Eric Cantor - U.S. Congressman

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Today the Cantor for Congress Campaign launched its first TV ad of the general election. The ad features Congressman Cantor discussing the importance of the role of small businesses in creating jobs. He also mentions the need to cut the tax burden and red tape on small businesses.

The ad is airing in the … Read More

Congressman Cantor recently received the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) endorsement in recognition of his ongoing support for the rights of gun owners.

Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA-PVA said “Eric Cantor is committed to protecting the Second Amendment and Virginia’s hunting and sporting heritage. His solid voting record has … Read More

The August jobs report is out, and once again it is disappointing.

Congressman Eric Cantor issued the following statement on the new jobs numbers:

“Quite simply, these jobs numbers aren’t good enough. As we paid tribute to hardworking Americans this week, those still without jobs are at the forefront of our minds. The … Read More

By: Eric Cantor
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Published: August 17, 2012

This past weekend, Mitt Romney chose the commonwealth to introduce my good friend and colleague, Rep. Paul Ryan, as his vice-presidential running mate. I was proud to welcome them to the Richmond region during a stop at Homemades by Suzanne, one of the many successful small businesses … Read More

By Rep. Eric Cantor
The Virginian-Pilot
August 10, 2012

A new word has entered this year’s political debate – “sequester.” This is Washington budget-speak for across-the-board spending cuts.

When these dangerous cuts go into effect Jan. 2, the U.S. will be heading toward its smallest military since before World War II, and Virginia could be left … Read More

In case you missed it, Congressman Cantor spoke with Greta Van Susteren last night about President Obama’s plan to raise taxes that will cost America 700,000 jobs.

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The Obama administration has had more than 400 regulations under review that cost the economy $100 million or more

By Eric Cantor
U.S. News and World Report
July 26, 2012

Small businesses are caught in a riptide of red tape. The overwhelming onslaught of rules and regulations coming from Washington is making it nearly impossible to start … Read More

This afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal ObamaCare. Congressman Cantor was the lead sponsor of this important legislation that would take the government out of our health care decisions.

Prior to its passage, Congressman Cantor spoke on the bill.

“I introduced this legislation on behalf of my colleagues so that … Read More

House majority leader speaks out on health care ruling, Holder contempt vote.

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