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Values Agriculture and forestry are an integral part of Southside and Southwest Virginia and the Alleghany Highland’s economy and heritage. Virginia’s agriculture industry is by far the largest industry in the Commonwealth, generating $52 billion ann...
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Values I believe that Congress has a responsibility to the American people to rein in wasteful and excessive spending. Currently, the national debt is more than $19 trillion. To put that in perspective, that is more than $59,000 per citizen. High deb...
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Values I believe the Constitution is the bedrock foundation of the United States of America. It enumerates the rights of individuals and the express limitations of government. I take seriously my oath to support and defend the Constitution. With its ...
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Values Our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines put their lives on the line every day for this great nation. Congress must ensure that every defense dollar is spent on the most important national security priorities rather than on unnecessary or wa...
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Values Our economy is supposed to be in recovery, but average Americans are having a hard time telling the difference, and many have simply given up looking for work. Unfortunately, in large measure due to policies by this Administration, unemploymen...
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Values I believe teachers, parents, and local school boards are in the best position to assess the needs of their students. While the states and local school districts should be given more flexibility, the federal government continues to play a criti...
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Values I support use of all sources of American energy in order to lower prices at the pump and decrease our dependence on foreign oil. A strong national energy policy is an essential component to a thriving economy and the creation of jobs. Coal, na...
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Values I have consistently supported repealing and replacing Obamacare to end, in my opinion, a massive government takeover of the health care industry. While Obamacare has helped some people get insurance, I consistently hear from constituents that ...
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Values Our immigration system is broken. According to the Department of Homeland Security, there are approximately 11 million illegal immigrants residing in the United States. Allowing illegal immigrants to come into the United States and stay here w...
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Values The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads, “…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” While some may disagree, I believe the plain language of this Amendment guarantees the right of law-abiding citizens...
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Values Social Security has proven to be a very successful program, keeping millions of Americans from suffering extreme poverty in their retirement. Cuts to Medicare that were included in Obamacare, and the failure to enact long-term reform to Medica...
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Values • The current IRS Code is too lengthy and complex, creating an undue burden on American families and small businesses. The IRS estimates that the average taxpayer spends roughly 13 hours per year preparing their taxes. • I support abolishing t...
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Values Congress must provide the long-term predictability that states need to undertake major construction projects. The short-term extensions to the highway transportation law have been necessary to keep current projects running. However, comprehens...
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Values I am grateful to the men and women who have served our country. Generations of men and women have fought with great valor to preserve and protect our nation. Many take for granted the freedoms we hold so dear and forget that those freedoms are...
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