The recent December unemployment report provides welcome news that more jobs were created last month at a time when so many are struggling. And while signifying a step in the right direction nationally, the simple fact remains that there are still too many in Central and Southside Virginia out of work, and there is still much that is yet to be done as we begin the second session of the 112th Congress.
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•The town of Altavista had received an anonymous donation of $125,000 to renovate the old Southern Railway station, located near the recently constructed Staunton River Memorial Library.
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•The cold weather caused problems for many over the Christmas holidays. Temperatures ranged from 32 degrees to one degree on Christmas Eve, and got down as low as four degrees on Christmas Day. Area plumbers and servicemen were kept busy with little time for Christmas celebrations.
As we enter into the first week of the new year, we can all benefit from taking time to think about what our hopes and goals are for the coming year.
As we approach the final days of 2011, I wanted to provide you with a recap of this year in Congress and some of my work to advance our common goals of creating jobs in the 5th District and removing the government as a barrier to job creation. Below, please find information on my continuing priorities and the work I have done to represent you in Congress:
•Layoffs and plant closings put a damper on demand, making this the slowest buying season in several years.
I attended the meeting on the socioeconomic impact of uranium mining and milling in the Chatham labor shed at the cultural center in Chatham Dec. 6. After that meeting, I heard and read many interpretations of this presentation. I believe that it is like when we interpret verses in the Bible. We all see things differently, depending where we are in our walk with the Lord.
•Altavista merchants would be paying less for fire insurance, as a result of improved fire safety ratings received by the town.
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
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The information I hear from constituents continues to be my best resource as I serve you in Washington. And as I speak with 5th District Virginians, it remains clear to me that their biggest concern is stifled job creation caused by federal government over-reach creating unnecessary burdens for individuals and small businesses.
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This past week, the House continued its focus on reining in overbearing government regulations in order to remove the federal government as an obstacle to job creation in Central and Southside Virginia by passing the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act. This legislation will put an end to the EPA's unnecessary dust regulations and will help provide the certainty our farmers and small businesses need to hire and expand. It passed the House with bipartisan support by a vote of 268-150 and will now be sent to the Senate to await further action. You may view my floor speech in support of this legislation at hurt.house.gov and read my remarks below:
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•It was predicted to be a "Toy-ful" Christmas for needy boys and girls in Altavista because of the support given to the Moose Operation Santa Claus campaign. Moose volunteers, in addition to the members of the civic affairs committee, were busy sorting, classifying and wrapping toys, which had been contributed.
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•Thanksgiving passed quietly with visiting and hunting being the main amusement. Folks also were taking advantage of the cold weather with quite a few hogs being butchered.
Over the past three years, we have seen the size and scope of the federal government grow to an unprecedented level, resulting in an influx of government regulations that are crippling our job creators and small businesses.
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Campbell County Social Services Department operated with a $133 million budget during the year ended June 30, 1991.
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As you may know, recently our nation's debt surpassed a staggering $15 trillion, amounting to a figure that nearly equals the size of the entire American economy, and leaves each American man, woman and child owing over $48,000 each to our creditors.
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The good news is that the Pittsylvania County school system has decided to give all full-time employees a one-time bonus of $800 and permanent part-time employees a one-time bonus of $400. They have not had a raise in several years. This will show that they are appreciated. The Board of Supervisors is also giving all full-time employees a $500 bonus and part-time employees a $250 bonus. This amounts to $161,000 to be paid from the surplus sale of property. I support this 100 percent; I feel that we need to take care of our employees if we want to keep them working for us. The Board of Supervisors also felt the same way by voting 7-0 for this bonus. Please keep in mind that elected officials will not be receiving any one-time bonus.
This past week, the House missed a historic opportunity to pass the Balanced Budget Amendment, a measure that would have helped get our nation's spending under control and helped preserve this country for our children and grandchildren. I delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of this measure. You can watch the video of my remarks by visiting hurt.house.gov.
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Plans were completed for the opening of the drive to secure funds for the erection of the Altavista Memorial Building, to be built "in honor and loving memory of these from the community who made the supreme sacrifice for the country during World Wars I and II." The building would provide recreation, education, civic and other worthwhile activities. All community citizens were urged to share in raising necessary funds.
This past week, as our nation came together on Veterans Day to honor those who have served our country, I traveled across the 5th District and met with and talked to many Central and Southside Virginia veterans.
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Open house was held in the new community center at Lynch Station, built through the efforts of 37 Lynch Station Ruritans.
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