Scott Rigell U.S. Congress

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Today, the Iraqi people braved threats of violence – including death – to exercise their right to vote.  Those Iraqis who voted have my respect.  Even more so, I respect and appreciate our men and women in uniform who made that election possible, and their families who sacrificed as their loved one served overseas.  So to all of you who serve or served in Iraq, and your families, today we extend a special expression of gratitude.

Privately-owned Ford Motor Company, which did not accept government aid or bankruptcy protection last year, surpassed its much larger government-owned rival, General Motors Company, in sales last month.  Previously, GM led Ford in sales for approximately the last 50 years.  Ford has increased its sales 43% over the past year and also its United States market share.

A case argued before the United States Supreme Court today may result in an expanded interpretation of the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.  If so, the city of Chicago’s handgun ban will likely be struck down as unconstitutional.

Recent reports indicate that our freshman Democratic inbumbent may be considering voting FOR the health care bill the Democratic Party is attempting to ram through Congress.  Although it may be described as “smaller” than previous health care legislation being pushed by Democrats, this bill would still allow for an unprecedented government takeover of our health care.  We need new leadership who will focus on job growth and fiscal accountability, not more new spending that we can’t afford.

What is happening now in Greece is appropriately described as a crisis.  Greece’s debt is now an incredible 113 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.  The dangers and risks of growing government on borrowed money are abundantly clear.  This article highlights the dangers of the “welfare state”.

We remember and pay tribute to another fallen hero from Hampton Roads, Lance Corporal Kielin T. Dunn, United States Marine Corps, of Chesapeake, VA.  Lance Corporal Dunn was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday.  Our thoughts, prayers, and sincere condolences are extended to the Dunn family.  The story of how he overcame significant challenges to become a Marine is available here.

Check out the latest campaign video update available on Scott’s Facebook page!  If you haven’t done so already, please join Scott’s Facebook page as a “fan” and see regular updates about the campaign.

President Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package into law one year ago today, yet many American families and businesses are actually worse off now than they were one year ago.  Our freshman Democratic incumbent voted for the stimulus package, but many families on the Eastern Shore and in Hampton Roads are wondering “where are the jobs?”  In addition, the federal deficit has reached a record-breaking high through January.  We need new leadership in Congress who will demand accountability and not engage in out-of-control spending.

Please sign the petition to get Scott’s name on the ballot!  To sign or circulate a petition, you must be a registered voter in the 2nd District (all of Virginia Beach and Accomack and Northampton Counties, and parts of Norfolk and Hampton).  Please visit us at 915 First Colonial Road, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 to sign a petition and/or pick up petitions to circulate.  We will also mail a petition to you if you call our campaign office at 757-802-9936.  For more information, please visit Scott’s Facebook page.