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House Republicans are looking to shut down an effort by the Obama administration to raise overtime pay for millions of workers. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) on Thursday filled a motion of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act in an effort to repeal the Labor Department’s new overtime rule. “Our nation’s overtime rules need to be modernized, but the Department of Labor’s… Read more »

The Labor Department’s much-contested overtime rule is now facing a challenge from both chambers of Congress after Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-NC, introduced a resolution on Thursday to block its implementation. “Our nation’s overtime rules need to be modernized, but the Department of Labor’s extreme and partisan approach will lead to damaging consequences that the American people simply… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today voted in favor of legislation that prohibits the IRS from requiring nonprofit organizations to include information on contributors in annual filings. “Taxpayers shudder at the mere mention of the IRS, and that image hasn’t been helped since the federal government’s most feared agency admitted to singling out conservative groups for… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced that six students from the 5th District have been appointed to the nation’s service academies. Foxx nominated the students last winter after a rigorous application and interview process.  “North Carolina’s 5th District has a proud tradition of military service. Each year it is an honor to nominate some of the area’s finest… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Higher Education and Workforce Training Subcommittee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today issued the following joint statement regarding the Department of Education's new proposed regulation affecting student borrowers: "When a school commits fraud against a student, there should be a fair process… Read more »

Several key Republican lawmakers today pushed back against the Obama administration’s proposed regulations governing student loan debt relief and providing the Education Department with new tools to crack down on financially-troubled colleges. The proposed regulations are largely focused on the for-profit college industry. Rep. John Kline, chairman of the House Education and Workforce… Read more »

Parkway Elementary School pre-K students learned lessons from retired Brig. Gen. James C. Walker and U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx about the American flag on June 6. The program, held in advance of Flag Day on June 14, included a reading of the book “F is for Flag,” a presentation of an American flag flown above the U.S. Capitol Building, a discussion of flag etiquette and a recitation of… Read more »

A longtime dream for many in Yadkin County came true last week when Surry Community College opened the doors of its new Agriculture and Education building at the Yadkin Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the occasion with several dignitaries from around the state in attendance. Among these were 5th District U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx; Bob Etheridge, a former U.S.… Read more »

For many Americans, Memorial Day is a time to take a long weekend and get away from it all; a time of barbecues, beach trips and door-buster sales which signal the approach of summer. Yet for those gathered in the Newland Town Square on May 30, it was clear that the true meaning of Memorial Day is far from forgotten. Hundreds of community members, veterans and civilians joined together… Read more »

“It has been a long time coming.” Those were the words of Avery Historical Society President Michael Hardy as he addressed a crowd of dignitaries, visitors and local residents during the dedication ceremony for the Old Linville Depot at Avery Historical Museum on Sunday, May 29. After nine long years, even the rain couldn’t dampen the dedication ceremony that represents almost a… Read more »