The spotlight has surely been on Washington, D.C., in recent weeks. The news has forced us to see, hear, and think about members of Congress and all the figures of power and persuasion who work in our nation’s capital.

This week, if you wish to express your opinion, we provide contact information for our representatives in Congress: two senators and one member of the House of Representative. Don’t just bellyache to your friends; let these elected officials hear from you!

Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican, represents Virginia’s First Congressional District, and that district includes Gloucester and Mathews counties.

A member of the House since 2007, Wittman can be reached as follows: 202-225-4261; https://wittman.house.gov; and 2055 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.

Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat, is our senior senator, serving since 2009. He can be reached at 202-224-2023; www.warner.senate.gov; 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510.

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