Eric Cantor - U.S. Congressman

BY OLYMPIA MEOLA
Richmond Times-Dispatch | Thursday, May 9, 2013

A measure that would allow private-sector employees to take paid time off, or “comp time,” for overtime accrued passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday but faces an uncertain fate.

The bill, approved on a vote of 223-204, is one piece of the “Making Life … Read More

In case you missed it, Congressman Cantor issued the following statement on the latest jobs report released last Friday.

“Today’s jobs report showed some signs of hope for the thousands of people who found a job in April. However, this growth is way behind our nation’s potential. We must focus on job … Read More

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

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

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

Op Ed in Richmond Times Dispatch
April 18, 2012

Talking to people across Virginia, I am hearing the same message: They want to see a strong economy and job creation. While we’ve seen some signs that the economy is beginning to grow again, it’s not moving at the rate needed to get our friends and neighbors … Read More

Politico
By: Steve Forbes
April 17, 2012 09:24 PM EDT

As millions of Americans held their nose on tax day and sent their money to Washington, the House and the Senate were also focused on taxes. The Senate couldn’t muster enough support Monday to consider the “Buffett rule,” a new minimum tax rule that seems to … Read More

Today Congressman Cantor attended the bill signing ceremony at the White House for the JOBS Act. This new law will cut through Washington red tape and will lead to job creation. It will help small businesses grow and expand, and will create new jobs.

Congressman Cantor said:

“This bill tries to make it a … Read More

Eric Cantor’s excellent Google adventure
Politico
By Michelle Quinn
April 3, 2012

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor toured Google’s campus here Tuesday, meeting with company executives and getting a ride in Google’s famous driverless car.

“It is pretty extraordinary,” the Virginia Republican told POLITICO. “I saw what tech can do to expand the imagination … Read More