Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) voted tonight to prevent a tax increase on all Americans set to hit January 1, 2011, as the House passed legislation to extend the current tax rates for all Americans. The bill passed 277-148. Wittman released the following statement: “This legislation stops a massive, looming tax hike for families and businesses,” Wittman said. “In the tax… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement following the President’s remarks on the Afghanistan Pakistan Annual Review released today:“The credit for progress cited within the report today in degrading the Taliban goes to the courage and bravery of our troops and diplomats on the ground in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is their hard work and unwavering… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today lauded House passage of legislation enforcing new standards to better identify and code remains at Arlington National Cemetery. Wittman cosponsored legislation last week to urge its passage in the House of Representatives before the 111th Congress completes its business. Today, the bill passed 407-3.“I’m pleased to see the House act… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson of the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that the individual mandate in the health care overhaul law is unconstitutional: “Judge Hudson’s ruling is a victory for individual liberty in our country. One of the reasons I opposed the health care overhaul last… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today cosponsored legislation enforcing new standards to better identify and code remains at Arlington National Cemetery. Wittman got behind the legislation to urge its passage in the House of Representatives before the 111th Congress completes its business for the remaining days of the legislative session.“One of our country’s most sacred… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rob Wittman will host a telephone town hall this evening, to hear from constituents as the 111th Congress wraps its last days in session. Constituents are invited to call-in to participate in the town hall at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, December 7. Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2010Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Call-in Number: 877-229-8493Pass code: 13327 Congressman… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) was elected today to serve as Chairman of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Board of Visitors. After a unanimous vote of the current board, Wittman accepted the duty to serve as Chairman for the upcoming year.“It is an honor to serve on the Board of Visitors for the United States Naval Academy, and I am humbled to accept the position as… Read more »
Wittman: "We must extend tax cuts across the board".For Immediate Release: December 2, 2010Media Contact: Abigail Shilling Office: 202-225-4261Cell: 202-593-1424abigail.shilling@mail.house.govWashington, DC - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) released the following statement today after House Democratic leaders brought legislation to the floor for a vote which will raise taxes on… Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today returned from a Congressional delegation fact-finding trip to Afghanistan to meet with troops and American military leaders, and to hear of Afghan efforts from local government officials. “As a member of Congress and especially as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the opportunity to travel to Afghanistan and visit with… Read more »
11/21 3:26 AM - Met with the NATO Training mission Afghanistan at Camp Eggers. Staff under the commander spoke of the efforts within this command. The Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan is a multinational and multifunctional effort with trainers, instructors, educators and advisors for the Afghan forces. 95% of the money spent in this command is from the U.S. This effort is… Read more »
