Cardona to Answer for Disastrous Record as Foxx Conducts Oversight
WASHINGTON – Secretary Miguel Cardona is set to testify on Tuesday, May 7, at 10:15 a.m. before the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Virginia Foxx (R-NC). The hearing is titled “Examining the Education Department’s Policies, Priorities, and FY 2023 Financial Audit Failure.”Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed her disappointment in Secretary Cardona's leadership, stating, "I’m greatly disappointed by Secretary Cardona’s leadership of the Department of Education and his willingness to toe the line for the Biden administration’s disdain for the...
Unconfirmed Su to Testify as Foxx Conducts Oversight of Department of Labor — Tomorrow at 10:15 AM
WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce will hold a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor.”"Incomprehensibly, this will now be the second time Julie Su has appeared before the Committee in her unconfirmed role as Acting Secretary of Labor. This time, the Biden administration is asking for even more taxpayer money to enact its Big Labor agenda at the expense of workers and job creators," said Chairwoman Virginia Foxx.“Under Su, DOL is imposing punitive costs and regulatory burdens on...
Chairs Foxx, Comer Demand Answers Over DC Police’s Failure to Address Unlawful Protestors
WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) have raised concerns over the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia's failure to address unlawful protestors on George Washington University's campus.In a letter addressed to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Metro Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith, Foxx and Comer expressed their alarm at the MPD's refusal to assist in removing radical, antisemitic, and unlawful protestors encamped on the...
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Foxx Criticizes Cordray's Departure as COO of Federal Student Aid
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke out about Richard Cordray's planned departure as the head of the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid.Foxx expressed her views on Cordray's leadership, stating, "Finally, we have some good news from the Department of Education: Richard Cordray is leaving. Cordray will be remembered for his ineffective leadership, blatant partisanship, and his failures regarding FAFSA rollout and return to repayment." Foxx emphasized the need for a new leader at the Office of...
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Foxx Congratulates McHenry on His Service to North Carolina
Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) has congratulated Congressman Patrick McHenry on his retirement, praising his leadership and friendship. Foxx stated, "Throughout his entire career in the People's House, Congressman McHenry has not only been a reliable and visible leader, but he has also been a steadfast friend to many – me included."Foxx highlighted McHenry's achievements during his time in Congress, noting his service as the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee and his critical role as Speaker Pro Tem this year. She described McHenry's leadership as a model...
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TOWN OF BOONE: Joint Planning Commission/Public Hearing March 27th
.March 27th 2023 at 6:00pm via Webex, the Town of Boone's Planning Commission and the Boone Town Council will be hosting a joint Planning Commission/Public Hearing.
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TOWN OF BOONE: Planning & Inspections Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Building Inspector
.The Town of Boone Planning & Inspections Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Building Inspector.
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COUNTY OF WILKES: Notice of Meeting - Tourism Development Authority
.The Wilkes County District K Tourism Development Authority will hold its Organization Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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TOWN OF BOONE: National Park Service Grandfather District has advised a prescribed burn
.While not in the Town of Boone limits, we all know Thunderhill Overlook is a go to spot for residents, students, tourists, and others within Boone.
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TOWN OF BOONE: Salamander Alert
.Spotted salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) are a native species of salamanders that can be found all around Boone and the surrounding area.
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TOWN OF BOONE: Announcement in Regards to a New Traffic Pattern
.The Town of Boone would like to provide a public service announcement in regards to a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Street and State Farm Road.
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TOWN OF BOONE: Awarded $118,450 to conduct a Multimodal Feasibility Study from the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Integrated Mobility Division!
.The Town of Boone, has been awarded $118,450 to conduct a Multimodal Feasibility Study from the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Integrated Mobility Division!
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TOWN OF BOONE: Board of Adjustment Meeting March 2
.The Town of Boone is soliciting applications for Board of Adjustment (BOA) for two regular positions and one alternate position.
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VILLAGE OF SUGAR MOUNTAIN: Woolly Worm Festival this year is Oct 21-22
.Yes, we race woolly worms up here in the mountains. Yes, you can join in the fun at our county’s biggest event of the year: the Woolly Worm Festival.