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Oversight of the Executive Branch and its federal agencies is one of Congress’s primary responsibilities – whether the issue is the botched handling of the terrorist attack in Benghazi, the Justice Department’s prying into journalists’ communications or the partisanship of the IRS. Consistent with that duty, the House of Representatives is conducting intensive investigations into the IRS’s admitted abuses of power. Read more »

Congresswoman Foxx chairs the House Education & the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education. She also serves as Vice Chair of the House Rules Committee. Read more »

"On June 17, I look forward to updating 5th District residents on the status of oversight investigations in the House of Representatives and hearing their concerns about government transparency and the financial health and well-being of this country." Read more »

"It seems the levithan is very unwieldy and difficult to manage. This is my shocked face." Said Representative Virginia Foxx a Republican from North Carolina. Read more »

Last week, Foxx invited Shelby and her family to her office in Clemmons to present her with the medal, which was established in 1979 and is open to those 14 to 23 years old. Read more »

"U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx addressed the graduates. Foxx is serving her fifth term representing North Carolina’s 5th District with the U.S. House of Representatives. " Read more »

"Shelby worked tremendously hard and devoted a great deal of time and effort to qualify for the prestigious Congressional Silver Medal," Congresswoman Foxx stated. "I congratulate her on this accomplishment and encourage other students to follow her examp Read more »

"Republican leaders have been working to close the gender gap at the higher levels of the leadership rungs: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., was named chairwoman of the House Republican Conference at the start of this Congress, and Reps. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., and Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., were elected conference vice chairwoman and secretary, respectively." Read more »

“If President Obama and Senate Democrats are serious about a long-term solution to the student loan interest rate problem, they will immediately consider and build on the ideas put forth in the Smarter Solutions for Students Act . Students, families and taxpayers deserve certainty, not more can-kicking from Washington.” Read more »

Rep. Virginia Foxx, who also spoke at the event, said the department stores represented hard work, perseverance and the American dream. "I want to congratulate Belk's team on this milestone," Foxx said. "Not everyone looks this good at 125." Foxx also presented longevity awards to associate Tammy Chappell Franklin for 28 years of service and to Carter, the store manager, for 33 years employment at Belk. Read more »