Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Virginia Foxx [R, NC-5]

The GOP Tries to Redefine Rape Exemptions—Again

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...of their heads all the time," said DeGette, noting that she had never before seen a rape exception formulated like this. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Va.), who led the floor debate on the Republican side in the early afternoon, dismissed Democrats' criticism o

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The GOP Tries To Redefine Rape Exemptions—Again

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...top of their heads all the time," said DeGette, noting that she had never before seen a rape exception formulated like this. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Va.), who led the floor debate on the Republican side in the early afternoon, dismissed Democrats' critici

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Obama threatens veto as fetal pain bill passes House

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...told MSNBC in an interview. Blackburn joined other pro-life representatives, including Michelle Bachmann (R- Minn.) and Virginia Foxx (R- N.C.) in defending the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would ban abortions 20 weeks into a pregnanc

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Led by Republicans, House passes measure to limit abortions

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...all circumstances. Republican leaders sought better public faces for the legislation Tuesday after Franks’ comments. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) led an initial floor debate on a procedural motion tied to the bill. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) took

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Led by Republicans, House passes measure to limit abortions

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

Led by Republicans, House passes measure to limit abortions

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

House Vote Puts New Limits on Abortions

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...18 weeks after conception."The practice of murdering viable unborn children who can feel pain must end," said Rep. Virginia Foxx (R., N.C.), who wept during her closing speech on the House floor.Opponents argued that the bill was an unconstitutional vio

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Led by Republicans, House passes measure to limit abortions

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

'A sign of the progress we're making': Lady lawmakers to get bathroom expansion in the Senate after 'historic' numbers make sharing just TWO stalls a 'running joke'

2013-06-13T01:00:00Z

...had to walk 'the length of a football field' for a toilet, according to the Times. 'It’s terrific to have this here,' Rep. Virginia Foxx, a Republican from North Carolina, said when it opened. 'It’s a great facility for us to have after all these ye

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State GOP stresses unity in bid to oust Hagan in 2014

2013-06-09T01:00:00Z

...Two members of Congress often mentioned as possible candidates did, though neither spoke about the Senate race. U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx of Banner Elk said she’s been “urged not to say no yet” to a Senate run. But, she added, “it’s a huge mount

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House GOP Digs in Heels on Senate Immigration Bill

2013-06-05T01:00:00Z

...Massive laws inevitably fall short of promises and leave the country begging for real reform," Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina wrote recently on the Washington-based Selous Foundation for Public Policy Research's website Foxx, secretary

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Models' Cartoon Character Lookalikes: Separated At Birth? (PHOTOS)

2013-06-04T01:00:00Z

...Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) & Commander Lyle Tyberius Rourke (Atlantis: The Lost Empire) Photo credit: Disney/AP Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) & The Fairy Godmother (Cinderella) Photo credit: AP/Disney Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) & Chef Auguste Gusteau (

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Politico Reporter: Gitmo a 'Really Bad Political Tar Baby' For Obama

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...April of 2012, in the heat of her Congressional re-election bid, the left-wing Politico attacked Michele Bachmann for using the term "tar baby" in an interview. In July of 2009, Politico criticized Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) for using the term "tar baby.

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KLINE AND FOXX: Getting politics out of student loans

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...Congress and onto his desk. Rep. John Kline, Minesota Republican, is chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Rep. Virginia Foxx, North Carolina Republican, is chairman of its subcommittee on higher education and workforce trainin

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Poll: Foxx Holds Slim Lead in NC GOP Senate Primary

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...Virginia Foxx holds a slight lead over other Republicans in next year's North Carolina U.S. Senate primary, according to a survey from Public Policy Polling. The poll of 500 state voters, 366 of them Republicans, gave Foxx 15 percent support, followed b

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Rates on student loans set to double

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

...meaning they could change every year. House Bill 1911, introduced by committee chairman Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., and Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., would cap those variable rates at 8.5 percent. The legislation moves most federal student loans to a market-base

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Parties divided on plan to prevent student loan rates from doubling

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

...is give some certainty to students. They won't have to rely on politicians setting the rate,” said North Carolina Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx. President Obama has also proposed a market-based plan. His would set the rate based on the government borr

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House GOP Reluctant to Link IRS Scandal to Obamacare

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...investigation as distinct from efforts to stop Obamacare was echoed by more senior House Republicans as well. When Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, secretary of the House Republican Conference, was asked if that was the sentiment of GOP lawmakers a

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Fashionable Cartoon Characters: Who Knew 'Toons Could Be So Cool? (PHOTOS)

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

House Advances Student Loan Fix

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...Republicans who hold the majority on the panel. "Student loan rates should not be subject to the whims of Congress," said Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. "Students' families and taxpayers deserve a long-term solution. ... This legislation offers predictabili

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