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“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 »

"Kudos to Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) -- and all the other Republican House members -- for standing up and defending innocent human life this week." Read more »

"Republican Representatives Virginia Foxx of North Carolina and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee helped manage debate on the bill. Foxx teared up as she urged her fellow lawmakers to pass it. " 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 »

“Nobody takes the issue of abortion lightly, but unfortunately not enough attention is being paid to the unborn child,” said Rep. Virginia Foxx, North Carolina Republican. Read more »