FOXX VOTES TO SEND ENERGY PLAN TO PRESIDENT
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This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted to pass the Conference Report for the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The bill will now go to President Bush for his signature. FOXX VOTES LIMIT MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS, IMPROVE HEALTH CARE
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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) today voted for H.R. 5, the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005. With Foxx’s support, the measure passed the House this afternoon by a vote of 230-194. FOXX ACTS TO FORCE CHINA TO PLAY FAIR
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This afternoon, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) took action to stop China from flooding American markets by voting to authorize a countervailing duty law to exports from non-market economies. FOXX SECURES $1 MILLION FOR SPARTA WATER PLANT
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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) announced today that she has obtained $1 million for the construction of a water treatment plant for the Towns of Sparta, N.C. and Independence, Va. FOXX BRINGS WATAUGA SHERIFF TO D.C. TO TESTIFY ON METH
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At United States Rep. Virginia Foxx’s request, Watauga County Sheriff Mark Shook spent the afternoon on Capitol Hill testifying about his experiences fighting methamphetamine (meth) in Northwest North Carolina. FOXX DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY IN EDUCATION
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This morning, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) offered and passed an amendment to the Higher Education Act that would promote greater competition and accountability in TRIO grant programs. Her amendment would require the Secretary o FOXX RECOGNIZES YADKIN BOY SCOUT ON HOUSE FLOOR
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Today United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) recognized Tyler Macemore, a 15-year-old Boy Scout from Yadkinville, N.C., on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The following is the text of her speech: FOXX AMENDMENT PROTECTS STUDENT PRIVACY
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Today, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) offered and passed an amendment to the Higher Education Act to protect college students from unnecessary government intrusion into their personal lives. FOXX VOTES TO DEFEND SMALL BUSINESSES
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Today, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) voted to pass four OSHA reform initiatives to improve the climate for small businesses. FOXX SEEKS TO CREATE ‘NATIONAL TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY’
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This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) introduced a resolution to create “National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day,” in order to motivate young people to be physically active and fit. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
