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Local Vietnam veterans receive long overdue recognition
During the last week, we had the tremendous honor of recognizing Vietnam veterans from all across Virginia’s Fifth District at ceremonies in South Hill, Danville, ...
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Thanking our nation’s veterans
As we commemorate Veterans Day, we remember with gratitude all those brave service members who throughout American history, have courageously fought to preserve our freedoms. ...
by Robert Hurt, Monday, November 16, 2015 10:45 am
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New leadership provides a renewed opportunity
Last week, we saw a remarkable moment in our history as Paul Ryan was elected as the 54th Speaker of the House of Representatives. The position ...
by Robert Hurt, Thursday, November 5, 2015 9:30 am
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America must lead on the world stage
Last Thursday, U.S. Army Master Sergeant Joshua L. Wheeler was killed during a mission, which ultimately rescued 69 hostages being held by the Islamic State ...
by Robert Hurt, Thursday, October 29, 2015 9:30 am
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The proof of everything is in the numbers
Since coming to Washington, I have continually fought to get our fiscal house in order and restore common sense to our budgetary policy. While we ...
by Robert Hurt, Friday, October 23, 2015 10:11 am
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We must return to the Constitution
In our U.S. Constitution, our founders meticulously designed three branches of government so that too much power would not be concentrated in any one branch ...
by Robert Hurt, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 10:15 am
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National security must remain a top priority
Congress has no greater responsibility under Article One of the Constitution than to provide for the defense of our great country. The first duty of ...
by Robert Hurt, Friday, October 9, 2015 1:18 pm
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Pope reminds us of our obligation to our fellow man
Last Thursday, Pope Francis addressed a joint meeting of Congress. It was a great honor to receive Pope Francis on his first trip to the ...
by Robert Hurt, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 7:23 pm
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Constitution Day reminds us of our founding principles
Last week, we marked the 228th anniversary of the signing of our United States Constitution. As we paused to reflect on the meaning of this ...