J. Randy Forbes

Virginia's 4th District

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  • Congress sends Contaminated Drywall Bill to President’s desk, protecting Americans from toxic homebuilding material: http://t.co/TzdmxVDs
  • I released the following statement after voting against the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. http://t.co/h22I58Kc
  • As we prepare to celebrate the special Christmas holiday with friends & family, let's not forget our military families home & abroad.
  • Holiday Hoops Classic starts today at 3pm in Richmond #UVA #ODU #Mason #Richmond. http://t.co/5jfQKpdY
  • In light of last week’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, which statements represent your views? http://t.co/xSLMnjj3
  • Listening to Amazing Grace and the bells ringing across our land. As we mourn those we have lost, God bless these United States of America.
  • RT @GovernorVA: Capitol Square Bell Tower will ring 26 times at 9:30am, and Va will observe state-wide moment of silence.
  • Discussing options to avert the Fiscal Cliff, Honoring Veterans & opposing UN control of the web -the Washington Update http://t.co/GsecolUv
  • Welcome home to NS Norfolk to the crew of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, which returned home after a 5 month deployment.
  • Amazing Grace: CNN's Anderson Cooper's tribute to the victims who lost their lives in the Newtown, CT school shooting. http://t.co/Vqsx4tHO
  • UVA student Nicole Muller has collected 50,000+lbs of food for her food bank. How are you giving back to your community?http://t.co/rHUocBtg
  • 2013 NDAA key outcomes reject BRAC, protect Navy cruisers and strengthen Virginia’s shipbuilding industry- http://t.co/4FjdogVM
  • Honored to record a Christmas greeting to all our deployed troops this Holiday Season for the Armed Forces Network. http://t.co/u8hkHgc9
  • I am saddened by news of the death of Sen. Daniel Inouye, a WW II Medal of Honor recipient. My condolences to his family and friends-Mahalo.
  • Ron White, my Chesterfield District Rep., who was an "elf for a day" last week at the Fort Lee Holiday Helper House. http://t.co/wzfhoqkq
  • From yesterday...@USNavy On this day in 1907 Great White Fleet departed Hampton Roads, VA. See photos - http://t.co/jQnwZ6su
  • I am attending the Dominion Boulevard groundbreaking at 400 Dominion Boulevard in Chesapeake today at 10:30am. http://t.co/EOPEErh1
  • On this day in 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified to ensure the preservation of our personal liberties. Learn more: http://t.co/fPyCkZxX
  • I am saddened by today's shooting in Connecticut. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the famillies affected by this senseless tragedy.
  • Protecting children has always been a top priority. POTUS signed into law Child Protection Act, a bill I cosponsored http://t.co/yvks4lw9
  • Forbes to take the helm of House Armed Services Seapower SubCommittee http://t.co/0F69Qcrg
  • Virginia Ranked #2 Best State for Business and #1 in Regulatory Environment by Forbes Magazine. http://t.co/xOqxa1OD
  • Happy Birthday to the United States National Guard - Always Ready, Always There
  • Welcome home to 19 soldiers of the Army’s 612th Movement Control Det. returning to Ft Lee tonight after a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan.
  • Enjoyed attending the annual Virginia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon with so many VA business leaders. http://t.co/xD9FYEir
  • This year’s interest payment on the debt is $220 Billion. By 2020, the CBO projects it wil rise to $778 Billion. http://t.co/VaQ2YJ8K
  • RT @Diplomat_APAC: The Diplomat's Editor @GrecianFormula spoke with @Randy_Forbes regarding America's rebalance to #Asia, AirSea Battle: ...
  • “Like” to share - The current debt is more than $16 trillion, which is larger than the whole U.S. economy. http://t.co/aBi5Xi6M
  • My prayers go out to the family of Ret. Colonel Ralph Parr, who died last week-what an extraordinary life of service. http://t.co/1zRoU18k
  • Read my interview with The Diplomat: Will the "fiscal cliff" impact the rebalance to Asia? and other questions. http://t.co/R1vDjOfe
  • USS MCFAUL returned home to Norfolk last week after 281 day deployment. Our declining number of ships matters. http://t.co/OCg0g4rX
  • Latest on the fiscal cliff: http://t.co/UQE0sLy5 Read my primer: http://t.co/aUF7CpgS
  • Watch Video: Honoring The Veterans of the 4th District http://t.co/xDlJfmwU
  • In honor of the over 2400 Americans who died at Pearl Harbor, we remember all that our Armed Services have and continue to do for all of us.
