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1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years & older in 2010. Know the facts and be aware http://goo.gl/6qD2y- LikesSee All
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- Participate in one of the greatest and most fundamental exercises of our democracy today and vote. It is your right, privilege and responsibility as an American!
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Why is the first Tuesday in November designated for our national elections? The answer can be traced to our agrarian roots in the 1800’s. Click here to read the history: http://ow.ly/f4lqOCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link.
This morning, the Department of Labor released its October jobs report: 171,000 were added to the economy; however, the unemployment rate rose from 7.8 percent to 7.9 percent. I thought you would be interested in reading a jobs update for V...irginia’s Fourth District. There is a simple truth when it comes to job creation in America: real solutions create real growth that generates real jobs. In order to make this happen, government needs to get out of the way and provide the freedom for small businesses to work, earn, and achieve. You can download the memo here: http://forbes.house.gov/uploadedfiles/jobs_memo.pdf.See More
You can also view a text version on my website:http://forbes.house.gov/jobs04/Congressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. "Get Seizure smart" http://ow.ly/ekP3eCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
As life begins to return to normal post-Hurricane Sandy, I want to take the time to thank the servicemen and woman of the Virginia National Guard, first responders, health care providers and volunteers who worked selflessly to serve the cit...izens on the Commonwealth during and after the storm. Your service is invaluable in the wake of natural disasters like Sandy. Click “Like” to show your support for the Virginia National Guard. http://ow.ly/eY2nxSee MoreCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
The Labor Department reported today that first-time unemployment insurance claims fell during the final full week of October. Numbers released today indicate that applications for jobless benefits fell to 363,000, falling by 9,000 from the...previous week. Although employers filled 125,000 jobs in October, the jobless rate remained high, rising to 7.9% from 7.8%. Click “Like” if you think that unemployment still remains at an unacceptable level. http://ow.ly/eWUPYSee MoreCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Read the op-ed I published with Senator Kelly Ayotte (NH), my counterpart on the Senate Readiness Subcommittee in The Hill yesterday: “Naval supremacy requires a fleet of sufficient capability and size” http://ow.ly/eWUHqCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link.
I wanted to remind you that Rolls-Royce is expanding their Crosspointe operations in Prince George County and looking for qualified employees with experience in advanced manufacturing, including precision machining, measurement, and wet pro...cessing. Rolls-Royce is always interested in meeting qualified Manufacturing Engineers with experience in machining or processing of precision parts.See More
Saturday, Rolls-Royce is holding an Open House for prospective employees on November 10th from 8:00am – 2:00pm in Prince George County. For more information: http://www.rolls-royce.com/careers/where_in_the_world/united_states/crosspointe_open_day.jsp- Every child deserves a family of their own. Give a child a chance, November is national adoption month. Learn more: http://tiny.cc/0nifs
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Rolls-Royce is expanding their Crosspointe operations in Prince George County and looking for qualified employees with experience in advanced manufacturing, including precision machining, measurement, and wet processing. Rolls-Royce is alw...ays interested in meeting qualified Manufacturing Engineers with experience in machining or processing of precision parts.See More
Next Saturday, Rolls-Royce is holding an Open House for prospective employees on November 10th from 8:00am – 2:00pm in Prince George County. For more information: http://www.rolls-royce.com/careers/where_in_the_world/united_states/crosspointe_open_day.jspCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link.
Geraldo Rivera recently sent a crew to our region to report on the looming defense cuts, which will result in over 200,000 job losses in Virginia. If you missed my interview, watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ezMBK8JDQ&feature=youtu.be- With many children out in our communities tonight, please slow down on the roads this evening. Parents, before heading out with your children, consider having them wear reflective clothing and carry flashlights. Read other safety tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children here: http://ow.ly/eSNEv
- Looking forward to joining Bill Hemmer on @foxnews today at 10:20am to discuss the ongoing situation in Libya.
- For those seeking a Congressional nomination to the US Military Academy, the US Naval Academy, the US Coast Guard Academy, the US Merchant Marine Academy or the US Air Force Academy, our office has extended the application deadline to November 5th, 2012.
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Frozen Food Safety Chart: Thawed or partially thawed food in the freezer may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40 °F or below. Evaluate each item separately using this chart: http://ow.ly/eQo9QCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Refrigerated Food Safety Chart: Food in the fridge will stay cool roughly 4 hours without power. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard any perishable food that have been above 40°F for over 2 hours. Evaluate each item separately using this chart: http://ow.ly/eQox7Congressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
With the worst of Sandy behind us, how did your family and neighborhood fare during the storm? http://ow.ly/eSDg9- If a traffic signal is out, drivers are advised to treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
- Due to Hurricane Sandy, we are extending the deadline for applicants wishing to obtain a Congressional nomination to one of our nations Service Academies. The new deadline is November 5, 2012.
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From the National Weather Service: For Hampton Roads, worst flooding has passed- Generators pose a risk of shock and electrocution, especially if they are operated in wet conditions. If you must use a generator when it is wet outside, protect the generator from moisture to help avoid the shock/electrocution hazard, but do so without operating the generator indoors or near openings to any building that can be occupied in order to help avoid the CO hazard. Operate the generator under an open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water cannot reach it or puddle or drain under it. Dry your hands, if wet, before touching the generator.
- For the most up to date information on road conditions and closures, please visit 511virginia.org
- If your electricity is interrupted, turn off major appliances such as heat pumps, water heaters and stoves. Unplug other appliances such as TVs, stereos, microwaves and computers. This will prevent damage to appliances and possible overloads when power is restored.
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God bless these patriots standing watch at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the rains of Hurricane Sandy.
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Key numbers to have on hand during Sandy:
2-1-1 ... public inquiry number for Virginia residents.
