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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today welcomed rising Sophomore McKenzie Chasteen of Boone to the United States Capitol to celebrate her winning submission to the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. McKenzie and her mother, Kim Chasteen, met Foxx and joined champion high school artists from around the United States for a ceremony in their honor and a tour of the Capitol grounds. Read more »

“We think going with the market in a culture like ours – which is a capitalistic one – is better than relying on politicians to arbitrarily decide what the rates will be,” Foxx told a student from Indiana who asked about affordability during the discussion. Read more »

“McKenzie Chasteen represented Watauga well today,” Congresswoman Foxx stated. “I’m so happy that the Congressional Art Competition gives talented students like McKenzie the opportunity to come to their Capitol for recognition and a front row seat to the work that goes on in the People’s House. Hundreds of thousands of visitors pass through the Capitol each year and I’m glad McKenzie’s artwork will be enjoyed by so many.” Read more »

"My goodness," said Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.). "Where are the Obama administration's priorities? Not on jobs, not on affordable energy. Read more »

“Chief Justice John Roberts, who authored the court’s opinion on Shelby v. Holder, wrote that ‘Our country has changed, and while any racial discrimination in voting is too much, Congress must ensure that the legislation it passes to remedy that problem speaks to current conditions.’ I agree Read more »

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) praised the hearing. “Congressman Mark Meadows is wise to call this timely hearing examining the impact of federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations on employee safety and individual North Carolina mines,” Foxx said in a statement. “A strong relationship between the mining industry and the federal MSHA, grounded in sensible standards and effective regulations, is necessary to ensure mine safety is maintained and industry growth unimpeded.” Read more »

[The] five-day trip that also included visiting war memorials and museums in Washington, D.C., and seeing Congress in session as guests of Rep. Virginia Foxx. Mrs. Foxx explained some rules of Congress and current business when she met the Scouts and their leaders on the Capitol steps and escorted them to the House gallery. Read more »

"Before the announcement of the Bare Award, U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) and N.C. House Rep. Jonathan Jordan spoke briefly to the party faithful. “The House is doing its work and the Senate isn’t doing anything,” said Foxx to nods of support from the audience." Read more »

"Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today introduced the Spending Safeguard Amendment to the 2013 Farm Bill which will ensure taxpayers are off-the-hook for paying for Washington's mistakes in the event government cost estimates for the Farm Risk Management Election Program fail to match reality." Read more »

"Rep. Virginia Foxx, a North Carolina Republican, told her colleagues: “May we, in love, defend the unborn. May we, in humility, confront this national sin, and may we mourn what abortion reveals about the conscience of our nation.” Read more »