Government shutdown looms as fiscal fight heads back to the House
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The Senate on Friday approved a government funding bill to keep the federal government open, and now the fiscal fight heads back to the House. Student Veterans Need Support
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On the twelfth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the House Higher Education Subcommittee held hearings to look at how to best manage some of the problems new veterans have transitioning from military to civilian life. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), the chair of the subcommittee, summed up the situation saying, “As more troops return from Iraq and Afghanistan, post-secondary institutions now face the largest influx of student veterans on campus since World War II.” U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx Visits Everest College Santa Ana
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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx recently toured Corinthian’s Everest College campus in Santa Ana, California to learn more about its programs, students, faculty and facilities. Rep. Foxx is serving her fifth term as the Representative of North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is the chair of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education. "Keeping College Within Reach: Simplifying Federal Student Aid"
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On Tuesday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m. EST, I will hold a Higher Education and Workforce subcommittee hearing regarding simplifying federal student aid as part of our subcommittee’s ‘Keeping College Within Reach’ hearing series. As the committee prepares to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, this hearing will provide members with an opportunity to explore certain proposals to… Foxx: Obamacare to Hit North Carolinians Right in the Wallet
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"There is a better way to move forward with patient-centered health care reform. The American Health Care Reform Act will undo the damage of Obamacare." U.S. Rep. Foxx Offers Rebuttal on HHS Announcement of Lower Than Expected Health Insurance Premiums
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On the day that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces significant choice and lower than expected premiums in the new Health Insurance Marketplace in North Carolina, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx offers a rebuttal. Foxx Acting to Add Accountability to Uncle Sam's Unlimited Plan
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Congresswoman Foxx is a proud cosponsor of this legislation, the Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, and supports its passage through Congress. This is just one of the ways Congresswoman Foxx is fighting against government fraud that costs North Carolina taxpayers each month. Any taxpayer-funded welfare program, such as the Lifeline program, must serve only those who qualify for help, and certainly shouldn’t be manipulated to provide corporate welfare to wireless providers. North Carolina: An Example for Tax Reformers
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As Washington continues to pursue federal tax reform, it is encouraging to see reform accomplished in the Tar Heel State. How Will Obamacare Affect You?
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North Carolina premiums for a mid-range health insurance plan sold on the Obamacare health exchanges will cost $369 a month on average. This is $40 higher than the national average for similar coverage, which will be $328 when new health insurance markets start next week. High School Students and Families Invited to Meet with Service Academy Representatives
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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx invites all high school students in North Carolina’s 5th district to attend a U.S. Service Academy Day on November 2nd, 2013. This event will welcome representatives from the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. They will be available to speak with… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
