Virginia Foxx
North Carolina's 5th District
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- RT @gopconference: .@NancyPelosi We voted on long-term #SmarterSolutions for students. The Democrats' plan? Not so committed. http://t.co/4…
- @SenatorReid, get #KeystoneXL off the mat and bring to the floor for a vote.
- There is a reason Democrats, Republicans & organized labor support #KeystoneXL. JOBS http://t.co/EsZYd5pXIX
- Veto threat suggests President Obama isn't serious about a long-term student loan interest rate solution. http://t.co/5NzCcGuIiK
- RT @LEETERRYNE: Was just notified the @Teamsters proudly supports the #Keystone pipeline. It's #timetobuild and pass #HR3 #4jobs. http://t.…
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: Up for a vote this week: @edworkforce & @virginiafoxx bill taking the politics out of student loans: http://t.co/Q0a3ab…
- Keystone XL Pipeline. It's about jobs. http://t.co/tEGx7UJhod #HEAT
- Great sit-down with @mikescotto from @news14charlotte to talk about the Smarter Solutions for Students Act I introduced w/@repjohnkline.
- RT @EdWorkforce: .@RepJohnKline has called today's hearing with Education Secretary @arneduncan to order. Live stream --> http://t.co/A4kOR…
- My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma.
- Visited the 19th annual High Country Home Show today. Said hello to lots of old friends and made a few new ones too. #NC5
- Breakfast @ the American Legion in Boone today 4 the WWII Symposium. Grandson Kenan was partnered w/a 92 year old WWII Vet. Wonderful event!
- ObamaCare breaks promises, empowers the #IRS. That's a problem. http://t.co/DeZCFWMqxr
- Thank you! @SDWrites
- #ObamaCareInThreeWords: makes #IRS bigger
- Big government begets scandal?! This is my #shockedface http://t.co/vjvyNKgByB
- It's time to repeal the Not-So-Affordable Care Act. http://t.co/06OkQxtNwG
- RT @RepTomPrice: What are Dems calling POTUS' #healthcare overhaul? A #trainwreck. #RepealAndReplace http://t.co/0NCdUJ0wdr
- RT @RepTomPrice: When it comes to an individual’s personal health care decisions, no American should be required to answer to the #IRS.
- Time for the 2013 Teacher in Congress Program. High school teachers residing in #NC5 are encouraged to apply: http://t.co/3hIMojA3L3.
- Sorry doesn't cut it. The taxman must be accountable to the rule of law and to the people. http://t.co/ad10wJ8GLK
- Happy 100th to Winston-Salem! Find out how to join the celebration here: http://t.co/I5u5k7EBL8 #NC5 http://t.co/3XDiGs5vqR
- Presiding over debate on the House Floor. The vote to take default 100% off the table through the Full Faith & Credit Act coming soon #FFCA
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: WH claims one “stylistic” change to #Benghazi talking points, but actually removed all references to terrorism http://t…
- The American workforce has changed; it's time for the law to change too http://t.co/FHxYldeYdy. #YourTime
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: #hcrcostsjobs RT @GOPLeader: It just keeps getting worse. I am scheduling a vote for next week on the full repeal of #O…
- Benghazi Oversight Hearing "Exposing Failure & Recognizing Courage" starting now. Watch from home here: http://t.co/2cnaHKWgon
- Speaking to @BASFCorporation site managers about how the #SKILLSact can help close the skills gap & fill empty jobs. http://t.co/9aPmC0W6JE
- Thank you, teachers! Your work is appreciated today (Teacher Appreciation Day) and every day.
- Today Congress put an end to the turbulence of #ObamaFlightDelays http://t.co/jgtNJNxV0M
- Today the House voted to fix #ObamaFlightDelays without increasing spending OR taxes http://t.co/qRkPoxzkM2.
