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Economic R.E.V.I.V.A.L.

Tom’s top priority in Congress will be to bring new jobs and economic relief to families in Southside and Central Virginia. He believes that the key to our economic revival is workforce development, infrastructure, and support for small business. There are no shortcuts or quick fixes—only a major commitment to economic revival for our communities. Please click on each letter to learn more about Tom's seven-point plan:

Relief for small businesses

Skyrocketing healthcare and energy costs are squeezing small business owners and workers. Tom will support immediate tax breaks for small businesses and long-term solutions to reduce healthcare, energy, and commodity costs.

Energy solutions

Both parties in Washington have failed America on gas and electricity. Tom supports increased domestic oil production and closing the “Enron loophole” on oil speculators. He will demand a major investment in emerging technologies and an increase in efficiency standards to lower costs and boost job creation. Tom will work with farmers, business leaders, and investors to put Virginia at the forefront of the new energy economy.

Vocational training and strong schools

Workforce development is essential for recruiting new employers and providing workers with the skills to move from minimum wage to a living wage. Tom will increase support for vocational programs, training facilities, and our great community colleges. He will also support a national program to recruit and retain quality teachers for underserved rural and small-town K–12 school districts.

Infrastructure

Economic revival, as well as our security and quality of life, depend on a well-maintained infrastructure. A vibrant, connected Southside is essential to the economic health of all Virginia. Tom will invest in Southside’s transportation infrastructure, broadband, and historic downtowns to attract new employers and spur growth.

Virginia workers first

NAFTA has devastated workers in the 5th District. Tom will support trade policies that reflect America’s values, punish employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens, and end billions in tax breaks to companies that move good American jobs overseas.

Agriculture

Virginia farmers have always been the backbone of a healthy Virginia economy. Whether producing feedstocks for biofuels or bringing locally grown produce to market, Virginia’s farmers and farmland must be protected and supported. This includes assuring that small farmers and consumers are helped, not hurt, by subsidies and regulations.

Leadership

Washington is broken. We need leaders focused on serving the middle class instead of drug companies, oil companies, and big corporations. Tom will bring the same results-oriented leadership to the 5th District that Govs. Warner and Kaine have brought to Virginia.

R.E.V.I.V.A.L. Throughout the District

Tom will be visiting all 22 counties and municipalities across the district in July. Click here to see where he'll be this week!