Eric Cantor - U.S. Congressman

Congressman Cantor continues to focus on job creation as we begin 2012. Last year the Republicans in Congress passed over 20 different bills which would help create jobs, but they are stalled by the Democrats in the Senate. It is time for President Obama and the Democrats to work with the Republicans in Congress and pass these important bills.

The December national report on unemployment is out and Congressman Cantor had the following comments:

“While it is welcome news that more jobs were created in December, millions of Americans still can’t find work and small businesses are struggling to grow and hire. Giving small businesses confidence to expand, create jobs, and get people working again requires a long term solution for economic growth, not simply stops and starts. Going into the New Year, we must find areas of common ground and work together to deliver results on the most important issue facing our nation: the lack of long term job creation. We will continue fighting for small business men and women by making it easier for them to expand, invest and hire new workers.

“In a time of divided government, campaign-year political wins should not get in the way of doing the right thing. Democrats in Congress and the President need to work with us to make incremental progress on areas of agreement that will help create jobs for middle class Americans and spur small business growth. I again call on Leader Reid and Senate Democrats to take up the 27 House-passed bipartisan jobs bills that pave the way for job creation and include ideas supported by President Obama. These bipartisan measures ensure American businesses – small and large – can create jobs at home and compete abroad.

“While the White House has made clear that they do not intend to work constructively with Congress in the coming session as the President moves into fulltime campaign mode, House Republicans stand ready to work together. With millions of Americans out of work, we must move past the gridlock that has become the hallmark of Washington. It’s time to put aside partisanship and focus on areas of common ground to help small businesses and middle class families.”

Congressman Cantor Visits Battlefield Elementary School

Congressman Cantor visited Battlefield Park Elementary School in Hanover this week. He was invited to Pam Franklin’s class by fifth grader Holly Beazley. He read to the class from a biography about James Madison titled “The Great Little Madison”. He was named an honorary “bobcat” and presented with a school t-shirt.

Congressman Cantor said after his visit,

“Thank you Holly and all of your classmates for inviting me to visit your class today. The seat I serve in Congress today is the same one James Madison once held, so I’m honored I was here to share part of his story with you. James Madison was not only a Congressman, he also wrote our Constitution and set an example all of us in Virginia should be inspired to live up to. Thanks also to Principal Bradley, Ms. Franklin, and all of the teachers here at Battlefield Park who make sure each and every one of you has a great education and the opportunity to succeed.”