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  • Forbes Receives Guardian of Seniors' Rights Award
    Nov 3, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) was awarded the “Guardian of Seniors’ Rights” Award by The 60 Plus Association for his strong support of seniors throughout the 113thCongress. “Keeping our promises as a nation is not an option, it’s an obligation,” said Congressman Forbes. “Seniors deserve to ha... More
  • Forbes Holds Seniors Toolkit Seminars in Chesterfield and Chesapeake
    Sep 25, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) is hosting a free Seniors Toolkit Seminar on October 8th and October 10th, in Chesterfield and Chesapeake, Va. The seminars are free and open to all seniors in the Fourth District who are interested in gaining insight and information into organizing their personal... More
  • Forbes to Host Seniors Information Sessions in Chesterfield and Chesapeake
    Oct 12, 2012  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he is hosting two free consumer awareness programs specifically designed for seniors. The meetings plan to provide tools for Seniors to make informed, long term healthcare decisions, give consumer information about identify theft and health ca... More
  • Music Legend Pat Boone Sings Praises of Representative Forbes
    May 3, 2012  - Legendary entertainer Pat Boone, spokesman for the 60 Plus Association, announced that Representative Randy Forbes has earned the group’s highest honor, the Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award. In a statement released by 60 Plus, Boone remarked, “I’m still singing at concerts, but today I’m singing t... More
  • Solutions for Less Taxing Taxes
    Apr 15, 2009  - To most Americans, 37 hours is practically a workweek. To the Internal Revenue Service, it is the amount of time they estimate it takes a taxpayer to prepare the basic short form. It’s no wonder. According to the Tax Foundation, as of 2005, the Internal Revenue Code contained over two million words ... More
  • Forbes Supports Simpler, Fairer Tax Plan for American Families
    Apr 15, 2009  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he has cosponsored a simpler and fairer tax plan for American families, the Freedom Flat Tax Act. The legislation would create an optional flat tax that would eliminate taxes on savings, capital gains, and dividends, and allow individuals to a... More
  • Now Rising Food Prices
    May 9, 2008  - Rising gas prices. Rising mortgage costs. Rising health care costs. Now rising food prices. The rising costs of these non-discretionary items have caused significant strain on personal and family budgets. Making the adjustment from paying $15 for a half-tank of gas to paying $30 for a half-tank of g... More
  • Forbes Cosponsors Bill to Spur Long-Term Economic Growth
    Apr 9, 2008  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he has signed onto H.R. 5109, the Economic Growth Act. The bill would provide permanent tax incentives to small businesses to spur long-term economic growth by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. “Restoring predictability in our econom... More
  • Instant Economy Boost?
    Feb 7, 2008  - “Get an instant energy boost!” “Restore, revive, and invigorate your life.” “Get a jumpstart to your morning with this energy bar.” “Provides instant stabilization to your well-being.” These slogans from popular energy bars give consumers appealing guarantees – the snacks will provide the boost of e... More
  • Forbes Supports Bill to Prevent Tax Increases for Families and Small Businesses
    Aug 14, 2007  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he has cosponsored legislation to make permanent the tax relief measures passed in 2001 and 2003. If these tax cuts expire, it will cost Americans $400 billion per year. The Tax Increase Prevention Act (H.R. 2734) will prevent millions of hard... More

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