Israel O’Quinn says S.W. Virginia coal counties are nearing 20 percent unemployment
On unemployment rates: "We have counties in Southwest Virginia that are well into double digits and some that are pushing 20 percent."
On unemployment rates: "We have counties in Southwest Virginia that are well into double digits and some that are pushing 20 percent."
Since parole abolition, Virginia's "crime rate has fallen to third lowest in the country, our recidivism rate is down 20 percent and that’s the second…
"All (Maryland) crabs are born in Virginia."
"The United States ranks second worst in income inequality across developed countries," after taxes and transfers.
"Income disparities in the United States are the worst since the 1920s."
"In just 17 years, spending for Social Security, federal health care and interest on the debt will exceed ALL tax revenue!"
"The United States is one of only seven nations that allows elective abortions after 20 weeks post-fertilization."
State legislators "quietly shifted $2 billion from education to road building" in 2013.
Says the estate tax, "in many cases," forces family farmers and small businesses owners to sell their holdings.
"By age 65, the average woman will have lost $431,000 throughout her working career was a result of the pay gap."
Repealing Obamacare saves "our nation more than $2 trillion."
"Did you know that the U.S. is one of the very few nations in the world without an official language?"