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Statement on UN Arms Trade Treaty
Jul 16, 2012
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The United Nations is considering an Arms Trade Treaty to regulate the international trade of conventional firearms. Congressman Rigell does not support any treaty that abridges constitutional gun ownership rights in the United States. Tens of millions of Americans own and use guns for personal safe...
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In Support of the Stolen Valor Act of 2011
Jul 11, 2012
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On June 28th, the Supreme Court struck down in a 6 to 3 ruling the Stolen Valor Act of 2005, which declared it a federal misdemeanor to falsely claim receipt of military medals. The case began in 2007, when Xavier Alvarez, a California man, falsely and deliberately declared himself a retired Marine ...
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Remembering the Men of Operation Red Wings
Jun 28, 2012
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Seven years ago today our region and nation lost 19 brave warriors - 11 Navy SEALs and eight Army Special Operations Soldiers in Operation Red Wings. The acts of valor these men displayed on that fateful June day have not been forgotten. Out of that mission our nation awarded its top honor, the Meda...
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Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
May 30, 2012
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This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week; therefore, it is imperative that residents make adequate plans for this increase in storm activity in the coming months. With the vulnerability of Hampton Roads to the threat of hurricanes, it is important for residents to ensure that they have plans in plac...
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God and America: A Blog On the National Day of Prayer
May 3, 2012
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President Ronald Reagan in his second inaugural address shared the following words with the nation. Reflecting on the past, and looking to the future, he captured in a most moving way the importance of prayer. I encourage you to read here what he shared, and I encourage you to pray for our country. ...
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Representative Rigell cosponsored H.R. 2131, The Protect Our Hub Zones Act
Mar 23, 2012
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HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) Zone is a program through the Small Business Administration (SBA) that administers select government contracting opportunities to small businesses that are considered economically disenfranchised. The primary goal of the program is to create incentives for...
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Rigell Participates in EOD Day on the Hill
Mar 20, 2012
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Today Representative Scott Rigell (VA-2) welcomed Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group TWO (Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story) and active duty Marines to Capitol Hill. In demonstrating the Navy and Marine Corps’ contribution to the Joint EOD Force, static displays in t...
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BOLD ALLIGATOR
Feb 9, 2012
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This Saturday, I was briefed on and participated in BOLD ALLIGATOR 2012 aboard the USS WASP (LHD 1). BOLD ALLIGATOR 2012 is a large Navy-Marine Corps exercise designed to revitalize, refine, and strengthen core amphibious competency – a key component of a strong national defense. I was able to see ...
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Contraception Coverage Mandate is an Assault on the Constitution
Feb 8, 2012
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I strongly object to the President’s decision to require employers to provide insurance coverage for services which clearly violate their religious convictions. Many American employers are deeply offended, and strenuously object to being forced by the Administration to pay for contraceptives, steril...
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