Orange, VA – Today, Susan Allen brought the
Virginia Voices tour to Orange County, meeting with local small business and
community leaders for a roundtable hosted by the Orange County Chamber of
Commerce.
Small business leaders participated in a discussion about
how Washington’s policies are affecting them, including harmful regulations,
skyrocketing energy prices and the health care tax law that is reducing quality,
affordable care for many families. Susan Allen listened to their ideas
and solutions for promoting job creation and economic innovation and shared
George's positive pro-jobs record.
“George and I are encouraged by all the hard work and
perseverance we see across Virginia from families and small businesses that
refuse to lose faith in the American Dream despite this tough economy,” said
Susan Allen. “The spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation are
alive, waiting for leaders in Washington to set priorities and stop standing in
their way. George believes that job creation should be a priority in
Washington. If we elect him to represent us in the U.S. Senate, he will work
hard to reduce regulations on small businesses, reform the tax code, promote
positive and affordable health care reform and use our American energy
resources to make our electricity costs and gas prices more affordable. With
George’s positive solutions and his record of results, we’ll create a better
future with a healthy economy.”
Following the roundtable, Susan Allen participated in a Main
Street Tour of Orange, visiting small business leaders at Faye’s Office Supply,
Virginia National Bank, Orange Pharmacy and Melrose Antiques.
“In the past few years, Washington seems to be the biggest
challenge that small businesses like mine have to face,” said Deanne Marshall,
owner of Marshall Farms. “There are too many business owners who would like to
hire but are discouraged by the direction our country is heading. From a business
perspective, we’re discouraged from growing and hiring because high electricity
and fuel costs, and even higher health insurance premiums, are creating more
financial hurdles. I know more small businesses in Orange County can have the
opportunity to succeed with George Allen’s record for standing for smaller
government, fewer regulations and his positive reforms to make business easier,
electricity and gas cheaper and hiring possible once again.”
This evening, Susan Allen will join First Lady Maureen
McDonnell and Jean Ann Bolling for the October Harvest event in Midlothian.
Afterwards, she will join local residents for the Midlothian Food Festival at
Westchester Commons.
Virginia Voices highlights the stories, concerns and ideas
of Virginians whose voices are not being heard in Washington. VirginiaVoices.com
features TV ads, web videos and social media tools designed to share the real
issues facing Virginians. Visit www.VirginiaVoices.com
to learn more.
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