Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 233-187, without any Republican support, to increase the nation's debt limit by $1.9 trillion to a total limit of $14.294 trillion: "Today, Congress approved the largest one-time increase of our nation's debt limit in the history of the republic. For the second time… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Reps. Rob Wittman, Eric Cantor, J. Randy Forbes, Bob Goodlatte, and Frank Wolf penned a letter to Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell supporting his efforts to capitalize on the Commonwealth’s abundant natural resources. The Congressmen noted that “Virginia has the opportunity to develop offshore energy in an environmentally friendly manner, while improving our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman announced a Special Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Economic Development Initiative (EDI) to the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula in Newport News. The $147,000.00 one time grant will provide for the renovation and buildout of a facility to provide food to low-income citizens. "Now more… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Following the President's address, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement: "Tonight's address by the President to Congress is one of the grandest traditions of our republic. I and many other Americans were looking to our President this evening for his plan to grow the economy, put folks back to work, and aid our small businesses. While I agree with… Read more »
Fredericksburg, VA - On February 1, 2010, Congressman Rob Wittman will join with the U.S. Department of Education's Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to host a presentation on how faith-based organizations, non-profits, and social service groups can assist the Fredericksburg area community. Representatives from the Center will also discuss their recent 16 state tour to… Read more »
Warsaw, VA - On February 2, 2010, Congressman Rob Wittman will host a broadband roundtable with regional, state, and national stake holders to continue broadband expansion to the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Wittman has been a leader on rural broadband expansion in the First Congressional District, having previously served on Governor Tim Kaine's Broadband Advisory Council. The… Read more »
1. Make quality health care coverage affordable and accessible for every American, regardless of pre-existing health conditions. 2. Protect Americans from being forced into a new government-run health care plan that would: a) eliminate the health coverage that more than 100 million Americans currently receive through their job; b) limit choice of doctors and medical treatment… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman penned a letter to Northrop Grumman President & CEO Wesley Bush, welcoming the Fortune 500 company's decision to move their headquarters to the National Capital Region.In the letter, Wittman notes that "the upper part of Virginia's First Congressional District contains many sensible locations that provide ideal proximity to your… Read more »
Fredericksburg and Newport News, VA - On January 18th, Congressman Rob Wittman will hold town hall meetings to provide constituents with a forum to discuss issues of concern to the senior community.Specifically, the town hall will focus on issues affecting older Americans such as healthcare, long term care, consumer protection, and employment rights. The town hall will also address… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman released the following statement after learning of the U.S. Senate's vote to proceed with final passage of their healthcare reform legislation:"On Monday morning at 1:00am, we witnessed what continues to be a one-sided and closed door process when it comes to reforming our healthcare system. Members from both sides of the aisle agree that… Read more »
