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Thursday, October 8, 2015
Rob Wittman's Weekly Update
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| Last week was a busy one here in Washington as Fiscal Year 2015 came to a close and Congress was forced to scramble to keep the government running with a short-term funding bill called a continuing resolution. Time and time again, I have said that continuing resolutions are a short-sighted and irresponsible way to fund government operations. Yet, once again, Washington has refused to commit to a budget process that allows time for proper and timely deliberation. We cannot rely on last-minute, snap decisions to address long term budget efforts that fund the critical functions of government while reducing the deficit and debt. Partisan politics has led to gridlock, and the federal deficit has continued to grow as Congress has allowed temporary funding measures to become business as usual in Washington. Here in Virginia's First District, we are proud to be home to a significant population of military families and federal workers. These are the folks who keep America running, and they don't deserve to live with the uncertainty that the threat of government shutdown and the instability of continuing resolutions can cause. Economic growth depends on security, and by kicking the can down the road on the important work that remains to be done, we are undermining our people, our communities, and our country. Washington's repeated reliance on stopgap funding measures has created a culture of governance by crisis management, and that isn't the culture that our Founders had in mind for us. One of my top priorities is to return Washington to a regular schedule of budgeting and appropriations, and that's why, last week, I voted against legislation to temporarily fund government operations through December 11, 2015. As Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee's (HASC) Subcommittee on Military Readiness, I can tell you that the uncertainty caused by Congress's refusal to do its job on time undermines our military's ability to adequately prepare for emerging threats like the ones coming from Russia and China. We now live in a global environment that is increasingly dominated by cyber communications, and our leaders in the armed services are relying on us for the resources they need to develop long-term, comprehensive strategies to defend against and respond to cyber intrusions from our enemies. During the recent Office of Personnel Management (OPM) data breach, hackers were able to collect personal information from 21.5 million people and fingerprints from 5.6 million of those. Cyber threats on that scale (and on any scale), because of their dynamic and fast-paced nature, can be devastating to our national interests. This past week, the House Armed Services Committee held two open sessions about the Department of Defense's cyber security plan, and I had the opportunity to question experts in the field about the strategy and its implementation over the next several years. I believe that we should not only have a team within the military dedicated to cyber security, but that every service member should get some level of cyber security training and education. Cyber education and awareness throughout the service ranks would bolster our national security by creating an environment where service members are invited to think creatively about how to defend against and respond to cyber threats. As I continue to advocate for a strong and capable military and fight government complacency in Washington, I will always keep your views in mind. It's so important for me to hear the voices of the people I represent, and I look forward to you reaching out to me with your thoughts and opinions. | ||||
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Fwd: Actions Taken at the October 6th York County Board of Supervisors Meeting
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Notification: York County Board of Supervisors meeting @ Tue Oct 6, 2015 6pm - 9pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)
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York County Planning Division Website Update
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
Tips for Hurricane Preparedness
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| Folks, Our region will be experiencing significant rainfall through the weekend from coastal storms including Hurricane Joaquin, and Governor McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency to allow state agencies to better respond to flooding and related issues. According to the National Weather Service, hurricane season spans from June 1 through November 30, and in coastal Virginia and communities all along the East Coast, planning and preparedness is a top priority. Of course, we all hope that natural disasters don't happen, but it is so important for us to take precautions and be prepared for when they do. Here are some tips and resources that you can use to make a hurricane-preparedness plan for you and your family. If you have questions or need help dealing with a federal agency in the aftermath of a storm, please reach out to my district offices. Be Informed and Have a Plan: Your safety comes first, and that means compliance is essential if and when local authorities call for evacuation. Stay informed, know evacuation routes, and have an out-of-town contact and a place to go until the storm passes. Keep a battery-powered radio and extra batteries on hand so that power outages don't interrupt your access to information. It's equally critical to have a plan for staying safe if you're at home during the storm. Find a place in every room where you and your family will be protected from debris (under a sturdy table, for instance, or by an inside wall), and practice dropping, covering, and holding small children. Prepare to be without water and electricity for a few days, and keep an emergency preparedness kit on hand with a first aid kit, non-perishable food items, lots of water, blankets, important documents, cash, and any other essentials that you might need. The most important thing that you can do while making a plan that's right for you is know your own risks. Don't be caught off-guard. Reduce Your Risks: Storms are unpredictable, and it's impossible to guard against all dangers, but you can minimize the risk of property damage by reinforcing areas that are vulnerable to wind. Protect the integrity of the exterior of your home and reinforce your roof, straps, shutters, and doors. Anchor or elevate fuel tanks and elevate the main breaker or fuse box and the utility meters above the anticipated flood level in your home or business so that they won't be damaged by floodwater. You can contact your local building code official to find out what measures are recommended for your home improvement projects, and talk to your insurance agent now about flood insurance and your homeowner's policy. After the Storm: The dangers associated with hurricanes don't end with the storm—the post-hurricane environment presents its own health risks. Stay hydrated to avoid heat exhaustion and make sure that you avoid contaminated water, food, and air. Avoid burning charcoal or gas grills inside the house, garage, car, etc. to prevent poisoning from carbon monoxide. Return to evacuation zones only after they've been declared safe and take any additional precautions as necessary to protect yourself and your loved ones. Resources: For more information contact my offices or check out the resources below: http://www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/stayinformed/hurricanes http://governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/newsarticle?articleId=12931 The main streets of Virginia's First District are full of ideas to get our economy back on track, and your feedback is critically important to me as I serve you. I can be reached by telephone at (202) 225-4261, through my website (www.wittman.house.gov), on Facebook (www.facebook.com/reprobwittman), and via Twitter (www.twitter.com/robwittman). | ||||
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