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Wittman criticizes new executive action halting deportations

By Henrico Times | Jun 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement today in response to President Biden’s executive action halting the deportation of 500,000 undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States.

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Wittman leads new policy group targeting CCP's control over critical minerals

By Henrico Times | Jun 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) was announced to lead the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s new policy working group focused on countering the CCP's control of critical mineral supply chains. Critical minerals are used in semiconductors, wind turbines, and electric vehicles.

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Rep. Spanberger votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Henrico Times | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Abigail Davis Spanberger (VA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Wittman supports FY25 NDAA passage aimed at bolstering US defense capabilities

By Henrico Times | Jun 14, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today applauded the House passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), which will set the framework for America’s defense policy.

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Wittman supports FY25 NDAA focusing on servicemember quality of life

By Henrico Times | Jun 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) today delivered remarks on the House floor in support of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.

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Wittman marks D-Day's 80th anniversary with tributes in France

By Henrico Times | Jun 11, 2024

House Armed Services Committee Vice Chairman Rob Wittman (R-VA) recently returned from a bipartisan congressional delegation to Normandy, France, where he participated in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The event included veterans and their families, active duty servicemembers, government and military officials, and foreign dignitaries.

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Virginia delegation warns against using Chinese-made solar panels at Pentagon

By Henrico Times | Jun 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01), alongside Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Ben Cline (VA-06), and Morgan Griffith (VA-09), sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure any solar panels installed on the Pentagon or any U.S. military installation are made in America. The lawmakers expressed concerns over China's dominance in the global solar supply chain and potential national security risks.

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Wittman votes for FY25 Military Construction-VA appropriations bill

By Henrico Times | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) voted for H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill aims to enhance the quality of life for military families, fully fund veterans’ healthcare, and invest in Virginia’s military communities while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | Jun 3, 2024

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

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Henrico Times area weekly mass times

By Henrico Times | May 30, 2024

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

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Matt Gaither, former The Steward School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Henrico Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Former Glen Allen High School player Jaden Kinsler’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Henrico Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against South Carolina Gamecocks.

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Former Glen Allen High School player Cooper Benzin’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Henrico Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Isaiah Wyatt, former Highland Springs High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Henrico Times | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Ethan Brooks, former Glen Allen High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Henrico Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Wake Forest Deacons.

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Congressman Wittman addresses concerns after F-35 crash in Albuquerque

By Henrico Times | May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

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Wittman backs FY25 NDAA with major investments for Virginia

By Henrico Times | May 22, 2024

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee, voted in favor of advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The bill includes significant investments in Virginia’s shipbuilding industry, submarine industrial base, and measures to support servicemembers and military families in the Commonwealth. It also features provisions to increase enlisted pay, support military spouse employment, and improve military housing.

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Wittman addresses China threat in FY25 NDAA opening statement

By Henrico Times | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, delivered an opening statement at the full committee markup for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 on May 22, 2024.