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11/01/06
As the 109th Congress nears its end it is important to reflect upon the major accomplishments Congress has made in securing our nation and strengthening our economy. We are facing a critical time in our nation’s history and this Congress has reacted with resolve and real solutions to ensure the security of the American people as well as invigorate the economy to help all realize the American dream. Congress has moved in the right direction, focusing on winning the Global War on Terror, providing tax relief and fiscal accountability on government spending.
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10/01/06
September was a very busy month in our nation’s capital and much was accomplished. I participated in numerous hearings on illegal immigration which is a problem that must be addressed immediately for the security of our nation. Twenty-two field hearings were held on immigration and border security around the country in August. The Government Reform Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, on which I serve, held a hearing in Gastonia to examine the problem of illegal immigration and to investigate and explore the legislative options before Congress due to the burdens it places on American citizens.
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09/01/06
On January 11, 1989, in his “Farewell Address to the Nation,” President Ronald Reagan proclaimed, “Common sense told us that when you put a big tax on something, the people will produce less of it. So, we cut the people’s tax rates, and the people produced more than ever before.”
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07/01/06
Last month, my colleagues and I debated the very important issue of how we are going to confront the Global War on Terror. There are two very clear choices: our nation can either continue to confront this challenge head-on or we can retreat in defeat.
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06/01/06
British author Ashleigh Brilliant once said, “Good ideas are common. What is uncommon are people who will work hard enough to bring them about.”
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05/01/06
Our economy is growing at a fiery pace. Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 4.8 percent in the first quarter of this year. Despite having to deal with major blows like Hurricane Katrina, our country’s business investment increased at the fastest pace in 6 years, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at the highest level since January 2000.
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04/01/06
We all know about the major deadline enforced by the IRS that takes place on April 15th. But do you know there is another important deadline for seniors on May 15th?
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03/01/06
It has been a pleasure writing the “Foxx Report” each month to keep you up-to-date on what is happening in Washington. A majority of my columns have focused on my legislative work. However, creating sound public policy is only one of my responsibilities.
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02/01/06
As I enter into my second year in Congress, I am fortunate to have recently gathered many great ideas on how to continue leading our district, state and country in the right direction.
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01/01/06
With Supreme Court confirmation hearings set to begin this month for Samuel Alito, a heated debate will resume about the proper role of the judiciary.
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