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Robert Hurt

Robert Hurt

Robert Hurt, Republican, represents Virginia's 5th District, which is composed of 19 counties and two independent municipalities and is Virginia's largest, in Congress. Hurt was first elected to the U.S. House in 2010. He serves on the Financial Services Committee and on its Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises and Housing and Insurance subcommittees. Hurt, a Pittsylvania County native, previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2007 and in the state senate from 2008 to 2010. Hurt graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden Sydney, in 1991 and earned a law degree from Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Miss., in 1995.

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Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on April 16, 2015 a statement.:
Says the estate tax, "in many cases," forces family farmers and small businesses owners to sell their holdings.
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By Warren Fiske • May 3, 2015
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on March 19, 2012 a statement.:
The CBO says the cost of health care reform will rise to $1.8 trillion, "increasing the price to far greater than the $900 billion" originally projected. 
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By Nancy Madsen • March 26, 2012
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on June 3, 2011 an e-mail newsletter.:
Non-defense discretionary spending has increased "by over 80 percent in the last two years."
False
By Jacob Geiger • June 10, 2011
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on March 25, 2011 a newsletter.:
A cap-and-trade bill would "destroy over 50,000 jobs in Virginia."
Mostly False
By Jacob Geiger • April 12, 2011
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on December 13, 2010 a news release.:
The Democrats' health care reform law is a "government takeover of health care."
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By Wes Hester • December 16, 2010
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on October 14, 2010 a statement on candidate's web site:
"Congressman Perriello voted in lock step with Nancy Pelosi 90 percent of the time."
Half-True
By Wes Hester • October 30, 2010
Robert Hurt
Robert Hurt
stated on September 27, 2010 a TV ad:
Says Tom Perriello voted "to give tax breaks to foreign companies creating jobs in China."
False
By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on June 1, 2011 an e-mail.:
"Rep. Robert Hurt voted again today to end Medicare and raise health care costs for Virginia seniors."
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By Jacob Geiger • June 9, 2011
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on January 31, 2011 a radio ad.:
Congressman Robert Hurt has a plan to cut education by 40 percent.
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By Jacob Geiger • February 4, 2011
Sierra Club
Sierra Club
stated on October 13, 2010 a TV ad:
Robert Hurt supported a bill that helped the uranium industry after taking contributions from the industry and because his father had a stake in it.
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By Michael Martz • November 1, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on October 12, 2010 a TV ad:
 "Senator Robert Hurt voted for a bill that’s raised your electric rates seven times."
False
By Wes Hester • October 30, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on October 6, 2010 a TV ad.:
"Mr. Hurt would re-open that darn (Medicare) doughnut hole."
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By Robert Farley • October 29, 2010
Tom Perriello
Tom Perriello
stated on August 18, 2010 a TV ad:
Says Robert Hurt "supports the tax loopholes that send American jobs overseas."
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By Michael Martz • October 25, 2010
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