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RTD Editorial: Jobs plan: Agreeing with Cantor

October 13, 2011 | Posted by Eric Cantor

In case you didn’t see it, the editorial below ran in today’s edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. They agree with Congressman Cantor’s approach to President Obama’s “Jobs” bill.

President Barack Obama agrees with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. After the Senate effectively scuttled his jobs package on Tuesday, Obama said he would welcome votes … Read More

Help Bring Alan Jackson to the 7th Congressional District

September 22, 2011 | Posted by Eric Cantor

Country music star Alan Jackson is having a contest to decide where he will provide a free concert to promote his new album. Currently the town with the most votes is Mineral, Virginia.

Mineral and Louisa County, were the epicenter of the earthquake last month. The entire area has come together in their recovery … Read More

Congratulations Virginia Commonwealth University

March 30, 2011 | Posted by Eric Cantor

Congratulations to the VCU Rams for their amazing victory over the Kansas Jayhawks.

This is one of the biggest victories in tournament history and Coach Shaka Smart and his players deserve tremendous credit for their inspiring Cinderella run.

It’s great for the Commonwealth to be represented in the Final Four in Houston.

Go Rams! Read More

Cantor issues GOP plan for governance

November 4, 2010 | Posted by Eric Cantor

Originally published by Jim Nolan of the Richmond Times-Dispatch on November 4, 2010.

The people have spoken. And everyone in Washington — even an empowered Republican Party prepared to hold sway in the House of Representatives next year — is listening.

That was the message sent back to voters yesterday by the GOP leadership — namely … Read More

It's the Spending, Debt, Regulations, Tax Increases…

June 24, 2010 | Posted by Eric Cantor

Richmond Times-Dispatch

America’s entrepreneurial spirit is the backbone of our economy.

The enthusiasm with which our entrepreneurs and small businesspeople have pursued their ideas — despite the risk of failure — has generated unprecedented economic growth. The resulting prosperity and job creation have benefited not just our country, but the entire world. It goes … Read More

Eric Cantor Discusses National Security on Fox & Friends

January 8, 2010 | Posted by Eric Cantor

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