  • Congratulations to Sen. DeMint for being chosen to lead Heritage, an important place for conservative ideas - http://t.co/qJakB13C
  • Watch “Generations” http://t.co/shMDQcNE 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.
  • Take my Insta Poll on Guantanamo Bay detainees being transferred to the U.S. - http://t.co/1n41oL6Z
  • Have you read my primer on the fiscal cliff? http://t.co/yk5H0mfq
  • Attended the USS ENTERPRISE deactivation ceremony at Norfolk Naval Base. Over 100,000 veterans served over 51 years http://t.co/1nhv6wF3
  • Writing Christmas Cards for our deployed troops overseas w Madeleine Bordallo, my Dem. colleague. http://t.co/rraSbKCK http://t.co/XCzemrwi
  • Honored to meet w Gen Odierno, U.S. Army Chief of Staff today, to discuss the Army's future in the Asia-Pacific region. http://t.co/WnQvkBDT
  • Check out the updates on my Facebook page: http://t.co/kEJfISvW
  • Watch today's video from "All eyes on Asia: Perspectives from our Allies" at #FPIForum - http://t.co/X5AbNV3f
  • Thanks to the #FPIForum for inviting me to moderate their panel on Asia with 3 ambassadors to the U.S. today. http://t.co/5fWTSym9
  • RT @ForeignPolicyI: Thanks to @Randy_Forbes, @AusAmbUSA, @NMenonRao, and @philembwdc for a terrific panel on the #AsiaPacific here at th ...
  • Moderating an Asia-Pacific discussion with three Ambassadors to the U.S. at Foreign Policy Initiative Forum tomorrow: http://t.co/JOijIRwV
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  • The Commonwealth Cup: Virginia vs. Virginia Tech today at Noon at Lane Stadium. Who are you pulling for? http://t.co/i1p8XN8i
  • The WSJ reprinted Nathanial Morton's story about the Pilgrims as it has every year since 1961. Happy Thanksgiving! http://t.co/RLDyHfFw
  • Bernanke Warns Washington: Fix The Fiscal Cliff Or Face Recession http://t.co/wJaK6v9t. Read how it affects you here: http://t.co/GccKBie1
  • As many families gather to share a Thanksgiving meal, read some tips by the Partnership for Food Safety Education http://t.co/c8vJmn70
  • This thanksgiving, I hope you can spend time with your family and friends to celebrate all that we have to be thankful. http://t.co/LbFHRjnu
  • Insta Poll Question of the week: Do you think Israel has the inherent right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks? http://t.co/ztMCh4SD
  • Tragic news out of Fort Lee this morning. My thoughts prayers go out to the families and friends. http://t.co/zI6katbJ
  • The Gettysburg Address turns 149 today. Listen to a moving version: http://t.co/N3L3zIAp Are you going to go see the movie Lincoln?
  • I have put together a primer to break down the fiscal cliff, how these policies impact you and how we can avert it: http://t.co/DEl9TOcU
  • As air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv and, for the first time in decades, Jerusalem, we stand with Israel as they...http://t.co/kzzryawu
  • Thanks to Shane Elmore for the fantastic store tour at Lowe's in Chesterfield today. Did you know Lowe's employs more than 248,000 people...
