Weekly Update: A Legacy of Honor By Congressman Rob Wittman December 8, 2018 Hail to the Chief we have chosen for the nation, Hail to the Chief! We salute him, one and all. Hail to the Chief, as we pledge cooperation In proud fulfillment of a great, noble call. This week, the nation mourned the loss of our 41st president, George Herbert Walker Bush. A man who indeed fulfilled his great, noble call to serve with integrity, courage, and honor. President Bush’s list of achievements was impressive ...
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Friend- I hope you and your family had a restful and blessed Thanksgiving. I know that I enjoyed reflecting back on all I had to be thankful for from this past year. Earlier this month, I spent several days traveling across the district celebrating Veterans Day and honoring the sacrifices of our nation's heroes. Over Thanksgiving week, I got to spend time with our soldiers on the ground in Afghanistan. I had the opportunity to thank these soldiers for their service andsacrifice in defense of ou...
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Weekly Update: Economic Prosperity By Congressman Rob Wittman November 17, 2018 As the leaves change and fall to the ground (along with some snow this week), I’m reminded how things have changed so much in the last year. Our nation’s and Virginia’s economies are thriving due to the pro-growth policies we have passed this Congress. And, honestly, the results speak for themselves. Data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistic on November 2, 2018 told us three important things: hiring is up, wa...
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Weekly Update: Today, We Honor our Veterans By Congressman Rob Wittman November 11, 2018 Since the dawn of our nation, our Armed Forces have stood up and fought for our freedom; we sleep soundly because of their bravery. Our veterans made great sacrifices for us on the battlefield and we owe them a debt of gratitude for that service. Nearly 800,000 call Virginia home, and I am committed to ensuring our veterans can access the benefits they've earned through their service to a grateful nation. W...
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Weekly Update: National Adoption Month By Congressman Rob Wittman November 1, 2018 November is National Adoption Month. As a child of adoption, it’s important to me to share my story. I want folks to know that adoption is an option, and when they’re faced with difficult choices, I want them to have the information and resources they need to give a child a shot at love and a shot at life. I was born on February 3, 1959, but home didn’t start there. It started when my mom and dad adopted me. And ...
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Weekly Update: I Support Our Children’s Future By Congressman Rob Wittman October 27, 2018 Strengthening America’s education system is important in fostering innovation and promoting our economic security. This week, I held two Career and Technical Education (CTE) Symposiums in two areas in the district. The first took place on Monday at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg and the second one in Hanover at American Legion Post 175. I’ve held these symposiums in order to connect educatio...
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Weekly Update: I'm Here to Serve You By Congressman Wittman October 20, 2018 Without question, the most important part of my job as a member of Congress is to serve you, my constituents. It is my passion to serve that drives me to wake up each morning and fight for you in Washington. Every day votes are held, I commute from my hometown of Montross, and I drive past the homes of friends I’ve known all my life; that keeps me grounded as I start each day. From cutting through the bureaucracy to ar...
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Friend- Congress accomplished a great deal of work this September. We passedlandmark legislationto combat the opioid crisis. We also sent a government funding bill to the President's desk that delivers on-time, reliable funding for our military for the first time in a decade. These resources will allow our service members to meet current national security threats and plan for the future. The House also took the first step to build on the incredible economic growth we've seen this year by passin...
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Friend- When Congress is not in session, Ispend my time traveling all across the First District visiting with folks, answering questions about what’s going on in Washington, and making sure you get connected with my staff if you have a casework issue. On a given district work week, I hold frequent constituent forums, stop by businesses, and meet with local groups. While you can always keep up with me on my Facebook and Instagram pages, I thought I’d share with you some of the stops I made in th...
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Weekly Update: Welcome Back By Rob Wittman September 8, 2018 The time we all knew was coming has finally arrived. Labor Day has passed, and we begrudgingly say goodbye to the hot, lazy days of summer and return back to our busy routines. This week students and teachers all across the district started a new school year and as you and your family prepare for what is to come, I want you to know about what I have been doing in Washington to make sure our schools and communities are safe and that ou...
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