Tom Perriello

Jobs: The Census and Problems with HR 2847

By Tom Perriello on 8 March 2010

“Washington still is not doing enough to confront the economic crisis across this country.”

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Simple Idea: Repeal Insurance Companies’ Antitrust Exemption

By Tom Perriello on 1 March 2010

Consumers will benefit from free market.

Posted in Health, Tom Perriello | Tagged H.R. 4626, Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, Tom Perriello | 1 Response

Fifth District’s Ideas for Small Business and Jobs

By Tom Perriello on 22 February 2010

A focus on relief for the middle class.

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Connecting Regional Schools to High-Speed Internet

By Tom Perriello on 15 February 2010

Expanded service to schools will lower prices to local consumers.

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Bipartisan Message to Health Insurance: No More Monopoly Protection

By Tom Perriello on 8 February 2010

When monopolies are legalized, consumers, competition and quality suffer.

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Perriello: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness

By Tom Perriello on 1 February 2010

For the 2009 tax year, EITC amounts vary from $457 to $5,657.

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Perriello: Responding to Violence and Death in our Communities

By Tom Perriello on 25 January 2010

Each life lost is a tragedy for families and for Virginians.

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Perriello: Funding Helps Fifth-District Clean Energy and Education

By Tom Perriello on 18 January 2010

“We can rebuild our region as the future clean energy capital…”

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Perriello: Martin Luther King’s Legacy of Service

By Tom Perriello on 11 January 2010

“Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.”

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Perriello: The Stories Behind the Numbers

By Tom Perriello on 4 January 2010

Some of the stories behind the numbers in 2009.

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Perriello: Updates on Sponsored Bills

By Tom Perriello on 21 December 2009

“For far too long, Washington has rewarded failure…”

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Perriello Talks Chamber, Business and Bank Regulation

By Tom Perriello on 14 December 2009

“I broke with my party and voted against the [financial regulation] bill.”

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A Focus on Job Creation, Farmers

By Tom Perriello on 7 December 2009

“…farmers and small businesses are key components to our economic recovery…”

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