a higher education bill (H.R. 2669). In her role as a House conferee on H.R. 2669,

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