- RT @SmallBizGOP: .@McConnellPress: The health care law's #TrainWreck for #SmallBiz is no grand revelation #tcot http://t.co/sbhsHzwcOx
- RT @SmallBizGOP: RT if you agree Graves #SmallBiz are telling us compliance with complicated health care law is placing strain on them http…
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: We're not sneaking any language into bills to solve Dems' #hcr problem. The solution to this & other ObamaCare nigh…
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: The fact that Dem leaders want to opt themselves out of ObamaCare shows Sen Baucus isn’t only one who realizes it's a #…
- What will the Working Families Flexibility Act by @RepMarthaRoby mean 4 actual families? Let Karen explain: http://t.co/nCT4VkDIW0 #YourTime
- If you had more time and workplace flexibility, what would you do with #YourTime? GRAPHIC: http://t.co/3l8nB9vH1h
- GRAPHIC: Our workforce has changed. It’s time for the law to change, too. http://t.co/6ps3fCv7B3 #YourTime
- Did you know? 59% families have two working parents. It’s time for more flexibility http://t.co/6ps3fCv7B3 #YourTime
- RT @RepMarthaRoby: Thanks to @virginiafoxx @RepKayGranger @RepHartzler @HerreraBeutler @RepLynnJenkins @CynthiaLummis for cosponsoring H.R.…
- Are furloughs & flight delays the only way 4 #FAA to make savings? "Nonsense," says @bostonherald. http://t.co/1DFdqPqOJJ #ObamaFlightDelays
- From @washingtonpost's @JRubinBlogger: The White House’s FAA fakery http://t.co/1cNSWtATSl.
- Read what #FAA whistle blowers revealed re #ObamaFlightDelays:"make furloughs as hard as possible 4 the public..." http://t.co/CU8rEfdN4c
- From @WSJ: “This WH is responding to the #FAA's failures by making the flying experience for millions of Americans even more unfriendly."
- RT @debrajsaunders: White House hold air travel hostage. FAA furloughs - flying light http://t.co/R0Eqq8tBgb
- RT @debrajsaunders: Flyers' taxes weren't furloughed. http://t.co/lzr5DBSyYz
- The #FAA can choose smarter savings than furloughs and flight delays. http://t.co/bX8UFVOxnb #ObamaFlightDelays
- Here's what's being considered in the House of Representatives this week: http://t.co/e4sCpzjgHB.
- RT @rowanpol: U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx is in Salisbury this morning, talking with Rowan County Chamber.
- Wrapping up a great morning in Rowan County. Thanks to the Rowan Chamber of Commerce & Salisbury City Manager @ParisDoug!
- RT @ParisDoug: Excited about my meeting with Congresswoman @virginiafoxx this morning. Many exciting things to share about our city. #c ...
- Mark-up of the Working Families Flexibility Act about to begin at @EdWorkforce. Find out more here: http://t.co/adWYFKUY5F #YourTime
- RT @EdWorkforce: .@10 am today the committee will mark up the Working Families Flexibility Act http://t.co/w2eFXPCNU7 #YourTime
- Here's what to expect on the House floor today: http://t.co/qboYX5BI0Z.
- Should states have a say before National Monuments are designated in their backyards? H.R. 382 says yes! http://t.co/2KiaxbvO7u
- Our thoughts and prayers remain with the people of Boston.
- Talk about onerous! At 73,954 pages & 3.8 mil. words, the tax code is 50 Xs longer & 4 Xs wordier than the Bible. http://t.co/UwTGXryBbq
- True, @HowMoneyWalks. Tax code is 4 times wordier than the Bible...with a whole lot less good news.
- RT @senatorshoshana: Americans spend more on taxes than food, clothing, .... Combined. That should not be - @virginiafoxx
- Time 4 tax reform. Speaking up 4 taxpayers @ the Capitol. It shouldn't take families 13 hrs & a decoder ring to file. http://t.co/HX37MDNffF
- Saving Medicare & Social Security for future generations is an issue where Democrats and Republicans should agree: http://t.co/X7su3BxN10.
- About to preside over morning hour in the House of Representatives. Watch live here: http://t.co/0kQbu5zWxX.
- One budget relies on stimulus & taxes, the other on government spending restraint & reform. http://t.co/m1V1TnEygx
- Conspicuously absent. http://t.co/CxXgWVgPhm
- April 10 - Tax Freedom Day in North Carolina. Also the day the President proposed $1.1 trillion in new taxes. http://t.co/764i54OW7N
- Americans do not need higher taxes. We need a #BalancedBudget. http://t.co/bSCmKyK6ul.
- The contrast in budgets is stark: http://t.co/764i54OW7N.
