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Discussing Options to Avert the Fiscal Cliff, Honoring WWI Veterans, and Opposing UN Control of the Internet - Have you read my Washington Update? http://ow.ly/gf3SW- LikesSee All
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- Welcome home to Naval Station Norfolk to the crew of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, which returned home after a five month deployment. I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday!
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Amazing Grace: A tribute to the victims. Anderson Cooper honors those who lost their lives in the Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting. http://ow.ly/geGlyCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
UVA student Nicole Muller has collected more than 50,000 pounds of food for her local food bank – way to go Nicole! How are you giving back to your community this holiday season? http://ow.ly/gef0eCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
For the Fiscal cliff, the total amount of itemized deductions, such as mortgage interest and charitable contributions, would be reduced by 3% of the amount by which adjusted gross income above $177,550, up to a maximum reduction of 80% of itemized deductions.
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2013 NDAA key outcomes reject BRAC, protect Navy cruisers and strengthen Virginia’s shipbuilding industry- http://ow.ly/gdXnY- If we go over the fiscal cliff, the child tax credit would be reduced from $1,000 per child under 17, to $500 per child under 17. Read more ways this will affect you: http://ow.ly/g1lj4
- Honored to record a Christmas greeting to all our deployed troops overseas this Holiday Season for the Armed Forces Network. We are a grateful nation for their service and sacrifice and pray for their safe return home soon.
- I am saddened by news of the death of Senator Daniel Inouye, the 2nd longest serving Senator in U.S. history. I always respected and admired Mr. Inouye: a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. My condolences to his family and friends - Mahalo.
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“No Military Child Goes Without!” The gift of your time to those in need these Holidays is perhaps the greatest one can give. Here is a great shot of Ron White, my Chesterfield District Representative, who was an "elf for a day" last week at the Fort Lee Holiday Helper House. http://ow.ly/i/1gcsk Great job Ron!Congressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
From yesterday...@USNavy On this day in 1907 Great White Fleet departed Hampton Roads, VA. See photos - http://ow.ly/g6F5D- Without a deal by January 2nd, 940,000 small businesses would see an increase in taxes, which would affect 53% of all small business income. Read the big picture: http://ow.ly/g1lfv
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I am attending the Dominion Boulevard improvement project groundbreaking at 400 Dominion Boulevard in Chesapeake today at 10:30am. http://ow.ly/g7iAG- There are times that news shocks us. And, then, there are times that news sends adrenaline snapping in our veins and bile churning in our gut. News that makes thoughts charge at our own brain and our hearts stiffen against the walls of our...
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On this day in 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified to ensure the preservation of our personal liberties. Learn more: http://goo.gl/uKhG- Medicare and Social Security will not be there for our children if we do not reform these programs now. Read what’s at stake: http://ow.ly/g1fcF
- I am saddened by today's shooting in Connecticut. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the famillies affected by this senseless tragedy.
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Forbes to take the helm of House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee.
http://ow.ly/g6jgg- A family of four earning $50,000 per year could pay almost $2,200 in higher taxes if we go over the fiscal cliff (a five-fold increase in their tax liability). Read more: http://ow.ly/g1l8i
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"Like" to share: The first 16 cents of every dollar raised from income taxes goes toward paying interest on our debt. That’s 16 cents that would have gone to health care, education, infrastructure, or national security, but is now going to pay interest. http://ow.ly/g1fsq- Here are some heartwarming pictures from this morning's homecoming at Fort lee. 19 soldiers with the Army's 612th Movement Control Detachment came home.
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Virginia Ranked #2 Best State for Business and #1 in Regulatory Environment by Forbes Magazine. The state ranks on top of the regulatory category because of its strong incentive offerings and business friendly government policies. http://ow.ly/g4DQn- Happy Birthday to the United States National Guard - Always Ready, Always There
- Welcome Home to 19 soldiers with the Army’s 612th Movement Control Detachment, part of the 530th Combat Sustainment Brigade, who are returning home this morning to Fort Lee after a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan. I wish you and your families some well-deserved rest during the holidays. Thanks for all you have done for your country.
- Enjoyed attending the annual Virginia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon today with so many Virginia business leaders.
- Today’s federal debt puts a crushing burden on our children and grandchildren – each child’s share of the debt is $51,000 today … $69,000 per child by 2016. Read my fiscal primer to learn more: http://ow.ly/g1fyi
- This year’s interest payment on the debt is $220 Billion. By 2020, the Congressional Budget Office projects the annual interest payment will be $778 Billion. What are your concerns? http://ow.ly/g1eBx
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Last weekend Congressman Forbes joined Governor Mike Huckabee on Fox News Channel to discuss solving the fiscal cliff dilemma. The interview is below for your review.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0KP9fDLgrM&list=UUf1z2I7fvtDFTTiV1962Olw&index=1- “Like” to share - The current debt is more than $16 trillion, which is larger than the whole U.S. economy. This year’s interest payment on the debt alone is $220 billion. That $220 billion interest payment on the debt is enough money to buy... 18 aircraft carriers or fund 40 million Pell Grants. Any plan that does not address the root of the problem—this nation’s out-of-control spending habit—is not a real solution. http://forbes.house.gov/uploadedfiles/fiscal_cliff.pdfSee More
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Retired Colonel Ralph S. Parr, who died on December 7th at the age of 88. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was a double ace, who flew 641 combat missions in World War II, Korea and the Vietnam wars. He was the only American aviator to receive both the distinguished Service Cross and Air Force Cross. What an extraordinary life of service. http://ow.ly/g0Pa9Congressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Read my interview with The Diplomat: Will the "fiscal cliff" impact the rebalance to Asia? and other questions. http://ow.ly/fYWqQCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
USS MCFAUL returned home to Norfolk last week after 281 day deployment. Our declining number of ships matters. Naval analyst Bryan McGrath notes, “This is only going to get worse.” Read more: http://ow.ly/fYOKGCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
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Watch Video: Honoring The Veterans of the 4th District http://ow.ly/fY2Ok
In advance of Veterans Day, I asked you to interview a veteran and send me your photos and anecdotes from your family and friends in Virginia's 4th District (http://forbes.house.gov/blog/?postid=312016). The response was overwhelming. Thank you!- Today marks the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In honor of the over 2,400 Americans who died at Pearl Harbor, we remember the service and sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services have and continue to make for all of us.
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Congratulations to Sen. DeMint for being chosen to lead the Heritage Foundation, an important place for conservative ideas - http://ow.ly/fUs8xCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
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Our parents and grandparents left us a strong America and a growing economy. Meanwhile, trillion-dollar deficits have left our future generations saddled with debt. Our children and grandchildren - this is who we are fighting for.- As we prepare to celebrate the special Christmas holiday with friends & family, let's not forget our military families home & abroad.
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Take my Insta Poll on Guantanamo Bay detainees being transferred to the U.S. - http://ow.ly/fSdyrCongressman Randy Forbes shared a link via HootSuite.
Have you read my primer on the fiscal cliff? http://ow.ly/fPa5N- I will be joining Fox & Friends this morning on Fox News Channel at 8:15AM to discuss the Congressional Prayer Caucus. Tune in!
- Attended the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) Deactivation ceremony Saturday at Norfolk Naval Base. Over 100,000 vetreans served aboard "The Big E," The world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, in its 51 years of service.
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