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Wittman, Virginia Leaders Push For Pause on FBI Relocation in Light of Inspector General Probe

By Henrico Times | Nov 29, 2023

In light of allegations of impropriety and politicization in the site selection process for the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters, Congressman Rob Wittman and other Virginia leaders are calling for a pause on the relocation. They are urging the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to allow the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to conduct a thorough investigation.The lawmakers, including U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Reps. Don Beyer, Gerry Connolly, Morgan Griffith, Jen Kiggans, Jennifer McClellan, Bobby Scott, Abigail Spanberger, and...

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Which former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

By Henrico Times | Nov 25, 2023

These former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27.

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | Nov 25, 2023

The following parishes in the Henrico Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wittman Condemns North Korea's Spy Satellite Images of US

By Henrico Times | Nov 21, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) has released a statement expressing his condemnation of North Korea's recent launch of a military satellite, which reportedly captured images of key U.S. sites. Wittman highlights that this action by North Korea violates multiple international resolutions against the use of ballistic missile technology.In his statement, Wittman specifically mentions that the satellite took deliberate pictures of significant locations such as the White House, the Pentagon, and U.S. aircraft carriers at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia, his home state. He...

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Wittman Joins Fox Business to Discuss Biden’s Soft-on-China Policies, Urges Senate to Pass Israel Aid

By Henrico Times | Nov 20, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) appeared on Fox Business' "Cavuto: Coast to Coast" to discuss President Biden's soft-on-China policies and the urgent need to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.Wittman criticized China's involvement in the Middle East, stating, "We know that China is a transactional nation — they're opportunistic. They're not going to do anything that's in the benefit of the world — it's all going to be for the benefit of China." He emphasized that China's actions in the region are solely aimed at gaining a foothold for their own...

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Which former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20?

By Henrico Times | Nov 18, 2023

These former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20.

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | Nov 18, 2023

The following parishes in the Henrico Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wittman Criticizes Biden's China Strategy and TikTok Propaganda

By Henrico Times | Nov 16, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) appeared on Fox Business to express his concerns about the Biden administration's approach to China and the Chinese Communist Party's use of TikTok for promoting anti-American propaganda.Regarding President Biden's claim that Xi Jinping agreed to help curb the flow of fentanyl from China, Wittman criticized the strategy, stating, "You don't capitulate to China first, and hope that they follow suit. This just doesn't work. We've seen previously when Biden administration officials have gone there, they've asked for things to be done. China...

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Wittman: Biden Administration Must Accelerate U.S. Nuclear Capability to Boost Strategic Posture

By Henrico Times | Nov 15, 2023

During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-VA) emphasized the need for the Biden administration to accelerate the development of a critical new nuclear capability in order to enhance the strategic posture of the U.S. military. Wittman highlighted the urgency to upgrade equipment, bases, and infrastructure in the U.S. military's nuclear arsenal to deter America's foremost adversaries, China and Russia.Chair Madelyn Creedon and Vice Chair Jon Kyl of the bipartisan Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States...

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Wittman and Norcross Urge Army to Strengthen Guam's Missile Defense Against Chinese Aggression

By Henrico Times | Nov 13, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman and Congressman Donald Norcross have written a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, urging the Army to support Guam's cruise missile defense in response to the Chinese Communist Party's increasing military aggression in the Indo-Pacific region. The lawmakers, who hold key positions in the House Armed Services Committee, emphasize the need to secure the defense of Guam for the years to come.In their letter, Wittman and Norcross highlight the existing gaps in the United States' land-based missile defense capabilities, particularly...

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Wittman Discusses FY24 NDAA, AUKUS Security Pact, Submarine Industrial Base, Shipbuilding at POLITICO Defense Summit

By Henrico Times | Nov 13, 2023

In a recent panel discussion at the POLITICO Defense Summit, Congressman Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), addressed several key issues including the holdup of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference process, supplemental funding for the U.S. submarine industrial base, U.S. shipbuilding, and the AUKUS security pact.Regarding the Senate's delay in advancing the NDAA, Congressman Wittman acknowledged the challenges in completing the conference process before the end of the year without further delays....

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Which former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13?

By Henrico Times | Nov 11, 2023

These former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13.

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | Nov 11, 2023

The following parishes in the Henrico Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wittman Hosts STEM Seminar at VCU

By Henrico Times | Nov 9, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) recently hosted a STEM seminar at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to provide valuable information and resources to local school board members, administrators, and parents. The seminar aimed to prepare students for the increasing demand in STEM fields and the career opportunities that come with it.Joining Congressman Wittman were esteemed individuals in the field of STEM education. Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, the director of the National Science Foundation, Dr. John Fife, the interim director of VCU's Center for Innovation in STEM...

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Which former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By Henrico Times | Nov 4, 2023

These former Henrico Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | Nov 4, 2023

The following parishes in the Henrico Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Henrico County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Henrico Times | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 331,924 citizens living in Henrico County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Wittman Statement on Biden-Xi Meeting

By Henrico Times | Nov 1, 2023

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, expressed his concerns ahead of the meeting between President Biden and Xi Jinping. Wittman stated, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." He criticized the previous visits of U.S. cabinet officials to China, stating that they did not yield any tangible outcomes.Wittman found it baffling that President Biden was willing to meet with authoritarian dictator...