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Republican from Virginia
Eric Cantor is a fifth-term congressman representing the Seventh District of Virginia. In December 2008, he was elected to serve as the Republican Whip. Eric also sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, which has direct jurisdiction over taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drugs for seniors, health care and welfare reform.
Recent statements involving Eric Cantor
"We were promised. The president said we would keep unemployment under 8.5 percent (if the stimulus passed)."
"For every dollar (in the stimulus package) that is spent to help small businesses, $4 is being spent to help upkeep the grass on the lawns of Washington."
The stimulus bill includes "$300,000 for a sculpture garden in Miami."
Says a Congressional Budget Office report on spending by House Democrats in the economic stimulus concluded it "is just not stimulus. It won't help the economy grow."
Recent stories featuring Eric Cantor
A promise or a projection on unemployment?:
Republicans contend the White House promised the stimulus would keep unemployment below 8 or 8.5 percent. We check the facts.
Your guide to the economic stimulus bill:
For two weeks, you've heard claims that the bill includes lots of goodies — millions for Filipino veterans, ACORN and programs for sexually transmitted diseases. We sort out the truth.
In debate about stimulus, arguing about turf:
Republicans complain of sculpture gardens, lawn repairs and no time for hearings. We check the facts.
Fast and furious facts about stimulus bill:
The bill prompts some exaggerated rhetoric and allegations of earmarks. We check the facts — and award our first Pants on Fire for 2009.
CBO 'report' doesn't say what Cantor claims:
Rep. Eric Cantor says the nonpartisan budget office concluded the Democrats' spending proposals 'won't help the economy grow.' But it's not a report and that's not what it says.
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