- RT @EdWorkforce: LIVE this morning @ 10 am, K–12 subcommittee to examine #STEM education programs http://t.co/FE8R5dYWS4
- Ever wondered why #BalancedBudgets are so hard to come by in Washington? Read more in the April Foxx Report: http://t.co/S0mR3ykhHa.
- Federal #budget conversation hits close to home: http://t.co/S0mR3ykhHa.
- Learn about the legislation up for consideration in the House this week by visiting the @RulesReps website: http://t.co/LtKV2rrSz2.
- Live on the air with Buddy Poole at Memories @WSAT1280 in Salisbury.
- RT @RepWalberg: I will be joined by @virginiafoxx at a Field Hearing in Monroe on Tuesday, April 2. More info @ http://t.co/7CC2eNNOJU
- Learning about the good work done by the @LFSCarolinas team at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. http://t.co/OKze6bq3RE
- Speaking with @DaVita team members in Salisbury about kidney health & patient services in Rowan County. http://t.co/mUbapOcECb
- Visiting local patients and caregivers at @DaVita Dialysis Care of Rowan County this morning.
- If you think the "Do Not Call" list should apply to political robo-calls, my Robo COP Act is for you: http://t.co/HnJWhZw3x4.
- Tired of political robo-calls? Then my legislation, the Robo COP Act, is for you: http://t.co/HnJWhZw3x4.
- Calling all high school artists from the 5th District! It's time for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. Details: http://t.co/nuSedEfzPg
- RT @myfox8: Foxx proposes bill to block political robo-calls http://t.co/PZjUbI2qfv
- You're welcome! @peoplewatcherz @myfox8
- RT @Bridget_PJM: Adding political robo-calls to Do Not Call Registry -- possibly best bill ever introduced, @virginiafoxx http://t.co/0t ...
- My pleasure! @WSPFFA: Thanks for your time in meeting with NC firefighters on Wed. to discuss current issues affecting NC's Bravest.
- Growing debt demands a balanced budget. The Path to Prosperity #BalancedBudget just passed the House: http://t.co/2KWwq8QpNU.
- Enough with the budgetary "Washington Exceptionalism." Families balance their budgets. Washington should too. http://t.co/umLR9xrk9X #NC5
- Here are my #BalancedBudget remarks from the House Floor. http://t.co/umLR9xrk9X. Do you agree gov. should pass a budget that balances?
- About to address the House on the need to pass a balanced #budget that paves the way out of debt & increases opportunity for all. #NC5
- RT @NCDOL: Comments by @VirginiaFoxx to U.S. House of Representatives about Cintas Corp. Carolina Star event. https://t.co/6jSy8WeBZP
- RT @SmallBizGOP Graves: We must confront our debt to provide a better economic environment for private sector growth http://t.co/1Nhgw20ZzZ
- Photos from yesterday's question & answer session with student leaders from @PLENNetwork's Women in Congress seminar. http://t.co/gQ0aPqdz7v
- RT @PLENNetwork: Congresswoman @VirginiaFoxx shares advice on running for office with #Women and #Congress students! #PLENcongress http: ...
- @BayadaHHC You're welcome. Thank you for stopping by.
- Thank you! @KristaML86 @LorettaSanchez
- RT @BayadaHHC: NC Congresswoman @VirginiaFoxx welcomed BAYADA delegates this morning to discuss the necessity of #HomeCare #NAHC2013 htt ...
- RT @SmallBizGOP: Graves: #SmallBiz have to stay within a #budget, so should Washington; addressing debt will help long term confidence h ...
- RT @NCPoliticalNews: @virginiafoxx Legislation Passes U.S. House, Advances to Senate http://t.co/qBsy5I6o01 #NCPOL
- Working w/ @LorettaSanchez on legislation to require Washington to consider the $$ of all regulations! Our op. ed: http://t.co/RTXOvyaBhi
- "each regulation the fed gov dictates should be deliberative & economically defensible." My op ed w/ @LorettaSanchez http://t.co/RTXOvyaBhi
- Feds should think before decreeing mandates that could siphon from the limited $$ local gov'ts & job creators need. http://t.co/RTXOvyaBhi
- My op ed w/@LorettaSanchez: people would be better served by a gov. that only regulates with the best of information. http://t.co/T4X9mByJxa