5-1-1 ...latest in road conditions.
#77 on a cell phone... to report a traffic crash or traffic emergency.
9-1-1 ... call only in a true emergency.
Your locality’s non-emergency number for updated storm-related and shelter information: http://forbes.house.gov/blog/?postid=311563- While you are riding out the storm, make a short list of elderly neighbors and family members to check on when conditions allow.
- Governor McDonnell will be giving an update on Hurricane Sandy in Virginia at 2:00 p.m. Watch the briefing live online at
http://wtvr.com/
http://www.wric.com/
And follow @GovernorVA and @VDEM on Twitter for updates.
- Families with children at home: share your tips here on activities to keep young ones occupied while waiting out Hurricane Sandy. Stay safe
- Folks, stay off the roads. Should you have emergency travel - if you come upon flooded roadways do not attempt to cross submerged roadways. Turn around! Never drive through water flowing across a road. It takes only six to 12 inches of water to float a small vehicle.
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Are you subscribed to emergency alerts for your locality? I've compiled a list of locality emergency alerts in the Fourth District, along with other resources: http://ow.ly/eQnJU- If you lose power over the next couple of days, please remember: Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Do not bring generators into the house. Don’t use camp stoves and lanterns without ventilation. Never use stoves for heating. Any of these can cause deadly buildup of carbon monoxide.
- This morning, I participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony at Navy Exchange Service Command’s 350,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Northeast Distribution Center (NEDC) in Suffolk. The facility underscores the strategic importance and opp...ortunity that exists for Suffolk and the entire Hampton Roads area, as it connects the Port of Virginia with the rest of Virginia’s transportation networks. NEDC will be the distribution and freight consolidation point for 152 NEX and Marine Corps Exchange outlets located in the Mid-Atlantic/Africa/Southwest Asia regions.See More
- This morning I spoke to members of the Association of the United States Navy (AUSN) at their annual conference. AUSN is a non-profit, non-partisan Veteran Service Organization whose mission is to advance and advocate for the interests of ...all members of the Navy community. They promote a strong American naval power, provide professional development of officers and enlisted, and advocate for the rights and benefits of military personnel, both current and retired.See More
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In anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, my office has put together a Hurricane Resource webpage for you: http://ow.ly/eNRaM- In Suffolk, VA today discussing the impact of defense sequestration cuts on Virginia jobs with Fox News Channel's Craig Rivera. Tune in this Saturday at 10pm to Fox News to watch the full interview.
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Governor McDonnell Declares State of Emergency in Preparation for Hurricane Sandy: http://ow.ly/eNox3- I always enjoy getting to speak to students – at all levels - and had a good discussion with law students at Regent University yesterday. Our nation will be served well by these fine young men and women as they fight to defend the rule of law.
- Very impressed today by my tour of the Navy Exchange in Norfolk, the largest Navy Exchange in the world. Thanks to Tom Jacobsen, General Manager and RDML (Ret) Robert J. Bianchi, SC, USN, NEXCOM Chief Executive Officer. The Navy Exchange ...Service Command (NEXCOM) is headquarters for the worldwide NEXCOM Enterprise. Its mission is to provide quality goods and services at a savings and to support quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists and their families.See More
- If you missed our Seniors events in Chesterfield or Chesapeake, be sure to check out resoures from the Virginia Department of Aging: http://www.vaaaa.org/LTCOP/ and the Virginia Department of Aging: http://www.vda.virginia.gov/findservicesintro.asp
- Enjoyed spending time in Hopewell with Del Riley Ingram and talking with Rotarian's about issues facing our district and country.
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Good News for Powhatan County: WEIGHTPACK, Inc., a packaging machinery company that designs and builds complete lines for the filling and capping of liquid product containers, will invest $2.6 million to move its headquarters operation from Italy and expand its Powhatan County production facility. The project will ultimately create 35 new jobs.Congressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
I hope you'll join me at my Senior Information Session at Chesapeake City Council today at 10:00 am. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/eHRJVCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Please join me at my Senior Information Session at Chesapeake City Council tomorrow at 10:00 am. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/eHRJVCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Have you registered yet for my Senior Information Session, which will take place in Chesapeake tomorrow? http://ow.ly/eHRvp- Great information for seniors at our event in Chesterfield today. Hope you can join us for tomorrow's Seniors' event in Chesapeake: http://forbes.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=311008
- Had the pleasure of meeting with seniors at the Seniors Listening Session I hosted today in Chesterfield. We had great speakers who presented valuable and potentially life-saving information on geriatric pharmacology, how to make informed long-term care choices, and how to help fight health insurance fraud.
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Please join me tomorrow in Chesterfield or Wednesday in Chesapeake for two great Seniors Information Sessions. Click here for more info and to register http://ow.ly/eFEEg- Are you getting my email updates? http://ow.ly/9xyaR
- My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of 14-year old Sophomore JheVontae Davis from Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake during this most difficult time. JheVontae died tragically after JV football practice on Wednesday.
- Met today with the Southampton County Board of Supervisors in Courtland this morning - I appreciated having the time to hear what is on their minds and discuss issues facing the county and our country.
- Pleased to meet with the Franklin Rotary Club today - a great group of business leaders who give back to their community.
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Navy Station Norfolk to host Fleet Fest on Saturday from 9am to 3pm. - http://ow.ly/eCkptCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Read my blog: "A Game Changer for Virginia" on a Panama Expansion roundtable I hosted yesterday in Suffolk. http://ow.ly/eCiiBCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Join me next week! Holding two Seniors Information Sessions in Chesapeake and Chesterfield on October 23rd and 24th. Click for more information and to register. http://ow.ly/eCdX1
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