Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today lauded the announcement that Hampton, Virginia’s own Fort Monroe, will now be designated as a National Monument under the Antiquities Act. Wittman worked hand in hand with the Virginia Congressional Delegation to encourage this action by the Administration. The designation will ensure the preservation and protection of the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement in reaction to President Barack Obama’s announcement of the withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces from Iraq by the end of 2011:
“Each time I visited with Virginia servicemen and women deployed in Iraq, I was in awe of their selfless commitment and sacrifice to this nation and to democracy around… Read more »
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Washington, DC – Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, joined by over 30 Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee today transmitted their recommendations to the Joint Select Committee. In their letter Armed Services Republicans urged the Super Committee to find savings in entitlement programs and take no further funding… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced a federal health benefits fair for active and retired federal employees, in conjunction with the Office of Personnel Management on October 18, 2011. The event will be held in Fredericksburg at the Crossings at Falls Run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wittman is hosting the fair to assist constituents in advance of the annual… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The House Armed Services Committee’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Military Personnel Subcommittee held a joint hearing today on “Update on Arlington Cemetery Reforms,” following the Report to Congress released earlier in the week. Chairman Rob Wittman (VA-1) made the following remarks:
“Good morning. Ms. Condon, General McCoy and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement on September 11, 2011, the ten-year anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001:
“Today, we pause to remember those who were lost: Virginians, Americans, and folks from all over the world. Our world has forever changed since September 11, 2001, yet Americans mark this anniversary unified with a stronger… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today released the following statement ahead of President Barack Obama’s Address to a Joint Session to Congress:
“Virginians did not need a report from the Labor Department in Washington, DC, to tell them the economy is struggling – they already know this because they live it every day. They are trying to make ends meet, worried… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The Virginia Congressional delegation announced support of Governor Bob McDonnell’s request to President Barack Obama for a federal emergency declaration in Virginia in advance of Hurricane Irene. Members sent a letter to President Obama this afternoon supporting today’s federal emergency declaration request for the Commonwealth. Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb, and… Read more »
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today announced he will host three outreach events later this month focused on issues facing seniors. Wittman will host two in-person town halls, in Fredericksburg and Yorktown, and one telephone town hall to provide opportunity for others unable to attend in person.“With these meetings, seniors will have an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today voted in favor of final passage of the Budget Control Act, as amended. Wittman released the following statement:
“Like so many of the Virginians I have talked with during this debate, I am deeply frustrated with the habits in Washington. Our economy continues to struggle and we must continue to fight for spending reform.… Read more »