  • Appreciated having time yesterday with members of the Blackstone Chamber of Commerce! http://t.co/MxIz5q2m
  • I've been honored as “Friend of Farm Bureau”. I'll continue to stand up for our farmers and keep VA agriculture strong http://t.co/taG4uR9m
  • Enjoyed meeting with Major General Long, The Adjutant General of Virginia, today at Fort Pickett! http://t.co/YJRvuY4y
  • Check your fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and practice your fire drills during Fire Prevention Week. http://t.co/Hfowk3wX
  • Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.8%. Click here to read 10 Key Facts on Jobs and Unemployment: http://t.co/Z5V7chhT
  • Amazon in Chesterfield shipped its 1st package yesterday! This is 2nd Virginia Amazon to start shipping in last week. http://t.co/ZKWoX5AL
  • Congratulations to the Windsor and Smithfield HS students, who earned Microsoft Master Certifications last school year! http://t.co/01E9t2Cp
  • Great visiting with 40+ employees of Emerson Ecologics' distribution facility, which opened in 2011 in Colonial Heights.http://t.co/GgwyREPq
  • Good dialogue today with approx. 200 employees of Priority Automotive of Richmond. http://t.co/oCjXoQ12
  • Very much enjoyed spending time this morning with Bishop DiLorenzo, of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. http://t.co/GvI8ZAK0
  • Will you wear pink this month to show your support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? http://t.co/o0m3182p
  • Today we recognize and honor those mothers who have lost a son or daughter while serving the U.S. Armed Forces http://t.co/dPY7BCOT
  • This is heartwarming: A Love Story In 22 Pictures - http://t.co/4nhmfU3q
  • Meeting with constituent bankers and State legislators in the Richmond area to discuss economic recovery. http://t.co/cxY4o4Az
  • Watch this short video from the Heritage Foundation: "America at Risk: Budget Cuts Threaten Military Readiness" Please share your...
  • Amazon Distribution center in Dinwiddie ships first package - "250 people will be joining the distribution center..." http://t.co/RkUtYwKd
  • Catch up on what I’ve been up to on twitter: http://t.co/ULmHQ5mv
  • Insta Poll: Which of the following solutions do you support to improve our elementary and secondary educational system? http://t.co/6b0gpyLh
  • Congratulations to Chesapeake for being named one of Bloomberg Businessweek's 50 best cities in America ! http://t.co/QiX1Z6B8
  • Commemorating Mark Mansfield's 35 yrs of svc to the Army Corps of Engineers and his contributions to VA water resources http://t.co/m69h3bbF
  • Appreciate speaking with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce today, representing more than 280K employees in SE VA. http://t.co/80aWKlP2
  • Our prayers are with the family of 17-year old Marvin Massenburg, Jr of Prince George HS and the entire community on this tragic loss.
  • Become a fan, watch for info and my updates on Facebook at: http://t.co/dxBcDbXs
  • Congrats to Service Center Metals in PG for winning a UVA Darden School Resilience Award in innovation and cust service....
  • September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in VA. Did you know 22k are diagnosed each year? Click here to read more. http://t.co/Hag8zjv8
  • America must stand behind those who serve our nation and do everything possible to account for those who do not return. http://t.co/K5nHx73b
  • Honored to Receive the NRB's 2012 Faith & Freedom Award, given annually to a stalwart defender of religious liberty. http://t.co/NbhkrDhd
  • America must stand behind those who serve our nation and do everything possible to account for those who do not return....
  • RT @HASCRepublicans Sequestration Begins: Northrop Grumman says it wil cut its payroll by nearly 600 employees http://t.co/X2im6sQ3
  • Remember, Children under the age of 8 need to be properly fastened in a car seat when on the road. Learn more @ http://t.co/1P4znm7b
  • The Army's installation at Fort Lee in Prince George County has an estimated impact of $2.4 billion. http://t.co/BI9ffHeY.
  • Congratulations to Chesterfield for being named one America's top 100 Best Communities for Young People! http://t.co/g8DMUcr0
  • Thanks to over 700 Assn of Naval Engineers' who joined me at FMMS in Va Beach today to discuss our Navy's future. http://t.co/70aY8oUq
  • Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force. Aim High… Fly-Fight-Win!
  • Have you or someone you know wanted to apply for U.S. citizenship (naturalization) but did not know how to start? http://t.co/xggXGMtN
  • @NFIB I am honored to receive the “Guardian of Small Business Award” with a 100% rating in the 112th Congress. http://t.co/Vf3q9s2P
  • "AirSea Office Must Battle Through, Or Fail" on AOL Defense http://t.co/R72vcFa3
  • Talking with my staff today about the recent violent protests in the Middle East and discussing foreign policy options. http://t.co/rgBYMLkq
  • Congrats to Paul Daszkiewicz, Meadowbrook HS, and Kathryn Galford, Greenbrier Middle- 2013 VA Reg Teachers of the Year. http://t.co/kzQyZqbG
  • Good to talk with Under Secretary of the Navy Robert Work on the future of our Navy today. http://t.co/iU1rvzzj
  • Governor McDonnell appointed Nathan Lee of Hopewell as 6th Circuit Judge - Congratulations to Judge Lee - http://t.co/OHoOdJJa